Third Terminal will Increase Passenger and Cargo Handling Capacity in Shahjalal International Airport

The much-awaited modern third terminal of the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport will be ready within the next four years. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated construction work of the terminal on 28 December 2019. Inaugurating construction work of the third terminal at Shahjalal International Airport, the Prime Minister said that the construction of the third terminal will increase the passenger transport capacity of the country.

There is a lot of curiosity for the people of the country about the quality and amenities of this dream terminal. On the ceremony the department had to answer many questions about how many flight boarding bridges will be available, how modern the immigration system will be, what will the opportunities for dealing with traffic etc. The modern third terminal will meet up all the common curiosity like a better airport.

In the construction of the third terminal like other best airports in the world, modern equipment will be installed. There will be no compromise on the quality of the terminal construction and installation of machineries. The third terminal is the PM's dream project, so the govt. will not compromise on the quality of its construction materials. Mitsubishi and Fujita of Japan and Samsung of Korea were awarded to construct the third terminal under a consortium, Civil Aviation Authority, Bangladesh (CAAB)

Features and Specialties of the 3rd Terminal:

• The whole terminal will be fully digitized, central control system will indicate the diagnosis of any mechanical faults in the entire airport.
• It will be possible to serve at least 12 million passengers a year using the third terminal. With the addition of 8 million passengers of the current terminal, the total number will be 20 million.
• According to civil aviation, the architectural design style is similar to what the vision means. The entire third terminal project is being constructed on 350 acres of land.
• There will be 40 numbers of Cabin X-ray Machines, 12 Boarding Bridges, 16 Conveyor Belts and 11 Body Scanners.
• There will be a multi-storied car parking with tunnels of 54,000 sqm, New Import and Export Cargo Complex of 63000 sqm, Rescue and fire fighting station and equipment of 4000 sqm.
• There will be also Land Development, Connecting Taxiway (North) 24000 sqm, Connecting Taxiway (Other) 42500 sqm, Rapid Exit Taxiway (North) 22,000 sqm, Rapid Exit Taxiway (South) 19500 sqm, Solder 96500 sqm, GSE Road 83800 sqm, Service road 3300 sqm etc.
• There will be enough space for drainage works, box culverts and protective works, boundary wall, security gate, guard room and watch tower construction, Elevated Road including services, Water Supply System, Suarez Treatment Plant, Intake Power Plant Distribution System, Security and Terminal Equipment for Cargo Complex, Airfield Ground Lighting System, Hydrant Fuel Work System with Hydro, Service Road.
• Apart from this, one of the special attractions is the funnel tunnel. The two world-class connecting approaches will be located just east-west side of the airport's current roundabout. Passengers will not suffer traffic congestion in the area.

Designer of the Third Terminal:

The Third Terminal has one of the most architectural styles in the world. The architect is Rohani Baharin. He is the architect of the internationally renowned CPG Corporation Pvt Ltd (Singapore) under the NOCD-JV Joint Venture Consulting Company. Rohani Baharin is a reputed architect. He is the CEO of CPG Corporation. He designed all the major airports in the world. Earlier, he had designed the third terminal of Singapore Airport and also played a significant role in upgrading and rebuilding of Terminal 1 and 2. Guangzhou Byun New International Airport Air Traffic Control Tower in China, Ahmadabad International Airport of India, and new Islamabad International Airport of Pakistan has garnered international reputation for him. Beyond that, he has created airport plans and designs for numerous projects around the world, including airports in India, Fiji, Seychelles, Mauritius, Maldives, Philippines, China, Cambodia, Brunei, Myanmar and Vietnam.

Work has been underway for the implementation of the Third Terminal for almost seven years. The initiative to build an international standard airport has repeatedly faced many complications. The second terminal building, multipurpose car park, import cargo building and boarding bridge were set up in several steps to meet the increasing demand for passenger and cargo transportation at the major and busiest international airports in the country.

