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Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday (November 30) said the government will ensure justice for all members of the Army, Navy and Air Force who faced discrimination, deprivation and oppression during the previous regime. He made the remarks after receiving a report from the committee formed to review applications of retired and dismissed officers who suffered injustice between 2009 and August 4, 2024, and to submit recommendations at the State Guest House Jamuna. “When I assigned you to do this work, I thought there might have been some minor irregularities. But the complete picture you have presented is truly horrific. It is beyond imagination,” the Chief Adviser said. He thanked the committee members for revealing the truth with professionalism and sincerity. Committee Chairman and Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser on Defense and National Integration Development, Lt Gen (Retd) Abdul Hafiz, and members Maj Gen (Retd) Mohammad Shamsul Huda, Maj Gen (Retd) Sheikh Pasha Habib Uddin, Rear Adm (Retd) Muhammad Shafiul Azam and Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Muhammad Shafqat Ali attended the meeting. Read more: BDR Mutiny: Probe body says Hasina had 'green signal' for entire incident The committee received 733 applications, scrutinised them, and selected 145 for recommendations. Committee Chairman Abdul Hafiz said the committee held its first meeting on August 19, 2025, and invited applications through the Central Officers’ Record Office, ISPR, RAWA, and various media platforms until September 21, 2025. He said that in almost all cases, the dossiers of the affected officers contained no record of moral turpitude or serious allegations, despite the punishments imposed by boards formed under the previous regime. Recommendations were made after reviewing board findings, application details and interviews with officers, including phone consultations with former commanders. The investigation revealed several grave incidents. Six officers were allegedly kept in illegal confinement for periods ranging from one to eight years because of their relatives’ political affiliations or suspected militancy links—something described as unprecedented in Bangladesh’s history. One retired officer was reportedly murdered in a staged militancy incident, and his wife was jailed for two six-year terms without trial along with their one-year-old child. Some officers were allegedly targeted for speaking out about the government’s inaction during the BDR massacre on February 25, 2009. Five were reportedly tortured after being implicated in a fabricated assassination attempt on then MP Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh. Five others were dismissed from DGFI on false or baseless charges during the 1/11 caretaker government. The committee also found that officers assigned by the army chief to question the then prime minister in court after the BDR massacre were wrongly blamed amid chaos in the courtroom and dismissed without an opportunity to defend themselves. Four junior officers were also dismissed for allegedly belonging to a particular group or being labelled militants simply for practicing religious rituals. In its final report, the committee recommended action for 114 Army officers, 19 Navy officers, and 12 Air Force officers who were deprived or discriminated against. The recommendations include granting normal retirement, promotion, pre-retirement promotion, arrears of pay and allowances, and other applicable benefits. Read more: BDR mutiny a planned conspiracy to destabilise Bangladesh: Inquiry Commission chief Four Army officers were recommended for reinstatement into service. Md. Ashraf Uddin and Military Secretary to the Chief Adviser, Major General Abul Hasnat Mohammad Tariq, were also present at the meeting.

The government of Bangladesh has once again extended the magistracy power of commissioned officers in the Army, Navy and Air Force until February 28, 2026, with effect from November 12 (Wednesday). The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification to this effect on Tuesday (November 11). Read more: Armed forces' magistracy powers extended by 60 days According to the notification, commissioned officers holding the rank of captain and above in the Bangladesh Armed Forces have been granted special executive magistrate powers across the country. Army officers serving on deputation in the Coast Guard and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have also been vested with the same authority. The interim government initially granted the magistracy power to commissioned army officers on September 17 last year for 60 days to improve law and order. It was subsequently extended on January 12, March 13, May 13 and July 13 this year. Read more: Govt vows to protect interfaith unity, communal harmony

