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security adviser praises Bangladesh armed forces
The prime minister’s security affairs adviser has praised the Bangladesh armed forces for the work they do and the way they manage resources.
Tarique Ahmed Siddique, a retired major general, also described as “perceived deprivation” the general impression that military gets much more than the civil bureaucrats.
"The armed forces have earned the confidence of the people," Siddique told a seminar on 'civil-military relations in democracy' at the Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) on Wednesday.
The government’s think-tank, BIISS, organised the seminar as it believes “Bangladesh can be a model for balanced civil-military relations in nation building."
Bangladesh experienced military rule between 1975, when the country’s founding father Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was killed in a coup, and 1991, when military dictator General HM Ershad was brought down from power by a people's movement.
The adviser to the prime minister, however, believed that military-led regime “would not have existed without encouragement and support from bureaucrats, politicians, businessmen and even some diplomats.”
He also linked the long period of authoritarian rule with the current rise of terrorist threats .
"National interest has and had varied at different times (during such rules) causing severe negative impact of national security.
“That’s why today we witness the emergence of terrorism and extremism in the country.”
Chiefs of the army, navy and air force, director general of the Rapid Action Battalion, diplomats, academicians, and journalists were present at the inauguration of the seminar.
Military ‘earned people’s confidence’
Siddique, who has been serving as an adviser to the PM since 2OO9, said the level of “trust and coordination” between civil and military organisaitons varies from country to country.
“In a developed country, the role of military is different. But in developing countries military may be engaged more in various national activities like development."
“Bangladesh is not exception and that’s why military is engaged in so many activities,” he said and they were “doing an excellent job and they had earned the confidence of the people.”
“Armed forces in Bangladesh had proved themselves,” he said.
‘Military gets nothing extra’
Military budget is the least discussed issue in the Bangladesh parliament. The budget is also sometimes higher than the spending on health and education.
Siddiqui, however, said military was not getting anything “extra” compared to civilian officials.
“They (armed forces) are managing their resources in their own way. We have better accommodation, and housing society. Nothing extra is given by the government. Whatever resources (are) given, we manage within that.”
“Many think our army gets many things free, which is not the case. May be they spend less than what the civil bureaucrat spent. Whatever resources we get, we manage within it,” he said.
‘You are paid to protect society’
The adviser, however, reminded the armed forces that they have to act in coordination with the civil authorities.
He said military should be “strong enough to protect the society and meet any external threat.”
“We have to think of the threats we are fighting. Are we protecting the geographical border or the people in it, is what we have to keep in mind.”
“It is of utmost importance for a healthy democratic environment to continue a meaningful relationship between civil authority and military organisation. We should be focus on faith, transparency, mutual understanding and respect.”
He, however, said national security was not only a concern for those in uniform, but one equally important for civilians and the military.
ISPR not adequate
He also mentioned the structural difference and said military rules, regulations and culture are “conservative and traditional” in nature and “we always stick to it.”
“On the other hand civil machinery is rather more flexible and adaptable to change."
He pointed out that the conflict between media and the armed forces stemmed from the conflicting nature of their jobs.
Armed forces maintain confidentiality while media want to explore and make things public. This is the conflict, he said.
But he suggested that “informed citizen is the best friend of military.”
He said that the media see military as a ‘coercive force’ sometimes in Bangladesh. "That is only because they are not informed. Misinformation gives rise to problem.”
He, however, acknowledged that the existing ISPR, the military’s public relations wing, was not adequate, which he described as ‘unfortunate’.
http://m.bdnews24.com/en/detail/bangladesh/1185637
The prime minister’s security affairs adviser has praised the Bangladesh armed forces for the work they do and the way they manage resources.
Tarique Ahmed Siddique, a retired major general, also described as “perceived deprivation” the general impression that military gets much more than the civil bureaucrats.
"The armed forces have earned the confidence of the people," Siddique told a seminar on 'civil-military relations in democracy' at the Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) on Wednesday.
The government’s think-tank, BIISS, organised the seminar as it believes “Bangladesh can be a model for balanced civil-military relations in nation building."
Bangladesh experienced military rule between 1975, when the country’s founding father Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was killed in a coup, and 1991, when military dictator General HM Ershad was brought down from power by a people's movement.
The adviser to the prime minister, however, believed that military-led regime “would not have existed without encouragement and support from bureaucrats, politicians, businessmen and even some diplomats.”
He also linked the long period of authoritarian rule with the current rise of terrorist threats .
"National interest has and had varied at different times (during such rules) causing severe negative impact of national security.
“That’s why today we witness the emergence of terrorism and extremism in the country.”
Chiefs of the army, navy and air force, director general of the Rapid Action Battalion, diplomats, academicians, and journalists were present at the inauguration of the seminar.
