Bangladesh Military Thread

[khabib]

Providing BDR with vehicles will be a good move.They will be able to patrol the border more efficiently.
I was wondering will BGB be equipped with better equipment or not,that would be a morale booster for the honest BDR soldiers.

And its good to hear there will be increased BDR presence in CHT.But there should always be army presence,otherwise the Shanti Bahini insurgents may try to regroup again.

Any news of how the present COAS performing in running the military ? also how much influence Tariq has on the promotion now a days ?

 

[leonblack08]

PM wants fighter base at Cox's Bazar: report


Sun, Sep 6th, 2009 9:44 pm BdST

Kamran Reza Chowdhury
bdnews24.com Senior Correspondent

Dhaka, Sept 6 (bdnews24.com)—The prime minister has given directives to turn Cox's Bazar airport into an advanced airbase for speedy dispatch of fighter planes, according to a paper presented by defence ministry officials to a parliamentary body on Sunday.

The report presented to the standing committee on defence said the ministry has also proposed allocating 25 percent of the annual defence budget to the air force until 2014 for its modernisation.

It further said that the government was moving to set up a radar station in Cox's Bazar, followed by one in Barisal, to bring the country under radar coverage. The paper said the defence ministry had finalised the specifications for procuring a radar system for Cox's Bazar.

None of the standing committee members spoke to the press after the meeting.

"We have not discussed anything newsworthy today," defence committee chairman Idris Ali told reporters at the parliament building.

The paper tabled at the meeting by defence ministry officials said, "As per the directives of the Prime Minister, preparation for turning the Cox's Bazar air port into an advanced air base is on.

"The ministry is coordinating with the civil aviation authorities of Bangladesh to stretch the existing runway and build [other facilities]."

Ministry officials said in their report that the deputy commissioner of Cox's Bazar had already taken measures to acquire land for the purpose.

The report also said the ministry had drafted short-term, mid-term and long-term plans to modernise the air force.

"As per the short-term plan, 25 percent of the annual military budget can be given to the air force until 2014.

"Or a special budget allocation can be made to install vital instruments for modernisation of the air force," it said.

"Short-range and mid-range surface-to-air-missile (SAM) system can be procured to secure the air force's installations as mid-term measures (from 2014 to 2021)," said the report.

It also said the existing A-5, FT-6 and F-7 fighter planes could be replaced in phases in the long-term.

"After 2021, measures can be taken to purchase new planes for the air force's three squadrons," said the defence ministry paper.

PM wants fighter base at Cox's Bazar: report :: Bangladesh :: bdnews24.com ::

 

[HK-47]

Any news of how the present COAS performing in running the military ?

What does the Chief of Staff got to do with running the entire armed forces???

Can anybody tell me how are the brigades and divisions organised in the army?Asked this question before,though not sure whether it was answered.

Providing BDR with vehicles will be a good move.They will be able to patrol the border more efficiently.

I suggest horses.That's even more maneuverable.

 

[leonblack08]

Bangladesh PM offers more troops to UN for peacekeeping​

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina committed additional troops to the UN peacekeeping missions as President Barack Obama said Bangladesh blue helmets not only enhanced the prestige of their country but also the honour of the United Nations.

“We’re a peace-loving nation and we’re committed to global peace…We’re helping the UN in doing the peacekeeping job from our own responsibility,” Hasina said during a summit meeting on UN peacekeeping hosted by the US President on Wednesday afternoon.

On the outcome of the meeting, Bangladesh Permanent Representative to the UN Dr A.K. Abdul Momen told UNB that the Prime Minister said Bangladesh is committed to sending more troops to the UN peacekeeping mission.

“We’re committed to contributing additional forces,” she said in making the offer in the summit-level planning of the latest course of peacekeeping in troubled corners of the world at a time when the UN General Assembly is debating the future roles of the global forum in the changing contexts.

Praising the Bangladesh peacekeepers, the new US President, Obama, said Bangladesh not only enhanced her own prestige but also the prestige of the United Nations through the policing of peace.

Heads of state and government from nine top peacekeeper-contributing countries, including Bangladesh, Pakistan, Uruguay, Nepal, Italy and Ghana, attended the meeting held in a UN Conference Room on the sidelines of the current 64th UNGA session.

Three countries - Egypt, China, Jordan, Nigeria, Morocco and Benin--were represented by their Foreign Ministers at the meeting that lasted over an hour from 12:05pm.