According to a study, the number of passengers in Hazrat Shahjalal Airport is increasing by 3.2 percent and cargo transport by 7 percent. In this regard, the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh appointed a consulting firm to prepare the master plan of Hazrat Shahjalal Airport and to check the feasibility. The consulting firm conducts a study aimed at expanding the airport and developing other facilities. At the end of the survey, the consulting firm developed the airport's master plan updates and the infrastructure design, along with the construction of a new third terminal, till the 2035. At present the passenger handling capacity of the terminal is 8 million.

Considering the increasing demand for air traffic, the existing terminal will increase its passenger numbers to 14 million by 2025 and to 24.8 million in 2035, the survey said. The much-awaited construction works of BD Taka 213 billion ‘Third Terminal’ of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in Dhaka city aimed at increasing carrying passenger and cargo capacity manifolds. Of the cost, the government will provide Tk 50 billion and the rest to be funded by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

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BIMAN Launched Direct Flight to Medina from Dhaka and Chattogram

BIMAN Launched Direct Flight to Medina from Dhaka and Chattogram

Due to the demand of Bangladeshi expatriates in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the Medina-Dhaka-Medina direct flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines has finally been launched. The first flight of BG-37 arrived at Prince Mohammed bin Abdul Aziz International Airport at around 5:30 PM local time of KSA on Monday, 28 October 2019. The Biman flight left Dhaka for Madinah with a total of 238 passengers at 1:10 pm.

When the first flight arrived at the Medina airport, Saudi Civil Aviation's welcomed by sprayed water on the plane. The BG-37 flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines was also inaugurated by cutting cake under the leadership of Saudi Civil Aviation and Bangladesh Embassy.

The Honorable Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Tourism Mr. Md. Mahbub Ali MP inaugurated the flight to Medina from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport as the Chief Guest. He inaugurated the flight after cutting the ribbon and exchanged farewells with honored passengers. Chairman of the Biman Board of Directors Air Marshal Mohammad Enamul Bari, Air Ministry Secretary Md Mohibul Haque, Chairman Civil Aviation Air Vice Marshal Md. Mofidur Rahman and other senior officials including Biman Managing Director & CEO Md. Mokabbir Hossain were present on the occasion. Mr. Tariq Alawwadi Manager, Saudia Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar were also present at the inauguration ceremony.

The Honorable Minister told the travelers that every year a huge number of devout people from Bangladesh travel to the holy land of Mecca and Madinah to perform Umrah and this number are increasing every year. He said that the long-standing aspirations of religious people of this country have been fulfilled by the launch of direct flight to Medina. Dhaka-Medina-Dhaka and Chittagong-Medina-Chittagong flights were launched as part of the aircraft's route expansion process.

The Dhaka-Medina-Dhaka flight will be operated three days in a week on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday respectively, and the Chittagong-Medina-Chittagong flight will be operated every Thursday of the week.

• The BG-37 flight will depart from Dhaka at 1.15 pm and will arrive Madina at 5:30 pm.
• The flight BG-38 will depart from Medina at 7:15 pm local time and will be arrive Dhaka at 4.25 am next day.
• The BG-137 flight will depart from Chattogram at 1:15 pm and will arrive at Medina at 5:30 am.
• The BG-138 flight will depart from Medina at 7:15 and will arrive at Chattogram at 04:25 am next day

(Please visit Biman website for updated schedule).

On the inauguration in Medina, the ambassador of the Riyadh Bangladesh Embassy Mr. Golam Masih was the chief guest at the inaugural ceremony. Consul General of the Jeddah Bangladesh Consulate FM Borhan Uddin, Labor Councilor Aminul Islam, Consul Kamruzzaman of the Passport Department, Mohammad Nasim, the Country Manager Biman and officials were present.

On the inaugural flight, hundreds of expatriates took off with red roses as the passengers of the Bangladeshi aircraft left the immigration area, and embassy officials, including Ambassador Golam Messiah, exchanged greetings with the expatriates.

