RAB to be Rebranded as Special Intervention Force (SIF)
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe interim government has decided to rename the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) as the Special Intervention Force (SIF), marking a significant step in a broader reform programme aimed at improving transparency, accountability and human rights compliance within the elite law-enforcement agency. The announcement was made on Tuesday by Home Affairs Continue Reading
Government Raising Armed Police Mountain Battalions in Three Hill Districts
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Government of Bangladesh has proposed the establishment of Armed Police Mountain Battalions in the three hill districts of Bandarban, Rangamati and Khagrachhari, in a move aimed at strengthening law and order and enhancing security in the Chattogram Hill Tracts. The proposal, initiated by the Public Security Division of the Continue Reading
East Bengal Regiment
Reading Time: 2 minutesMotto: Grace, Strength, SpeedRegimental Centre: Chattogram CantonmentFormation: 15 February 1948Role: Line InfantryParent Formation: Bangladesh ArmyType: Infantry RegimentNickname: The TigersRegimental Colour: Red and Green Overview The East Bengal Regiment is the oldest and largest infantry regiment of the Bangladesh Army. It was established in 1948, shortly after the partition of British Continue Reading
Bangladesh Infantry Regiment
Reading Time: 2 minutesMotto: Powerful, Fast, SuperiorRegimental Centre: Rajshahi CantonmentFormation: 21 April 2001Role: Line InfantryParent Formation: Bangladesh ArmyType: Infantry RegimentNickname: Regiment of the MillenniumRegimental Colour: Green (BCC-27) Overview The Bangladesh Infantry Regiment (BIR) was established on 21 April 2001 as the second infantry regiment of the Bangladesh Army, following the much older East Continue Reading
Para Commando: Bangladesh Army’s Airborne Special Forces
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe term Para Commando refers to the elite airborne commando soldiers of the Bangladesh Army who undergo a grueling seven-month Airborne Commando Course to earn the prestigious Para Commando Brevet. These soldiers form Bangladesh’s foremost special operations force, trained and organised to execute deep-penetration raids, counter-insurgency, counter-terrorism, hostage rescue, and Continue Reading