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Army chief vows to develop army into a well-trained modern force

Chief of Army Staff General Wakar-Uz-Zaman has vowed to develop the Bangladesh Army into a well-trained, well-disciplined and modern force as he addressed the ‘President Parade’ at the Bhataiary BMA Parade Ground in Chattogram today, Tuesday.

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Army chief vows to develop army into a well-trained modern force
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Published: 03 Dec 2024, 21: 58

Army Chief General Waker-Uz-ZamanFile photo

Chief of Army Staff General Wakar-Uz-Zaman has vowed to develop the Bangladesh Army into a well-trained, well-disciplined and modern force as he addressed the ‘President Parade’ at the Bhataiary BMA Parade Ground in Chattogram today, Tuesday.

The Army chief also asked the newly commissioned officers to be entrusted with the sacred responsibility of protecting the country's hard-earned independence and sovereignty by taking the oath.

The ‘President Parade’ was held on the occasion of commissioning the officer cadets of the 87th BMA Long Course and 59th Special Course of Bangladesh Military Academy (BMA) in Chattogram amid a colourful ceremony.

Speaking on the occasion as the chief guest, the army chief thanked the Commandant of the Academy, all officers concerned , JCOs, NCOs, soldiers and civilian officials for making the programme a success, said a release of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Tuesday evening.

The Chief of Army Staff inspected the parade and took salute in the “President Parade” event as the chief guest. He also distributed awards among meritorious cadets.

After three years of rigorous military training, a total of 213 officer cadets of 87th BMA Long Course and 14 officer cadets of 59th BMA Special Course and four trainee officers received commission in the Bangladesh Army through this wonderful parade.

There are 207 male and 24 female commissioned officers in the Bangladesh Army, the ISPR release mentioned.

Battalion Senior under Officer Abdullah Al Arafat of 87th BMA obtained the prestigious ‘Sword of Honour’ as the best cadet in the Long Course and the ‘Chief of the Army Gold Medal’ for his outstanding performance in the military affairs.

After the formal oath taken by the graduating cadets to protect the independence and sovereignty of the country, their parents and visiting guests also adorned the new officers with the rank-badges.

Earlier on his arrival at the BMA parade ground, the army chief was received by General Officer Commanding, Army Training and Doctrine Command, General Officer Commanding, 24 Infantry Division and Area Commander Chattogram Area and BMA Commandant.

Commandant of friendly country Sri Lankan Military Academy, local and foreign high military and civil officials, parents and guardians of newly commissioned officers and media personalities witnessed the colorful ‘President Parade’.​

 

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CA press wing debunks India Today report

A recent report headlined “After drones at Indian border, why Bangladesh wants to acquire Turkish tanks?” carried by Indian news outlet ‘India Today’ is a fake one, chief adviser’s press wing claimed today, Monday. “A defence ministry spokesperson confirmed that Bangladesh has made no decision...

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CA press wing debunks India Today report
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Published: 13 Jan 2025, 19: 16

A recent report headlined “After drones at Indian border, why Bangladesh wants to acquire Turkish tanks?” carried by Indian news outlet ‘India Today’ is a fake one, chief adviser’s press wing claimed today, Monday.

“A defence ministry spokesperson confirmed that Bangladesh has made no decision to acquire Turkish tanks,” the CA press wing said in a statement posted on its verified Facebook page – CA Press Wing Facts.

"While such news is totally baseless and unwarranted, our country reserves the right to possess capabilities to defend itself,” said the spokesperson.

On 10 January, India Today carried the report saying after deploying Turkish surveillance-cum-combat drones, Bayraktar, close to India's border, Bangladesh has reportedly decided to acquire 26 Turkish Tulpar light tanks.​

 

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Lt Tanjim murder case: Charge sheet submitted accusing 18

Court accepts charge sheet, issues arrest warrants against the accused who are absconding

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Lt Tanjim murder case: Charge sheet submitted accusing 18

Tanjim Sarwar Nirjon

Police have submitted a charge sheet accusing 18 people in connection with the murder of army officer Lieutenant Tanjim Sarwar Nirjon in Chakaria's Dulahazara nearly four months after the incident.

Investigating officer Arup Kumar of Chakaria Police Station submitted the charge sheet this afternoon to the Senior Judicial Court Judge Anowarul Kabir in Chakaria, said plaintiff's lawyer Ahsan Sezan.

He said the court accepted the charge sheet after a review and issued arrest warrants against the accused who are absconding.

So far, 12 people have been arrested in connection with the case filed by the army with Chakaria Police Station following the incident on September 23.

