Why did the interim government cancel the Victory Day parade for two consecutive years?
From the first week of December, preparations for Victory Day celebrations begin in Bangladesh. Almost every year, as part of these celebrations marking the country’s Victory Day on December 16, a parade ceremony is held at the National Parade Ground.
Peace in the Hill Region Depends on the Bangladesh Army
the key to establishing peace in indigenous or hill regions, in his view, lies in the hands of the army. The hill areas are under the authority of the Bangladesh Army. It is they (the army) who can establish peace.
Yunus Meets Defence Chiefs to Finalize Security Strategy for Upcoming Polls
Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus held a coordination meeting on Saturday evening with the heads of Bangladesh’s Army, Navy, and Air Force to discuss nationwide security measures for the upcoming national elections.
Dhaka Hosts Defense Talks as Pakistan, Bangladesh Move Toward Thaw in Relations
Pakistan and Bangladesh have signaled a gradual thaw in their long-strained relations as Chairman of Pakistan’s Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza held a series of meetings in Dhaka with senior civilian and military leaders to discuss defense and security cooperation, Pakistan’s military confirmed on Monday.
From Executioner to Activist: The Hypocrisy of Lt. Colonel Hasinur Rahman’s Justice Campaign
In Bangladesh, political theatrics staged under the banner of “human rights” are not uncommon. Yet when the protagonist of such a performance is a dismissed army officer accused of treason, rebellion, and extrajudicial killings, the spectacle becomes an outright insult to the nation’s conscience.
Army Seizes Firearms and Explosives at Dhaka’s Airport Railway Station: ISPR
The Bangladesh Army seized foreign-made firearms and explosives during a special operation at Dhaka’s Airport Railway Station, acting on intelligence reports. Four suspects were detained, ISPR confirmed.
15 Army Officers Sent to Prison in Three 'Crimes Against Humanity' Cases
The International Crimes Tribunal has sent 15 army officers, who were in custody, to prison in connection with three cases filed over enforced disappearances, murders, and torture allegedly committed during the tenure of the Awami League government. The order was issued by Tribunal-1, headed by Justice Md. Golam Mortuza Mojumdar, on Wednesday (October 22) morning.
Bangladesh Army Chief Gen Waker-uz-Zaman Halts Saudi Visit Over Tensions
Amid concerns of unrest following the arrest of 14 senior Bangladesh Army officers, Chief of Army Staff General Waker-uz-Zaman has cancelled his planned five-day visit to Saudi Arabia, which was scheduled to begin on October 14.
UN to Cut Global Peacekeeping Forces by 25% Due to Funding Shortfall
Senior U.N. officials confirmed Wednesday that the United Nations will reduce peacekeeper deployments by about 25% across nine missions worldwide in the coming months, citing severe financial constraints and uncertainty over future U.S. funding.
28, Including Ex-DGFI & RAB Officers, Charged with Crimes Against Humanity
The International Crimes Tribunal on Wednesday filed crimes against humanity charges against 28 individuals, including 25 former senior officers of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI) and the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), alleging their roles in enforced disappearances and torture under their command.