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Sunday said Bangladesh Navy and Air Force have once again been recognised as symbols of trust by the people of the country. He said Bangladesh Navy and Air Force have stood by the people of the country at the critical juncture of the country. The Chief Adviser inaugurated the Bangladesh ‘Navy and Air Force Selection Board-2024' at the Air Force Headquarters. In this promotion board, eligible officers holding the ranks of Captain, Commander and Lieutenant Commander of the Bangladesh Navy and Group Captain, Wing Commander and Squadron Leader of the Air Force will be considered for further promotion. Rohingya Crisis: Prof Yunus seeks urgent int’l conf to find solution Prof Yunus said the officers with honesty and principle and other leadership qualities deserve the promotion. The Chief Adviser directed to select the officers for promotion who have been successful in providing competent leadership in various activities of military life. Prof Yunus welcomed everyone in Bangladesh created by the student-people's revolution. He remembered all the martyrs with deep respect who sacrificed their lives during the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement in July-August. Prof Yunus also recalled all the brave soldiers, including the martyrs of the armed forces who participated in the great War of Independence, whose sacrifice the nation will forever remember with respect. Army Chief calls on Chief Adviser Prof Yunus The Chief Adviser instructed the members of the Selection Board to emphasise the professional skills, leadership qualities, standards of discipline, honesty, trustworthiness and loyalty and above all, suitability for employment of the officers for promotion. Upon arrival at the programme venue, the Chief Adviser was welcomed by Chief of Bangladesh Navy Admiral M Nazmul Hassan and Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, according to the ISPR press release. The chiefs of the Navy and Air Force expressed their gratitude and thanks to the Chief Adviser for coming to inaugurate the Board despite his busy schedule. The ceremony was attended by senior officers of the Navy and Air Force, the Special Assistant to the Chief Advisor on Defense, Principal Staff Officer of the Armed Forces Division and the Defense Secretary. Prof Yunus for creating "safe zone guaranteed by UN" for displaced people in Rakhine At the end of the ceremony, the Chief Adviser participated in a photograph with the senior officers of the Navy and Air Force present and recorded his comments in the visitor’s book. He later planted a sapling in the premises of the Air Force Headquarters.  

Firefighting efforts started this morning in the Sundarbans East Zone’s Amurbunia area, following a fire that erupted on Saturday (May 04, 2024). The operation, which began at 9 am on Sunday (May 05, 2024), saw the coordinated efforts of the Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Forest Guard, and Fire Service. The initial response was led by a ten-member team from the Mongla naval base. Following this, members of the Fire Service attempted to set up water extraction from the nearby Bhola River. However, the operation faced a setback due to low tide conditions, delaying the water supply. Probe committee formed over Sundarbans fire Kazi Muhammad Nurul Karim, the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of Sundarbans East Zone, stated that logistical challenges prevented the operation from starting sooner. "The Navy, Coast Guard, and Air Force joined the Fire Service this morning to accelerate efforts. Local volunteers are also lending significant support," he reported. Mamun Ahmed, Deputy Director of Bagerhat Fire Service and Civil Defense, detailed the deployment of additional firefighting units. "Five units from various locations were dispatched to the site this morning, with three from Mongla, Morrelganj, and Shoronkhola actively engaging in the firefighting efforts. The remaining two units are on standby," he said. Fire breaks out at Sundarbans

The massive fire at New Supermarket, next to Dhaka New Market, was finally doused this morning (April 16, 2023)- around 27 hours after it started and burnt down several shops and establishments during this busy Eid shopping season. Lima Khanom, duty officer (control room) of Fire Service and Civil Defence Headquarters said the flame was finally doused around 9 am today. Earlier yesterday, the fire broke out at around 5:40 am.  Read more: Fire at Dhaka’s New Supermarket now under control A total of 28 firefighting units and teams of Bangladesh Army, Navy and Air Force took part in the effort to douse the fire. The fire was brought under control around 9:10 am yesterday. Some 32 people, including firefighters, fell sick from the heavy smoke while firefighters were trying to douse the blaze. On April 4 morning, a massive fire broke out at Bangabazar Shopping Complex in Dhaka, burning several thousand shops to ashes. A total of six adjacent markets were also burnt. Read More: Fire safety system of New Supermarket was very weak: Fire Service The fire was doused on April 7, over 75 hours after it broke out.  

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday asked Bangladesh Navy to stay prepared for dealing with any natural disaster as well as protecting the country’s sovereignty. “Being emboldened with the qualities of integrity, leadership and self-sacrifice, you’ll always have to remain prepared to protect the country’s independence and sovereignty as well as face any disaster, standing shoulder to shoulder with the members of the Army and Air Force. Bangladesh is a disaster-prone country,” she said. The prime minister was addressing the President Parade of the passing cadets of Midshipmen 2020 Alfa Batch and Direct Entry Officer 2022 Bravo Batch of Bangladesh Naval Academy (BNA) in Chattogram's Patenga. Read more: PM wants Bangladesh Navy to be commercial manufacturer of warships She said the Bangladesh Navy always stands beside the people during natural disasters and continues to conduct rescue operations competently. “I want our officers to do the work with utmost sincerity,” she said. Referring to the graduating officers, the PM said, “You are the future helmsmen of our Navy in protecting the country’s sovereignty and security.” She asked them to discharge the responsibilities towards the country, being imbued with patriotism, and equipped with the senses of discipline and integrity. Read more: PM commissions five modern Navy ships