According to an ISPR press release, the incident took place around 4:00am on September 23, when an army team responded to intelligence reports of a robbery in Purba Maizpara village of Dulahazara union. As the robbers tried to flee, Tanjim chased them. The robbers then attacked him, stabbing him in the neck and causing fatal injuries.

Tanjim was taken to Malumghat Memorial Hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead.​

 

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বগুড়া সেনানিবাসে ৪৪ তম বার্ষিক অধিনায়ক সম্মেলনে সেনাপ্রধান

 

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Army working for stability and safety

The army says it has not faced any significant challenges in maintaining law and order over the past six months, and it has been working in close coordination with the law enforcement agencies to ensure stability.

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Army working for stability and safety
Says its HQ

The army says it has not faced any significant challenges in maintaining law and order over the past six months, and it has been working in close coordination with the law enforcement agencies to ensure stability.

Col Shafiqul Islam, colonel staff of the Directorate of Military Operations at the Army Headquarters, made the remarks while providing updates on the efforts to ensure law and order at a press conference at the Officers' Mess in Dhaka Cantonment yesterday.

The briefing focused on 50 days' activities of the army from December 28 to February 16.

"In the current situation of the country, the army is working tirelessly to protect the nation's sovereignty, ensure the people's safety, and their properties, safeguard important state assets and installations, and maintain overall stability," Col Shafiqul said.

Pointing to an improvement in law and order, he said that incidents of mob justice, extortion, mugging, theft, and murder have significantly reduced.

Comparing the average data from the last two months with the previous two months, the army official said cases of extortion decreased from 250 to 110, that of theft from 850 to 600, and incidents of murder from 350 to 120. However, he did not provide any data on mob justice.

"Our operations are ongoing. We have identified certain hotspots and are keeping the areas under surveillance 24/7. The situation will further improve in the near future."

In joint drives over the last 50 days, 334 drug dealers or those involved in drug-related activities have been arrested, and a significant number of illegal drugs, including yaba pills and Phensedyl, have been seized, the army official said.

Overall, 2,142 individuals involved in various criminal activities have been arrested across the country during this period, Col Shafiqul said.

He added that 172 illegal weapons and 527 bullets were recovered during the period.

The army played an active role in controlling 88 incidents of unrest, including 30 road blockades, in various industrial zones like Gazipur, Ashulia, and Savar.

Col Shafiqul said that as a result, 2,097 garment factories in the country, except a few such as Beximco Group, Southern Designers Ltd, Shadhin Garments (Pvt) Ltd, and Self Innovative Fashion Ltd, are in operation.

Besides industrial areas, army personnel brought under control 42 different types of chaotic situations, of which, 14 were related to educational institutions, three to government agencies or offices, nine to political conflicts and 16 to other types of incidents.

In addition to maintaining law and order, the army has also arranged treatment for 3,859 individuals injured during movement by Students Against Discrimination. Of them, 41 are undergoing treatment in different CMHs.

When asked about the involvement of current and former army personnel in two robberies in Mohammadpur and Banani, Col Shafiqul described them as isolated and regrettable incidents. He assured that high-level investigation committees have been formed, and that active members of the army would be tried under military law, while former members would be tried under civilian law.

Asked about derogatory and negative comments about the army on social media by a few vloggers living abroad, Col Shafiqul said, "Everyone has the right to express their opinions on social media. We are not obstructing anyone from doing so. However, we leave it to you [people] to judge the opinions based on who is expressing it, why, and how much objectively they are expressing it."

Regarding the abduction of rubber plantation workers in Bandarban, Col Shafiqul said that 20 workers have been abducted by a criminal group that is demanding ransom. Efforts are going on to rescue them.

Col Shafiqul further said, "We have managed to curb the influence of Kuki-Chin and have destroyed several of their camps, including two on Sunday."

He mentioned that 11 Bawm families, who had fled due to Kuki-Chin atrocities, have returned to their areas with the army's assistance.

About the syndicates' activities ahead of Ramadan, Col Shafiqul said there is a ministry that is responsible for controlling markets, and the army will cooperate with the government if it seeks assistance.​

 

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Army chief promises full cooperation to ensure justice

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman has promised full cooperation to ensure swift justice for the murder of Major (retd) Sinha Mohammad Rashed Khan.

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Army chief promises full cooperation to ensure justice

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman has promised full cooperation to ensure swift justice for the murder of Major (retd) Sinha Mohammad Rashed Khan.

Speaking as the chief guest at the inauguration of the Sinha Memorial Plaque in Baharchhara, Teknaf, the army chief extended his deepest condolences to the bereaved family.

