25 Former, Serving Military Officers Charged at ICT in Landmark Cases
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn a historic and unprecedented development, the International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) has formally charged 25 serving and former military officers, along with ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, several ex-ministers, and senior intelligence and police officials, in three separate cases involving enforced disappearances, secret detention, torture, and killings during her 15-year Continue Reading
BGB to Raise Two New Battalions in Khagrachori to Strengthen Border Security
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn a major move to bolster security along the India-adjacent borders, the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has announced plans to raise two new battalions in Khagrachori district, part of the strategically vital Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT). The proposal, designed to strengthen surveillance, operational reach, and overall border management, is currently Continue Reading
Border Guard Bangladesh ORBAT
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) is a paramilitary force structured along the lines of a conventional army, with a well-defined chain of command and distinct operational zones. Operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs, the BGB is primarily responsible for protecting Bangladesh’s international borders, preventing smuggling and illegal crossings, and Continue Reading
BGB Commander Warns BSF: ‘No More Push-Ins Will Be Tolerated’
Reading Time: 3 minutesChhota Foringa BOP inaugurated to bolster security along the Bangladesh-India border The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has issued a strong warning to India’s Border Security Force (BSF), declaring that any further “push-ins” of Indian citizens across the international boundary will not be tolerated. The statement was made by Brigadier General Continue Reading
At the Edge of the Naf: How Bangladesh Must Prepare for the Arakan Army Threat
Reading Time: 5 minutesRising kidnappings, cross‑border threats, and criminal networks linked to the Arakan Army have made Bangladesh’s south-eastern frontier a flashpoint. Dhaka must act now — first with intelligence‑led, non‑lethal deterrence, and second with a clear military escalation doctrine should things go south. Containing the Arakan Army without Crossing the Line The Continue Reading