Army - October 16, 2026

PM Hands Over Financial Aid to Families of Soldiers Killed in Hathazari Firing Range Blast

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday distributed financial grants to the relatives of two military personnel who tragically lost their lives due to a shell explosion during a tank live-fire

President Meets Chiefs of Three Armed Services

The chiefs of Bangladesh’s three armed services on Tuesday paid a courtesy call on President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at Bangabhaban, according to a press release issued by Bangabhaban. Chief of

Army Chief Returns after Inspecting UN Missions in South Sudan, Abyei

Bangladesh Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman returned to Dhaka on Friday following the completion of a five-day official tour evaluating United Nations peacekeeping operations in South Sudan (UNMISS) and

Army Chief Inaugurates Army International Islamic Institute in Dhaka

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman inaugurated the central campus of the Army International Islamic Institute (AIII) at the Jalsiri Housing Project in the capital on Monday, alongside laying the

Army Detains Brig Gen Miftah Uddin over Ekramul Haque Death

The Bangladesh Army has detained Brigadier General Miftah Uddin Ahmed in military custody following crimes against humanity charges linked to the 2018 death of Ekramul Haque, a former municipal ward

Charges Filed against Hasina, Ex-Army Chief over 2013 Shapla Chattar Crackdown

The prosecution on Monday formally pressed charges against 41 individuals, including deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and retired army chief General Aziz Ahmed, in connection with the May 5, 2013

PM Stresses Merit and Discipline over Political Bias in Army Promotions

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman emphasized the necessity of prioritizing merit and professional excellence over personal bias or political influence during military promotions, underscoring that such standards are essential for establishing

Army Chief Returns Home After Turkey Visit

Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman has returned home after completing a five-day official visit to Turkey. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported that he arrived back in the country on

PM Makes Historic First-Ever Visit to Army Summer Training Exercise

Marking an unprecedented moment in national history, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman made a surprise visit to the Bangladesh Army's summer training exercise in Singair upazila on Tuesday, becoming the first

Japan Pledges Potential Support for Bangladesh Armed Forces Modernization

Bangladesh and Japan held high-level discussions on Monday to explore the expansion of bilateral defense and military cooperation, as Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Saida Shinichi led a three-member delegation to

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