Bangladesh Eyes Major RAB Overhaul as ‘Special Intervention Force’ Rebrand Emerges
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh is preparing what could become the most significant overhaul of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) since the force was established in 2004, with authorities considering renaming the organisation as the “Special Intervention Force” (SIF) under a broader reform and modernisation initiative that also includes doubling its existing size to Continue Reading
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