Why the troops in the subject photograph should look WB or Indian when the writing and even faces look they are ours. For one thing, there is no WB Regiment and IA may write in English and Hindi, but certainly not in Bengali.
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Why the troops in the subject photograph should look WB or Indian when the writing and even faces look they are ours. For one thing, there is no WB Regiment and IA may write in English and Hindi, but certainly not in Bengali.
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General
A four star General is the highest rank in the Bangladesh Army. Chief of Army Staff in Bangladesh Army is a four star General.
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Lieutenant General
A Lieutenant General is a three star General. Some time he serves as PSO to the Chief of Army Staff or a PSO at Armed Forces Division or Director General at DGFI. He may act as a Commandant at National Defence College too.
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Major General
A Major General is appointed as a General Officer Commanding at Division Level or ARTDOC. Some time he serves as PSO to the Chief of Army Staff. He serves as a PSO at Armed Forces Division, Director General at DGFI, SSF, BGB, Ansar & VDP and some other organizations. He acts as Commandant at National Defence College, Defence Service Command and Staff College, Military Institute of Science and Technology and VC of Bangladesh University of Professionals etc.
A four star General is the highest rank in the Bangladesh Army. Chief of Army Staff in Bangladesh Army is a four star General.
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Lieutenant General
A Lieutenant General is a three star General. Some time he serves as PSO to the Chief of Army Staff or a PSO at Armed Forces Division or Director General at DGFI. He may act as a Commandant at National Defence College too.
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Major General
A Major General is appointed as a General Officer Commanding at Division Level or ARTDOC. Some time he serves as PSO to the Chief of Army Staff. He serves as a PSO at Armed Forces Division, Director General at DGFI, SSF, BGB, Ansar & VDP and some other organizations. He acts as Commandant at National Defence College, Defence Service Command and Staff College, Military Institute of Science and Technology and VC of Bangladesh University of Professionals etc.
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Brigadier General
He is the Battalion Commander. Some time he serves as a Grade-1 staff officer at formation level. He holds various appointments like Grade-1 Staff Officer, AA & QMG etc. He acts as Chief Instructor at most of the training institutions. Some officers are posted to BGB, RAB, POLICE, DGFI, SSF, NSI, BTRC as Lieutenant Colonel also.
Colonel
A Colonel is appointed as an Officiating Brigade Commander . Some time he serves as a Colonel Staff at formation level. Some Colonels are posted as a Station Commander. Some Colonels are posted to BGB as Sector Commander and DGFI as Colonel GS.
Lieutenant Colonel
He is the Battalion Commander. Some time he serves as a Grade-1 staff officer at formation level. He holds various appointments like Grade-1 Staff Officer, AA & QMG etc. He acts as Chief Instructor at most of the training institutions. Some officers are posted to BGB, RAB, POLICE, DGFI, SSF, NSI, BTRC as Lieutenant Colonel also
He is the Battalion Commander. Some time he serves as a Grade-1 staff officer at formation level. He holds various appointments like Grade-1 Staff Officer, AA & QMG etc. He acts as Chief Instructor at most of the training institutions. Some officers are posted to BGB, RAB, POLICE, DGFI, SSF, NSI, BTRC as Lieutenant Colonel also.
Colonel
A Colonel is appointed as an Officiating Brigade Commander . Some time he serves as a Colonel Staff at formation level. Some Colonels are posted as a Station Commander. Some Colonels are posted to BGB as Sector Commander and DGFI as Colonel GS.
Lieutenant Colonel
He is the Battalion Commander. Some time he serves as a Grade-1 staff officer at formation level. He holds various appointments like Grade-1 Staff Officer, AA & QMG etc. He acts as Chief Instructor at most of the training institutions. Some officers are posted to BGB, RAB, POLICE, DGFI, SSF, NSI, BTRC as Lieutenant Colonel also
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Major
A Major serves as a Company Commander in a unit/ battalion. Some very senior Majors are appointed as Battalion Second in Command. Some are appointed as Officer Commanding of independent companies . He serves as a Grade-2 staff officer at HQ and formation level. He holds various appointments like Grade-2 Staff Officer, Brigade Major, DAA & QMG etc. He acts as Instructor at most of the training institutions. Some officers are posted to BGB, SSF, RAB, POLICE, DGFI, BNCC, NSI, BTRC as major also.
Captain
A Captain serves as a company second in command or a staff officer in unit and formation level. He holds various appointments like, Grade-3 Staff Officer, Adjutant, Quarter Master etc. Various extra regimental duties starts from this rank. Some Captains hold the appointment of Aid de Corp to senior officers. Some officers are posted to BGB, SSF, RAB as captain also.