To buy Biman tickets for the Dhaka-Medina-Dhaka and Chittagong-Medina-Chattogram route or any other information’s please visit the official website of BIMAN. Tickets can also be purchased from all the airline sales centers, travel agent.

Airline call centers number (mobile): +88-01777-715613 to 6

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Two Boeing Dreamliner 787-9 Aircraft will be Adding in Biman Fleet

The fourth Dreamliner 787-8 ‘Rajhansa’ has been added and inaugurated on 17 Sept 2019 on the Biman Bangladesh Airlines fleet. Since the inauguration of the 'Rajhansa', the government has planned to add two more Boeing Dreamliner 787-9 to the Bangladesh Airlines - Biman.

The Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina herself expressed interest in buying these new two Boeing. Later the Biman has decided to buy two new Boeing Dreamliner 787-9 which is larger in size and capacity than 787-8 model. Biman was negotiated with the Boeing Company for over a month after that. Biman may be getting a chance to buy every 787-9 Dreamliners at half the current market price which could be around US$ 150 million. These new two 787-9 Dreamliner may be added in Biman fleet in December this year.

There are currently 16 aircraft in the Biman fleet. Of these, the number own aircraft on Biman is 10, the rest of the aircrafts are of leases. All of the own aircrafts were purchased from Boeing Company. Of these, four are Dreamliners 787-8, four are 777-300 ER and rest two are 737-800. If two new 787-9 aircraft are purchased, then the total number of own aircraft in Biman will be 12. In addition next year three new Dash-8 aircrafts from Canada will be adding.

According to various websites on the internet, the current market price of a Boeing Dreamliner 787-9 aircraft is US$ 292.5 million (around 2,480 Crore BD Taka). Two 787-9 aircraft will cost US$ 585 million (around 4,960 Crore BD Taka).

Recently the Chinese ‘Hainan Airlines’ which is one of top China's civilian airlines, canceled their deal with Boeing. In that context, Boeing offered to sell two Dreamliners at low prices. The Prime Minister expressed interest in buying these two Dreamliners and the Biman began negotiating with Boeing to buy these two brand new 787-9 Dreamliner.

A Dreamliner 787-9 model aircraft cost around US $ 300 million. Boeing began discussing prices and accessories in the first week of October with Biman. The Boeing Company proposed US$ 155 million for each aircraft. The Biman offered their price at $ 135 million. Then Boeing reduced the price by $ 150 million for each Dreamliner. Despite this the bargaining between the two sides continued. The recent decision to buy Dreamliner for less than US $ 150 million has been finalized.

The Boeing Company will provide an additional engine. As per the information, at a meeting of the board of directors of Biman on 23-10-2019, it was unanimously decided to buy two 787-9 Dreamliners. Very soon a state-owned bank will finance for the purchase of these aircrafts. And the Biman will start paying the Boeing Company this month.

However, two planes will arrive within this year. As part of the purchase of Dreamliner 787-9, a team from Biman will soon head to Boeing's office in Seattle, United States. The Boeing provided an additional engine with the previous four 787-8 Dreamliners. Boeing is giving an additional engine with the two new 787-9 Dreamliner. The engines are made by General Aviation, with the previous four Dreamliners 787-8.

The Boeing only manufactures the body itself. Accessories including engines are purchased from other companies. For example, Boeing adds the General Motors / Aviation or Rolls-Royce engines to their aircraft. General Motors has better engine quality than Rolls-Royce. In addition, seat covers or other machinery will be purchased from different companies, the color value, the interior decoration will be made on a design basis. The price of these airplanes is less. Boeing has a separate catalog for everything.