A monument was constructed under the supervision of the Border Guard Bangladesh, said a press release from the Inter Services Public Relation Directorate.

Sinha was shot dead at a police checkpoint in Baharchhara on July 31, 2020. The unarmed ex-army officer, who had served in the Special Security Force and as a UN peacekeeper in Ivory Coast, was killed in what was later determined to be an unlawful act by law enforcement personnel.

Born on July 26, 1984, in Chandpur's Faridganj, Major Sinha was the son of a freedom fighter. He joined the Bangladesh Army through the 51st BMA Long Course in 2003 and was commissioned on December 22, 2004. Known for his skill and dedication, he had a distinguished military career before taking early retirement.

Yesterday's event was attended by Major General Mohammad Asadullah Minhajul Alam, GOC of the 10th Infantry Division and Area Commander of Cox's Bazar; Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui, director general of BGB; Sinha's mother and sister; and senior officials from the army, BGB, police, and Rab.

The killing of Sinha sparked nationwide outrage.​

 

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Army man killed in Dhaka road accident

The incident occurred around 3:00pm on the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in front of the Armed Police Battalion headquarters

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Army man killed in Dhaka road accident

An army personnel was killed in a road accident in Dhaka's Uttara area last evening.

The deceased is Md Nur Alam, a soldier in Dhaka's Army Aviation.

The incident occurred around 3:00pm on the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in front of the Armed Police Battalion headquarters, according to police.

Sheik Rakibul Islam, inspector (investigation) of the Airport Police Station, quoting witnesses said Nur Alam was trying to cross the road when an unidentified vehicle hit him and he fell on the road. At that time, another vehicle ran over him.

He died on the spot.

His body was recovered and taken to Kurmitola General Hospital, after which army personnel transferred it to the Combined Military Hospital (CMH).

The vehicles involved in the accident have not yet been identified.

No arrests have been made so far.​

 

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সেন্ট্রাল আফ্রিকান রিপাবলিক রাষ্ট্রপতি পদকে ভূষিত হলেন সেনাপ্রধান

সেন্ট্রাল আফ্রিকান রিপাবলিক সফর শেষে দেশে ফিরেছেন সেনাবাহিনী প্রধান জেনারেল ওয়াকার-উজ-জামান। সফরে সেন্ট্রাল আফ্রিকান রিপাবলিক এর জনগণের সার্বিক উন্নয়নের জন্য বিশেষ করে চিকিৎসা ক্ষেত্রে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ অবদানের স্বীকৃতি স্বরুপ দেশটির প্রেসিডেন্ট সেনাবাহিনী প্রধানকে সম্মানসূচক রাষ্ট্রপতি পদকে ভূষিত করেন।

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সেন্ট্রাল আফ্রিকান রিপাবলিক রাষ্ট্রপতি পদকে ভূষিত হলেন সেনাপ্রধান
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Mar 07, 2025 00:16
Updated :
Mar 07, 2025 00:16

সেন্ট্রাল আফ্রিকান রিপাবলিক সফর শেষে দেশে ফিরেছেন সেনাবাহিনী প্রধান জেনারেল ওয়াকার-উজ-জামান। সফরে সেন্ট্রাল আফ্রিকান রিপাবলিক এর জনগণের সার্বিক উন্নয়নের জন্য বিশেষ করে চিকিৎসা ক্ষেত্রে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ অবদানের স্বীকৃতি স্বরুপ দেশটির প্রেসিডেন্ট সেনাবাহিনী প্রধানকে সম্মানসূচক রাষ্ট্রপতি পদকে ভূষিত করেন।

বৃহস্পতিবার (৬ মার্চ) এক সংবাদ বিজ্ঞপ্তিতে এ তথ্য জানিয়েছে আন্তঃবাহিনী জনসংযোগ পরিদফতর (আইএসপিআর)।

বিজ্ঞপ্তিতে বলা হয়, সফরকালে সেন্ট্রাল আফ্রিকান রিপাবলিক এ জাতিসংঘ শান্তিরক্ষা মিশনে নিয়োজিত বাংলাদেশি কন্টিনজেন্টগুলো ও বাংলাদেশি শান্তিরক্ষীদের বিভিন্ন কার্যক্রম সম্পর্কে সেনাবাহিনী প্রধানকে অবহিত করা হয়। এ সময় তিনি তার মূল্যবান দিকনির্দেশনা দেন।

উল্লেখ্য, সেনাবাহিনী প্রধান গত ৩ মার্চ সেন্ট্রাল আফ্রিকান রিপাবলিক সফরে গমন করেছিলেন।​