Lieutenant
A Lieutenant assists Company Commander in various unit activities. He serves as the administrative officer or staff officer in an unit.
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Second Lieutenant
A Second Lieutenant is the junior most officer in a Battalion. He serves as the administrative officer or staff officer in an unit.
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Master Warrant Officer (MWO)
There's only one Master Warrant Officer in a Battalion. Serves as the senior advisor and consultant to the Commanding Officer
A Major serves as a Company Commander in a unit/ battalion. Some very senior Majors are appointed as Battalion Second in Command. Some are appointed as Officer Commanding of independent companies . He serves as a Grade-2 staff officer at HQ and formation level. He holds various appointments like Grade-2 Staff Officer, Brigade Major, DAA & QMG etc. He acts as Instructor at most of the training institutions. Some officers are posted to BGB, SSF, RAB, POLICE, DGFI, BNCC, NSI, BTRC as major also.
Captain
A Captain serves as a company second in command or a staff officer in unit and formation level. He holds various appointments like, Grade-3 Staff Officer, Adjutant, Quarter Master etc. Various extra regimental duties starts from this rank. Some Captains hold the appointment of Aid de Corp to senior officers. Some officers are posted to BGB, SSF, RAB as captain also.
Lieutenant
A Lieutenant assists Company Commander in various unit activities. He serves as the administrative officer or staff officer in an unit.
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Second Lieutenant
A Second Lieutenant is the junior most officer in a Battalion. He serves as the administrative officer or staff officer in an unit.
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Master Warrant Officer (MWO)
There's only one Master Warrant Officer in a Battalion. Serves as the senior advisor and consultant to the Commanding Officer
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Senior Warrant Officer (SWO)
Key appointment and the platoon leader. Generally has 22 to 25 years of Army experience and puts it to use by making quick, accurate decisions in the best interests of the Soldiers.
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Warrant Officer (WO)
Key appointment and the platoon leader. Generally has 15 to 20 years of Army experience and puts it to use by making quick, accurate decisions in the best interests of the Soldiers and the country.
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Sergeant (Sgt)
A Sgt commands a section (9 to 10 Soldiers). He holds various important appointments at platoon, company and battalion level. SGTs have greatest impact on Soldiers because Sgts oversee them in their daily tasks. In short, Sgts set an example and the standard for Sainiks to look up to, and live up to. They hold key appointments in the Company and Regiments.
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Corporal (Cpl)
A Cpl is base of the Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) ranks. Cpls serve as a Section Commander, the smallest Army units. They are responsible for individual training, personal appearance and cleanliness of Soldiers.
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Lance Corporal
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Sainik
Lowest rank: a trainee who's starting Basic Training . Primary role is to carry out orders issued to them to the best of his/her ability. Sainik does not have an insignia.
Key appointment and the platoon leader. Generally has 22 to 25 years of Army experience and puts it to use by making quick, accurate decisions in the best interests of the Soldiers.
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Warrant Officer (WO)
Key appointment and the platoon leader. Generally has 15 to 20 years of Army experience and puts it to use by making quick, accurate decisions in the best interests of the Soldiers and the country.
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Sergeant (Sgt)
A Sgt commands a section (9 to 10 Soldiers). He holds various important appointments at platoon, company and battalion level. SGTs have greatest impact on Soldiers because Sgts oversee them in their daily tasks. In short, Sgts set an example and the standard for Sainiks to look up to, and live up to. They hold key appointments in the Company and Regiments.
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Corporal (Cpl)
A Cpl is base of the Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) ranks. Cpls serve as a Section Commander, the smallest Army units. They are responsible for individual training, personal appearance and cleanliness of Soldiers.
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Lance Corporal
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Sainik
Lowest rank: a trainee who's starting Basic Training . Primary role is to carry out orders issued to them to the best of his/her ability. Sainik does not have an insignia.
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[/COLOR]Sergeant (Sgt)
A Sgt commands a section (9 to 10 Soldiers). He holds various important appointments at platoon, company and battalion level. SGTs have greatest impact on Soldiers because Sgts oversee them in their daily tasks. In short, Sgts set an example and the standard for Sainiks to look up to, and live up to. They hold key appointments in the Company and Regiments.
Bd Army sergeant's sleeve photo :
This photo shot by Navid bin Sakhawat
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A journey through China and a few lessons
By Lt Col Abdullah Al Mamun
2011-09-09
"I owe to my country and Bangladesh Army for giving me chances to visit China twice for sacred and professional assignments. I wish sharing my feeling and experiences from China would justify the spending of Government money for me by my beloved MOTHER LAND."
China has a long history of over 5,000 years. Bangladesh is a populous country like China with 150 million population. The demographic harmony is the greatest strength of ours as prevails in China. Bangladesh enjoys of having big force-masses which can be turned into manpower.