The Boeing Company is developed three models of Dreamliner 787. Technical Specifications of these popular models are as follows:

787-8 Dreamliner:

• Passengers (two-class): 248
• Range nmi (km): 7,305 nmi (13,530 km)
• Length: 57 m (186 ft)
• Wingspan: 60 m (197 ft)
• Height: 17 m (56 ft)
• Engine: GEnx-1B / Trent 1000

787-9 Dreamliner:

• Passengers (two-class): 296
• Range nmi (km): 7,530 nmi (13,950 km)
• Length: 63 m (206 ft)
• Wingspan: 60 m (197 ft)
• Height: 17 m (56 ft)
• Engine: GEnx-1B / Trent 1000

787-10 Dreamliner:

• Passengers (two-class): 336
• Range nmi (km): 6,345 nmi (11,750 km)
• Length: 68 m (224 ft)
• Wingspan: 60 m (197 ft)
• Height: 17 m (56 ft)
• Engine: GEnx-1B / Trent 1000

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Global Fire Power Index 2019 | Bangladesh is 45th

Bangladesh has moved three steps forward in the military power among all the countries of the world. Bangladesh is currently ranked at 45th out of 137 countries in the world. Last year the global military power position was 56th.

Such information has emerged in a global report published by the international organization 'Global Fire Power' on military power of all the countries of the world. As per the report, the complete Global Firepower list for 2019 puts the military powers of the world into full perspective.

According to the report, the ten five countries in the world military force are the United States of America, Russia, China, India and France, Japan, South Korea, United Kingdom, Turkey and Germany respectively. Bhutan is ranked 137th on the list and Pakistan is in the 15th. And neighboring Myanmar is at the position 37th.

Screenshots of the index:

The GlobalFirePower.com finalized the report based on more than 55 individual facts of each country including Manpower, Air Power, Land Strength, Naval Strength, Petroleum Resources, Logistics, Financials, and Geography etc.

The top 50 countries including Power Index (PwrIndx) of the list are as follows:

1. United States (Power Index: 0.0615)
2. Russia (Power Index: 0.0639)
3. China (Power Index: 0.0673)
4. India (Power Index: 0.1065)
5. France (Power Index: 0.1584)
6. Japan (Power Index: 0.1707)
7. South Korea (Power Index: 0.1761)
8. United Kingdom (Power Index: 0.1797)
9. Turkey (Power Index: 0.2089)
10. Germany (Power Index: 0.2097)
11. Italy (Power Index: 0.2277)
12. Egypt (Power Index: 0.2283)
13. Brazil (Power Index: 0.2487)
14. Iran (Power Index: 0.2606)
15. Pakistan (Power Index: 0.2798)
16. Indonesia (Power Index: 0.2804)
17. Israel (Power Index: 0.2964)
18. North Korea (Power Index: 0.3274)
19. Australia (Power Index: 0.3277)
20. Spain (Power Index: 0.3921)
21. Canada (Power Index: 0.3941)
22. Taiwan (Power Index: 0.3956)
23. Vietnam (Power Index: 0.3988)
24. Poland (Power Index: 0.4059)
25. Saudi Arabia (Power Index: 0.4286)
26. Thailand (Power Index: 0.4302)
27. Algeria (Power Index: 0.4551)
28. Greece (Power Index: 0.4955)
29. Ukraine (Power Index: 0.5082)
30. Czechia (Power Index: 0.5119)
31. Sweden (Power Index: 0.5263)
32. South Africa (Power Index: 0.5405)
33. Switzerland (Power Index: 0.5459)
34. Mexico (Power Index: 0.5574)
35. Netherlands (Power Index: 0.6063)
36. Norway (Power Index: 0.6103)
37. Myanmar (Power Index: 0.6162)
38. Argentina (Power Index: 0.6274)
39. Belarus (Power Index: 0.6418)
40. Romania (Power Index: 0.6461)
41. Malaysia (Power Index: 0.6523)
42. Peru (Power Index: 0.6841)
43. Venezuela (Power Index: 0.6931)
44. Nigeria (Power Index: 0.7007)
45. Bangladesh (Power Index: 0.7156)
46. Colombia (Power Index: 0.7157)
47. Ethiopia (Power Index: 0.7361)
48. Uzbekistan (Power Index: 0.7365)
49. Bulgaria (Power Index: 0.7525)
50. Syria (Power Index: 0.7644)

For the full report please visit the official website of Global Fire Power.