Armed Forces Day will be observed across the country on Monday with due solemnity and enthusiasm. On this day in 1971, Bangladesh Armed Forces comprising army, navy and air force came into being and launched an all-out attack on the Pakistani occupation forces. Since the country's independence, the day has been observed as the Armed Forces Day every year. The day’s programmes will start with the offering of special prayers in mosques of all cantonments, naval outposts and establishments and air force outposts after Fajr prayers seeking divine blessings for the country’s welfare and progress and continued development and progress of the Armed Forces. Read more: Be ready to fight if enemy attacks peace-loving Bangladesh, PM urges armed forces President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will place wreaths at ‘Shikha Anirban’ (the Eternal Flame) at Dhaka Cantonment in the morning to pay homage to members of the Armed Forces who sacrificed their lives in the War of Liberation. President Abdul Hamid, who is also the supreme commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina issued separate messages on the occasion. The chiefs of the three services will place wreaths at ‘Shikha Anirban’ at Dhaka Cantonment in the morning from their respective forces. Later, the three chiefs will pay courtesy calls on the president at Bangabhaban and the Prime Minister at the Armed Forces Division at Dhaka Cantonment. On the occasion, the Prime Minister will host a reception and meet the family members of the Bir Shresthas and other gallantry award-winning freedom fighters at Army Multipurpose Complex. In the afternoon, Sheikh Hasina will also host a reception at 4pm at Sena Kunja in Dhaka Cantonment to commemorate the day. The chiefs of the Army, Navy and Air Force will also accord receptions to the award-winning freedom fighters of their respective forces and their inheritors. Meanwhile, programmes have been chalked out to observe the day at all army garrisons, naval ships and establishments and air force bases throughout the country. Bangladesh Television (BTV) will broadcast a special programme titled ‘Special Anirban’ after its 8 pm bulletin on Monday highlighting the significance of the day. Bangladesh Betar will broadcast a special ‘Special Durbar’ programme at 7:30pm. The national dailies will publish special supplements on the occasion. President Abdul Hamid, who is also the supreme commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina issued separate messages on the occasion. In his message, President Abdul Hamid said the government has formulated ‘Forces Goal 2030’ to modernize the Armed Forces. Under the purview of it, modern military equipment is being added to the Armed Forces which will undoubtedly make the forces more modern, efficient and dynamic. He also expected that, by imbibing the spirit of the great liberation war, the members of the Armed Forces will make every effort to uphold the glory of the armed forces through loyalty to the state and leadership with the coordination of hard work and patriotism. In her message, Prime Minister said “I hope that the members of Armed Forces will perform their duties with patriotism, professionalism and sincerity by imbibe the spirit of the Liberation War. We’ll be able to build a hunger-poverty-free and happy-rich golden Bangladesh dreamt by the Father of the Nation with the collective efforts of all.”

Bangladesh Air Force advanced to the final round of the Independence Cup Football 2022, eliminating Little Friends Club 5-4 in a tie breaker at the Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni Stadium in Gopalganj on Saturday. The qualifying round match between two teams was drawn 2-2 goals in the stipulated period. Sumon scored both the goals for Bangladesh Air Force in the 28th and 75th minutes while Rayhan and Yasin scored one each for the Little Friends in the 37th and 66th minutes respectively.  Read more: Independence Cup Football begins Saturday  The remaining qualifying round match between Bangladesh Army and Bangladesh Navy will be held on Sunday (November 6) at 2 pm at the Bir Shreshta Matiur Rahman Stadium in Munshiganj. The 16-team final round of the meet will be held on November 13 to December 5 at three venues across the country--Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni Stadium in Gopalganj, Bir Shreshta Matiur Rahman Stadium in Munshiganj and Shaheed Dhirendranath Dutta Stadium in Cumilla. Dhaka Mohammedan SC will play the winners of Bangladesh Army and Bangladesh Navy in the inaugural match on November 13 in Munshiganj while Sheikh Russel KC will encounter Fortis Football Club in the other opening day's fixture in Cumilla.       Participating teams are: Group A - Dhaka Mohammedan SC, Sheikh Russel KC, Fortis Football Club. Bangladesh Army/Bangladesh Navy Group B - Bashundhara Kings, Chittagong Abahani, Azampur Football Club and Youngmens' Club Fakirerpool. Group C - Dhaka Abahani Limited, Muktijoddha Sangsad KC, Uttara Football Club and Bangladesh Air Force  Group D - Sheikh Jamal DC,Bangladesh Police FC, Rahmatganj MFS and BFF Elite Football Academy.      