Due to professional assignments, many officers (like me) visit China round the year and gather invaluable experiences. Sharing some of those experiences may encourage working better for Bangladesh.
Chinese Military Thoughts and 'The Art of War': Looking through the Lens
Sun Zu's The Art of War' is treated as foundational work of Chinese military theory. His work remains a timeless masterpiece. In the Gulf War officers of US Marine Corps had a copy of The Art of War so as to read in the battle field. Even in the 2003 war against Iraq, one could easily detect strategies that were inspired by this work. It has been configured as books of business strategy rather than military theory.
Sun Zu says "Winning a victory and subduing the enemy without fighting is the highest excellence. War is not for slaughter; if you win without fighting, the way you can do so is the greatest military strategy". Sun Zu also put due emphasis on attainment of virtues by a commander where he says "The commander treats his soldiers as if they were little children and loves them as they were his own offspring. He respects them as if they were his teachers. But when he uses them, he does so without the least compunction as if they were no more than mud and grass". An analysis on above statement suggests that a commander must be a hard trainer. Again he must have keen interest on the needs of his under commands/comrades.
By Lt Col Abdullah Al Mamun
2011-09-09
"I owe to my country and Bangladesh Army for giving me chances to visit China twice for sacred and professional assignments. I wish sharing my feeling and experiences from China would justify the spending of Government money for me by my beloved MOTHER LAND."
China has a long history of over 5,000 years. Bangladesh is a populous country like China with 150 million population. The demographic harmony is the greatest strength of ours as prevails in China. Bangladesh enjoys of having big force-masses which can be turned into manpower.
Due to professional assignments, many officers (like me) visit China round the year and gather invaluable experiences. Sharing some of those experiences may encourage working better for Bangladesh.
Chinese Military Thoughts and 'The Art of War': Looking through the Lens
Sun Zu's The Art of War' is treated as foundational work of Chinese military theory. His work remains a timeless masterpiece. In the Gulf War officers of US Marine Corps had a copy of The Art of War so as to read in the battle field. Even in the 2003 war against Iraq, one could easily detect strategies that were inspired by this work. It has been configured as books of business strategy rather than military theory.
Sun Zu says "Winning a victory and subduing the enemy without fighting is the highest excellence. War is not for slaughter; if you win without fighting, the way you can do so is the greatest military strategy". Sun Zu also put due emphasis on attainment of virtues by a commander where he says "The commander treats his soldiers as if they were little children and loves them as they were his own offspring. He respects them as if they were his teachers. But when he uses them, he does so without the least compunction as if they were no more than mud and grass". An analysis on above statement suggests that a commander must be a hard trainer. Again he must have keen interest on the needs of his under commands/comrades.
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Brigadier General
He is the Battalion Commander. Some time he serves as a Grade-1 staff officer at formation level. He holds various appointments like Grade-1 Staff Officer, AA & QMG etc. He acts as Chief Instructor at most of the training institutions. Some officers are posted to BGB, RAB, POLICE, DGFI, SSF, NSI, BTRC as Lieutenant Colonel also.
Its strange that Bangladesh Calls it as Brigadier General in lines with America unlike their Indian and Pakistani counterparts who simply call it Brigadier.
Strange coz India/Pakistan has taken it from Brits and Bangladesh was once part of India/Pakistan and was under Brits as well.
The rank remains the same in lines with the Brits unlike Americans who put 1 star.
Is this right from 71 or was it changed in near past?
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Rear view of a light tank (probably an M-24 Chaffee) outdoor display in Bangladesh Military Museum near (few hundred metres away) the southern end of Tejgaon AFB runway : 
Partial view of Bangladesh Military Museum (total area of the Museum much larger), photo shows a building inside Museum area housing tanks, armoured vehicles and other weapons for display :
Related photos in posts # 1079 of another thread and in # 230 of this thread
Partial view of Bangladesh Military Museum (total area of the Museum much larger), photo shows a building inside Museum area housing tanks, armoured vehicles and other weapons for display :
Related photos in posts # 1079 of another thread and in # 230 of this thread
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Captain Risalat Rajib on the seat of a Type 55 anti-aircraft gun :
Another photo shot by Capt Risalat : Exercise with a Type 56 quad barrel anti-aircraft gun at night :
Related photos in another thread, a few more related photos and shortcuts in posts # 205,
# 240, # 245, # 249 and # 250 of this thread
Another photo shot by Capt Risalat : Exercise with a Type 56 quad barrel anti-aircraft gun at night :
Related photos in another thread, a few more related photos and shortcuts in posts # 205,
# 240, # 245, # 249 and # 250 of this thread
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