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Gangchil | The Third Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner in Biman Fleet

The most modern and advanced aircraft Boeing 787-8 Dream liner (Gangchil) has been added to the Biman Bangladesh Airlines fleet. The Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the new Boeing (787-8) Dreamliner 'Gangchil' from VVIP Terminal at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Thursday, August 22, 2019.

The Prime Minister then gets on the plane and toured the cockpit. The Gangchil will fly in the sky for Abu Dhabi on its inaugural flight at 7:30 pm on 22^nd August 2019.

This Dreamliner 787-8 has arrived at Dhaka Airport from Seattle, United States on July 25. The Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina named the aircraft as ‘Gangchil’. With the addition of Gangchil, the total number of Dreamliner aircraft in Biman fleet is now three.

In 2008 the Biman Bangladesh Airlines signed a contract of US$ 2.1 billion to buy ten new aircraft with the US-based aircraft manufacturer company Boeing. Contract was signed for four new Boeing 777-300 ER which are already added to the fleet, two new Boeing 737-800 which are already added to the fleet and four new Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. From four Dreamliners, three already added including the Gangchil. The fourth Dreamliner 'Rajhans' will be added to the fleet in the next September.

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the world's most modern and advanced technology aircraft. It can fly continuously for 16 hours on the sky and also saves 20 percent fuel cost compared to other aircraft.

The 787 Dreamliner applies breakthrough technologies to an all-new airplane design. The advanced features of the 787 increase efficiency, simplify airplane ownership and operation, and significantly improve the air travel experience. Technical Specification of Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner:

• Passengers capacity: Total 271 seat, 24 business class and 247 economy class

• Range: 7,305 nmi (13,530 km)

• Length: 57 m (186 ft)

• Wingspan: 60 m (197 ft)

• Height: 17 m (56 ft)

• Engine: GEnx-1B / Trent 1000

In this aircraft, passengers can take advantage of WiFi internet even when flying over 43,000 feet above the sea level.

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About the Bangladesh Army

Dear readers,

Today in this post I am going to tell you about a little about the proud of the Bangladeshi people, The Bangladesh Army. The official website of Bangladesh Army provides lots of information; go to their portal for more details. Below I am telling you a little about Bangladesh Army.

Our country has become independent in the year 1971, the National Liberation War took about 9 months to get back our Freedom. The people of Bangladesh have made innumerable sacrifices over generations in an endless pursuit of freedom. During the long stretches of colonial domination, the People of this country kept up their struggle for independence.

A little about Bangladesh Army:

After the partition of India in 1947, the Pakistani authorities began to show a similar antagonism and attitude towards the Bengalee community, which made it extremely difficult to develop and sustain a military heritage. But this inexplicable hostility and cynicism of the Pakistanis did not stand in the way of legendary performances by the valiant and courageous Bengalees. Even with a token presence in the Pakistan Army, the Bengalee soldiers created history by their exemplary courage and valor in the Indo‑Pak War of 1965.

After independence, a new journey began with small but sure steps to rebuild the military institutions and a defense structure. It was a gigantic task and a huge challenge to the competency of our planners. In the absence of a strong foundation and background, a painstaking process to rebuild the total infrastructure was initiated. The legacy that we inherited was one of bankruptcy. Not a single Armor, Engineers, Signals, Ordnance, Supply and Transport of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering unit was in existence when the country emerged as a free nation. There was no military institution other than the East Bengal Regimental Center where only the infantry soldiers could be trained.

On the15th February 1948, the most glorious chapter of our military history was initiated. On this day, the East Bengal Regiment was raised at Kurmitola, Dhaka under the prudent leadership of late Major Abdul Ghani. This auspicious occasion provided an identity that would sustain through all crises and generate pride in millions of hearts for years to come. Two pioneer companies of Bengali Muslims had earned wide acclaim for their bravery during the World War-II both in British India and abroad. Subsequently, these two companies laid the foundation of the East Bengal Regiment. This historic regiment is now one of the vital organs of Bangladesh Army.

