Army to Comply with ICT Warrants Against Officers
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Army has confirmed that it will not obstruct the International Crimes Tribunal’s (ICT) directive to arrest 23 serving and retired officers accused of involvement in enforced disappearances, secret detentions and torture during Sheikh Hasina’s long rule. The decision follows an intense internal discussion among senior commanders on April Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army Standardises on Chinese HJ‑12 as Its Next‑Generation Anti‑Tank Missile
Reading Time: 6 minutesThe Bangladesh Army has officially adopted the HJ-12 (Red Arrow-12) as its standard man‑portable anti‑tank guided missile (ATGM), marking a significant upgrade in its infantry anti‑armour capability. The HJ‑12, a third‑generation, fire‑and‑forget system, provides longer‑range and top‑attack capability. This acquisition represents one of the largest third‑generation ATGM procurements in South Continue Reading
HJ‑12 Anti-Tank Guided Missile System
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe HJ‑12 (Red Arrow‑12) is a third-generation, man-portable anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) developed by NORINCO, China. It is a fire-and-forget system designed to engage and defeat modern main battle tanks (MBTs), light armoured vehicles, bunkers, fortifications, and low-flying rotary-wing aircraft. The HJ‑12 represents a significant evolution in infantry anti-armour capability, Continue Reading
Arrest Warrants Issued for 23 Bangladesh Army Personnel: Twelve Key Army Offices Formally Notified
Reading Time: 2 minutesTwelve senior offices of the Bangladesh Army have been formally notified regarding arrest warrants issued against twenty-three serving and retired army personnel, following recent indictments by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT). The move marks a significant escalation in Bangladesh’s ongoing efforts to uphold accountability within the military ranks concerning alleged Continue Reading
Upholding Honour Through Accountability: The Bangladesh Army’s Moment of Truth
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Bangladesh Army has long stood as the backbone of the nation — a disciplined, professional, and proud institution that has defended the country’s sovereignty, supported its people in times of crisis, and contributed to global peace. From the days of the Liberation War in 1971 to the present, the Continue Reading