SYMBOL OF HONOUR AND PRIDE
General Waker-Uz-Zaman, SBP, OSP, SGP, psc
Chief of Army Staff
General Waker-Uz-Zaman, SBP, OSP, SGP, psc assumed the duties of Chief of Army Staff of Bangladesh Army on 23 June 2024.
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ABOUT BANGLADESH ARMY
General
Bangladesh Army emerged during the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971. The mission of Bangladesh Army is to defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bangladesh. In addition to its primary mission, the Bangladesh Army is also assisting the civilian government during times of national emergency.
Role of Bangladesh Army
Bangladesh Army intends to build a well trained and well-equipped deterrent land force to meet the traditional and non-traditional threats and challenges of 21st century. However, the roles of Bangladesh Army are:
To defend sovereignty and territorial integrity.
To plan and develop the mobilization of civil resources in support of land operations.