During the War of Liberation in 1971, the same unit bagged the highest number of gallantry awards for their outstanding feat. As a whole, the regiment excelled itself with 2 out of 7 'Bir Srestho Padak' the highest military award of Bangladesh. A total of 317 awards of different merits were also awarded to various members of the regiment. Another milestone was added when a total of 24 infantry units was conferred with the National Standard for their exemplary role in defending sovereignty and providing selfless service to the nation.

Bengalee officers and soldiers were an enviable asset to the Armored Corps of Pakistan for their skill and efficiency. During the war of independence in 1971, 2 officers, 6 Junior Commissioned Officers and 48 soldiers of the Armored Corps embraced martyrdom. After independence, in 1972 the 1st Bengal Lancer was raised with the freedom fighters and Bengalee soldiers of 29 Cavalry of the then Pakistan Army at Dhaka Cantonment. This is the first tank regiment of Bangladesh Army. 

The nucleus of Bangladesh Artillery Corps took shape during the War of Liberation and began its journey on 22 July of that year. This force comprised of freedom loving youths, Bengalee officers and jawans of the then Pakistan Army. The Artillery batteries continuously provided support to the freedom fighters throughout the Liberation War. The first Artillery unit, called the 'Mujib Battery', played a praiseworthy role during the Liberation War. 

The history of the Corps of Engineers of Bangladesh Army dates back to the Bengal Sappers and Pioneers of British Imperial Army from where it originated. The highest gallantry award 'Bir Sreshtho' was posthumously awarded to Captain Mohiuddin Jahnagir of this Corps. During the War of Liberation in 1971, some 5 officers and 82 other ranks embraced martyrdom for their country. After the War of Liberation, the corps was reorganized and later expanded. 

Despite limited scope, members of the Ordnance Corps went beyond the call of duty to augment the strength of front line forces and fought heroically side by side with other corps members. Some 36 soldiers embraced martyrdom in the Liberation struggle. The ordinance Corps was made responsible for collecting all sporadic equipment and vehicles from different parts of the country to make the best use of their services. The Ordnance Depots started functioning at Chittagong, Comilla, Syllnet, Rangpur, Saidpur and Jessore from March 1972. Later on, the corps was reorganized and subsequently expanded to suit the need of the time.

The biggest achievement in the reorganization of the Army can well be attributed to the establishment of the Bangladesh Military Academy at Bhatiary, Chittagong. The arduous task of building up this edifice began in 1974 when a makeshift Academy was set up at Comilla Cantonment. Two years later, it was shifted to its present location at Bhatiary. The effort has been especially rewarding in the sense that Bangladesh Military Academy matches the standard of any contemporary institution anywhere in the world. Cadets from foreign countries today are also availing facilities of the Academy for their pre-commission training. The Academy is also imparting training to Bangladesh Air Force and Naval Cadets. It is also providing basic military training to the members of Bangladesh Civil and Police administrations.

The School of Infantry and Tactics is one of the prime training institutions of our army and has been entrusted to conduct as many as twelve different courses on tactics, weapon and special military operations in a year. The school was established on 19 March 1973 at Jessore Cantonment as The School of Infantry. In 1979, it was shifted to its present location at Jalalabad Cantonment, Sylhet. In 1982, the Special Warfare School was merged with the School of Infantry and Tactics to constitute a separate wing, and in January 1988, the Research and Development Wing was also organized. Besides the Army, students from Bangladesh Navy, Bangladesh Rifles, Police, Ansars and officers from abroad also attend various courses run by the School.