Military ‘earned people’s confidence’
Siddique, who has been serving as an adviser to the PM since 2OO9, said the level of “trust and coordination” between civil and military organisaitons varies from country to country.
“In a developed country, the role of military is different. But in developing countries military may be engaged more in various national activities like development."
“Bangladesh is not exception and that’s why military is engaged in so many activities,” he said and they were “doing an excellent job and they had earned the confidence of the people.”
“Armed forces in Bangladesh had proved themselves,” he said.
‘Military gets nothing extra’
Military budget is the least discussed issue in the Bangladesh parliament. The budget is also sometimes higher than the spending on health and education.
Siddiqui, however, said military was not getting anything “extra” compared to civilian officials.
“They (armed forces) are managing their resources in their own way. We have better accommodation, and housing society. Nothing extra is given by the government. Whatever resources (are) given, we manage within that.”
“Many think our army gets many things free, which is not the case. May be they spend less than what the civil bureaucrat spent. Whatever resources we get, we manage within it,” he said.
‘You are paid to protect society’
The adviser, however, reminded the armed forces that they have to act in coordination with the civil authorities.
He said military should be “strong enough to protect the society and meet any external threat.”
“We have to think of the threats we are fighting. Are we protecting the geographical border or the people in it, is what we have to keep in mind.”
“It is of utmost importance for a healthy democratic environment to continue a meaningful relationship between civil authority and military organisation. We should be focus on faith, transparency, mutual understanding and respect.”
He, however, said national security was not only a concern for those in uniform, but one equally important for civilians and the military.
ISPR not adequate
He also mentioned the structural difference and said military rules, regulations and culture are “conservative and traditional” in nature and “we always stick to it.”
“On the other hand civil machinery is rather more flexible and adaptable to change."
He pointed out that the conflict between media and the armed forces stemmed from the conflicting nature of their jobs.
Armed forces maintain confidentiality while media want to explore and make things public. This is the conflict, he said.
But he suggested that “informed citizen is the best friend of military.”
He said that the media see military as a ‘coercive force’ sometimes in Bangladesh. "That is only because they are not informed. Misinformation gives rise to problem.”
He, however, acknowledged that the existing ISPR, the military’s public relations wing, was not adequate, which he described as ‘unfortunate’.
http://m.bdnews24.com/en/detail/bangladesh/1185637
By reading defense related news from various sources I reckon that Bangladesh Army is in control of short range air defense system (SHORD) in BD. Read some excerpts from a foreign news on Goal 2030.
"An independent air defense brigade has been formed at Dhaka Cantonment. Two regiments of FM 90 surface to air missile will be added by 2016 to enhance air defense capabilities of army."
"An independent air defense brigade has been formed at Dhaka Cantonment. Two regiments of FM 90 surface to air missile will be added by 2016 to enhance air defense capabilities of army."
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More like they are the same just specialized in certain categories.
No,SWADS are better trained,better equipped...
Look at the equipment of SWADs...
Now compare it with the Para-Commando battalion soldiers.
Currently,the most advanced and well equipped part of our army are the East Bengal Regiment and some parts of the 46th infantry division ( full are under upgradation )
But when you talk about skills and training,the Para-Commando battalions are the best in our army,but our navy SWADs SEAL/UDT are the best in whole of South Asia and one of the best in the world...
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Dude... swads and paracommando battalion are basically the same unit. Swads members are transferred to the navy from paracommando battalion and seals training includes... blowing up underwater structures. That's the only speciality and difference between the two.
Look at these dorks.... oversized eye gear and basically everything.... the first parade was basically a mess... a soldier even dropped his gun.... lmao. Swads haven't yet have any thing to back up the claim of being one of the best... like SAS or US navy seals.... but you can certainly say their training and skills are up with those forces.
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If they join isis and who will be responsible? Bd army?
- Bangladesh Air Force: 2 Batteries of HQ-7B in service.
- Bangladesh Navy: FM-90N in service.
- Bangladesh Army: 2 Regiments of HQ-7B in service.
Para-commandos are more like special warfare force for the army and support them in conventional and non-conventional warfare,but not take part actively in frontline intense combat as they are low in numbers and very valuable assets for ops...while the navy SWADS are SEALs which means Sea,Air And Land and you can tell by their name that they are suitable for any combat situation,and can be deployed in any situation.Their equipment and training are 10 times more better than army Para-Commandos and a thousand of SWADS soldiers can take down all 3 battalions of Para-Commandos ( average battalion consists of 2000 troops ) and they are the one and only force in our country capable of deep penetration ops and,along with the ODD71,are the only force in our country that are capable of underwater demolishing.And their training and skills can be matched by only few special forces..
Not their fault,they were just a bunch of rickshawalas who were forced to do the parade...
Thats because SWADs were formed 7 years ago ( 2009 ) and they are yet to be proven in combat...
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