A 36-year-old Air Force member was killed as an unidentified vehicle hit a covered van carrying him in Shibrampur area of Faridpur Sadar upazila in the early hours of Monday, police said. The deceased was identified as Mohammad Abul Bashar , hailing from Kakra village of Asashuni upazila of Satkhira district. He worked as a sergeant of the Air Force. Read: 2 killed in bus-truck collision in Netrakona The accident occurred on Dhaka-Khulna highway around 4 am as the covered van collided with an unidentified vehicle, leaving sergeant Bashar dead on the spot, said Kankon Kumar Biswas, officer-in-charge of Karimpur Highway Police Station. Family sources said Bashar was bringing household goods from Dhaka in the covered van. Read: Missing teen’s body retrieved from Karnaphuli Police recovered the body and sent it to Faridpur Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical College Hospital morgue for autopsy. The covered van was seized.    

The deadline to apply for the 86th BAFA course in the Air Force has been extended from 27 February to 10 April 2022. This information has been given through text message on the mobile phone and website of the Air Force. Candidate must be unmarried to apply. Must be between 16 years 6 months and 22 years old on July 6, 2022. Bangladesh Air Force Jobs Circular: Qualifications  The height of male candidates should be at least 64 inches, chest size at least 32 inches, extension 2 inches, height of female candidates 64 inches for GD (P) branch, 62 inches for other branches, chest size at least 28 inches, extension 2 inches. The weight of both the candidates should be according to age and height. Manpower will be taken in 4 branches of 86 BAFA course as Bangladesh Air Force Officer Cadet. The branches are GD (P), Logistics / ATC / ADWC / Meteorological, Finance and Admin. As per the rules for GD (P) branch candidates, sight is 6/6 and for other branch candidates. GDA (P) and GPA-4.50 in both Secondary and Higher Secondary (Science) examinations for Logistics / ATC / ADWC / Meteorological and minimum letter grade A in Physics and Mathematics. Letter Grade B in at least five subjects including Mathematics and Mathematics at O ​​level and at least Letter Grade B in Mathematics and Mathematics at A level. GPA-4.50 in both Secondary and Higher Secondary examinations for Finance and minimum letter grade in Mathematics / Accounting. At Level Grade B in at least five subjects including Mathematics / Accounting and Letter Grade B in at least two subjects including Mathematics / Accounting. GPA-4.50 in any branch in both exams for admin branch. Level Grade B in at least five subjects at O ​​level and letter Grade B in two subjects at A level. Also read: DESCO Job Circular: Dhaka Electric Supply Company will recruit 81 people in 10 posts Bangladesh Air Force: How to Apply To apply online, you need to enter the Air Force website and click on the 'Apply Now' option. Link: https://www.joinbangladeshairforce.mil.bd/.  You have to register as per the instructions there. You have to send 1000 rupees for registration fee. After getting the user ID and password, you have to login and fill the online application form and print it. On the due date of the preliminary written test, 12 recent passport size photographs, certificate of educational qualification, attested photocopy of other certificate along with information of Air Force and Election Center should be submitted. Also read: INGO Job Circular: Recruitment in UNDP Air Force Jobs: Necessary documents Candidates have to appear in the examination center along with the certificate mentioned in the notification during the examination to fill the application form properly. Attested photocopies of all temporary certificates, testimonials and number sheets of educational qualifications should be brought along with the test center. Citizenship, Character Certificate, Marital Status and Permanent Address Certificate must be submitted. In addition, a certificate of character, birth registration or attested photocopy of national identity card should be brought by the head of the current or latest educational institution. Read US-Bangla Airlines offers chance to youths to become pilot Bangladesh Air Force Jobs: Selection method Candidates have to take part in the test in a few steps. Preliminary written test will be taken first, which will include IQ, English, Mathematics and Physics. IQ, English and general knowledge only for admin branch candidates. You will then need to participate in the Preliminary Medical Examination, the Preliminary Oral Examination and the Inter-Services Selection Board (ISSB), the Final Health Examination by the Central Medical Council (CMB) and the Final Selection Examination by the Final Selection Board (CFSB). Carrying electronic devices and bags in the test center is strictly prohibited. Read Job opportunities in Australia: Work from Bangladesh to Australia Bangladesh Air Force: Training and commissioning Regular commission will be paid for the post of Flying Officer after 10 years training at Bangladesh Military Academy and three years training at Bangladesh Air Force Academy. A total of four-year bachelor's degree will be awarded, including one year after commissioning. BAFA Jobs: To know the details For detailed information and communication, please contact Bangladesh Air Force Information and Selection Center, Old Airport, Tejgaon, Dhaka-1215. Apart from this, detailed information about recruitment can be found on this website. https://www.joinbangladeshairforce.mil.bd/ Read Basic Software Skills for Freshers to Get Hired Easily