The Defense Services Command and Staff College is a joint services training institution with separate wings for the Army, Navy and Air Force. The Staff College is located at Mirpur, Dhaka and was formally opened on 30 December 1977. A British Military Advisory Team (BMAT) initially assisted in the preparation and conduct of four short courses of six months duration exclusively for Bangladeshi officers. From 1983 onwards, the duration of the course was extended to ten months. In addition, a science package of six weeks duration has been introduced for Bangladeshi Army Wing students prior to their attending the Staff College. Officers from various countries also attend this course. Till the end of 1999, 362 overseas students from as many as 28 countries have graduated from this institution.

To meet the new Millennium challenges, Bangladesh Army is going through the process of modernization in all respects. In order to meet the growing need of our officers and men, some premier academic institutions have already been established, such as: National Defense College, Armed Forces War College, Military Institute of Science and Technology, Armed Forces Medical College and Bangladesh Institute of Peace Support Operation Training. These institutions provide higher direction in the fields of defense management and technology. 

The Bangladesh National Defense College (NDC) was formed following a decision of the Governing Body of the Defense Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) on 7 December 1996. The NDC is a tri‑service organization modeled both on the Royal College Defense Studies and other national defense colleges the region. The NDC offers a blend of academic study and debate within a relaxed and informal atmosphere will give the members the freedom to broaden the minds and develop their strategic vision as they purse individual studies and participate in the intellectual rigor of the course. 

The Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST) were inaugurated on 19 April 1998 at Mirpur, the place that has already become the center for learning for the armed forces officers from Bangladesh and abroad. The role of MIST is to provide technical training to officers of technical branches and other arm and services of the armed forces. Besides, this institute also offers technical training facilities to the civilian student community of the country. MIST conducts courses of Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Masters of Business Administration, besides Computer and other courses.

At the beginning of a new millennium, Bangladesh Army marches ahead in full glory with the expectations of more promising future.

Most part of this post are from the official web portal of Bangladesh Army.

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Rapid Action Battalion | RAB | Fight Against Terrorism

Dear readers,

The topic of this post is about the law and order force of the Government of Bangladesh called Rapid Action Battalion (RAB). Bangladesh is one of the developing countries of the world. In the upcoming future this country is going to make her own place in the top 20. One of the impediments to the development of Bangladesh is: its unstable law and order situation. At the back drop of this unstable situation the Government of Bangladesh felt the necessity to organize a permanent special force under the direct supervision of the Ministry of Home Affairs in order to make the society crime free and stabilize the law and order situation.

Finally with the blessing of Honorable Prime minister and under the close supervision of the Honorable State Minister for Ministry of Home Affairs a special Force named RAPID ACTION BATTALION FORCES (RAB) was formally emerged on 26 March, 2004. This force started its operational journey at a limited scale from 14 April, 2004.

Mission of the Force:

Prevent crime and apprehend criminals.   

Motto of the Force: 

Motto of Rapid Action Battalion Forces is Bangladesh is My Pride.  

The capabilities of RAB forces are:

1. Performing regular duty in any situation related to internal security of the country.

2. Recovery of unauthorized arms, ammunition's, explosives and such other harmful materials.

3. Apprehension of armed gangs of criminals.

4. Assisting other law enforcing agencies for maintaining law and order situation in the country.

5. Intelligence gathering in respect of crimes and criminal activities.

6. Investigation of any offense on the direction of the government.

7. Such other duties as the government may, from time to time, assign.

At present there are 12 battalions in the whole country, these are:

• Rapid Action Battalion-1 (Dhaka)

• Rapid Action Battalion-2 (Dhaka)

• Rapid Action Battalion-3 (Dhaka)

• Rapid Action Battalion-4 (Dhaka)

• Rapid Action Battalion-5 (Rajshahi)

• Rapid Action Battalion-6 (Khulna)

• Rapid Action Battalion-7 (Chittagong)

• Rapid Action Battalion-8 (Barisal)

• Rapid Action Battalion-9 (Sylhet)

• Rapid Action Battalion-10 (Dhaka)

• Rapid Action Battalion-11 (Narayanganj)

• Rapid Action Battalion-12 (Sirajganj)

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