Bangladesh joined the UN peacekeeping mission in 1988 and has sent nearly 82,966 peacekeepers so far. During the period, Bangladesh peacekeepers have served 63 missions when 92 peacekeepers made supreme sacrifices in boots and 106 suffered injuries.

Currently 9,549 army and police personnel are engaged in peacekeeping in 12 countries. The country is now in the second position with 8,082 soldiers and first in terms of police with 1,372 policemen.

“In last 21 years we’ve shown our professionalism and taken judicious decisions while discharging duties,” the Prime Minister told the summit meeting.

 

[idune]

UN mission may look like a great gig but this mission had single handedly diviated Bangladesh defense forces from it primary mission -that is defending the nation and natioal interest. With lure of money from UN mission BD military and mostly its top brass developed mercenary characteristics.

Unfortunately no political leadership had so far grasped existence of this black hole created by UN mission. 1/11 may provide the first glimse and BDR messare provided the second one.

Without any complete reconstruction of Bangladesh defense forces and pulling away from UN mission, Bangladesh defence forces has very limited if any use in Bangladesh defense.

 

[naseebkhanniazi]

can you tell me in wich type of fighter's bangladesh intrested

 

[Poet]

Like every army has war planes in time of peace and as i know that Bangladeshi army has no comparison in number and material with Indian's so what are your planes and basic strategy to secure the country?

 

[mijanur]

irrelevent but new video of bangladesh military

 

[eastwatch]

irrelevent but new video of bangladesh military
a-wmiUogKE4[/media] - bangladesh military

Why irrelevant? You must send more of these videos and pictures.

 

[leonblack08]

New BDR uniform.
What do you all think about it?

 

[Patriot]

Does not look bro but what kind of terrain they are operating in?The color is way too dark.

 

[rajeev]

UN mission may look like a great gig but this mission had single handedly diviated Bangladesh defense forces from it primary mission -that is defending the nation and natioal interest. With lure of money from UN mission BD military and mostly its top brass developed mercenary characteristics.

Unfortunately no political leadership had so far grasped existence of this black hole created by UN mission. 1/11 may provide the first glimse and BDR messare provided the second one.

Without any complete reconstruction of Bangladesh defense forces and pulling away from UN mission, Bangladesh defence forces has very limited if any use in Bangladesh defense.

I dont see where is the security threat for Bangladesh. Bangladesh has only 2 bordering countries - India and Burma.

India is not going to invade Bangladesh and Burma wont want to because Bangladesh can get support from India.

 

[HK-47]

I agree with idune in that post.Border Guard duties and national emergencies should be top priorities instead of UN peace keeping.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MARPAT

would be nice if it was something that above.

 

[leonblack08]

I dont see where is the security threat for Bangladesh. Bangladesh has only 2 bordering countries - India and Burma.

India is not going to invade Bangladesh and Burma wont want to because Bangladesh can get support from India.

Hello Rajeev,

India will probably not attack Bangladesh directly but Burma has tons of reasons to attack BD.Oil,gas and territory is enough to start a war.Especially when there is a rogue junta Govt. is in place.

About Bangladesh getting support from India,well think again.India recently supplied large amount of arms and ammo,also tanks to Burma.

So you see,things are not as easy as it may look.

 

[rajeev]

Hello Rajeev,

India will probably not attack Bangladesh directly but Burma has tons of reasons to attack BD.Oil,gas and territory is enough to start a war.Especially when there is a rogue junta Govt. is in place.

About Bangladesh getting support from India,well think again.India recently supplied large amount of arms and ammo,also tanks to Burma.

So you see,things are not as easy as it may look.

Come on guys, India cares about Bangladesh and there is nothing Bangladesh has done that has hurt India. There will always be minor issues, but that will always be there with any country, or even two different people even though you trust them enough.

Regarding giving weapons to Burma. We are stuck supporting them. You would be aware we were against the military junta and wanted democratic govt restored. But China took advantage of the situation and started providing weapons and getting free access to naval ports. If India does not do more and bind them into some kind of economic arrangement, there is a possibility that Chinese will start appearing in Bay of Bengal. That is the only reason.

I am very confident if ever Burma attacks and Bangladesh govt asks India for help, India will do so.

Think about the incident only a decade back when Maldives was taken over by a tamil junta (LTTE?) from Sri Lanka. When Maldives asked for help, Indian forces reached there in 4 hours and freed the country. Since, relations have become so much better.

They now provide India with access to their naval ports and in return India promised them with anti-missile cover for their country when India will have one for free. (some time around 2015 or so).