Bangladesh Army Launches Independent School of Army Air Defence
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn a landmark development for Bangladesh’s growing military modernisation drive, the School of Army Air Defence (SAAD) has officially commenced its independent operations at Halishahar, Chattogram. The inauguration took place on 4 November 2025 under the command of the Commandant, Artillery Centre and School (AC&S), marking a pivotal milestone in Continue Reading
Bangladesh to Form Three New BGB Battalions to Strengthen Border Security with India
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh has taken a significant step towards enhancing its frontier defences by approving the formation of three new Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) battalions in Bhurungamari, Thanchi, and Meherpur — three strategic points along the long and often sensitive border with India. With the addition of these battalions, the government has Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army Welcomes New Recruits through Grand Passing-Out Parades across Multiple Corps
Reading Time: 3 minutesUnits and Corps that held Passing-Out Parades: The Bangladesh Army has held a series of grand and colourful passing-out parades for Recruit Batch-2025 across several of its major regimental and corps training centres, marking the formal induction of hundreds of new soldiers into the nation’s armed forces. On 14 October Continue Reading
Bangladesh to Reform DGFI, Strengthen Focus on External Threats
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Government of Bangladesh has confirmed plans to reform the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI), placing greater emphasis on external threats and transborder security issues, particularly along the borders with India and Myanmar. According to senior government officials, the restructuring will not involve dismantling the DGFI. Instead, it aims Continue Reading
Bangladesh Air Force ORBAT
Reading Time: 2 minutesHeadquarters & Command BAF Base Paharkanchanpur Coordinates: 24°15’19″N, 090°09’14″EElevation: 75 ftType: HeliportPermanent Units: NoneRemarks: No permanently based aircraft. Bogra (VGBG) Coordinates: 24°51’60″N, 089°18’59″EElevation: 68 ftRunway: 12/30 Unit(s): Chittagong / M.A. Hannan Intl (VGEG) — BAF Base Zahurul Haque Coordinates: 22°14’59″N, 091°48’48″EElevation: 12 ftRunway: 05/23 Squadrons: Squadron Aircraft Squadron Name Notes Continue Reading