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Learn about the history, structure, missions and operations of the Bangladesh Army, the land warfare branch and the largest component of the Bangladesh Armed Forces. The article covers the origins of the army from ancient Bengal to modern Bangladesh, and its role in the Liberation War, peacekeeping and domestic emergencies.
A series of anti-government and pro-democracy protests in Bangladesh, sparked by the reinstatement of a quota system for government jobs. The movement led to the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the Supreme Court's order to base 93% of recruitment on merit.
[1] [2] This writ was petitioned 3 years after [3] Government of Bangladesh issued a circular regarding quotas for children and grandchildren of the veterans of the liberation war of 1971 amid of 2018 Bangladesh quota reform movement. [2] Later, the trial of this case also played a role in creating the context of the 2024 quota reform movement. [4]
Learn about the history, structure and ranks of the Bangladesh Armed Forces, the military forces of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. The web page covers the Bangladesh Army, the Bangladesh Navy and the Bangladesh Air Force, as well as their roles and missions.
Find out the names, ranks and posts of the current generals of the Bangladesh Army, including the chief of army staff, the quartermaster general, the commandant of the national defence college and the ambassadors. The list also shows the long courses, branches and cantonments of the generals.
Learn about the history, role and current appointee of the Chief of Army Staff of Bangladesh Army, the commander of the Bangladesh Army. The office traces its roots back to the liberation war of Bangladesh in 1971 and has been held by four-star generals since 2007.
Learn about the history and causes of the 2024 quota reform movement in Bangladesh, a student-led protest against the reinstatement of a 30% quota for freedom fighters' descendants in government jobs. Find out how the movement spread, escalated and ended with violence and casualties.
Mujibur Rahman (Bengali: মজিবুর রহমান) is a Bangladeshi military officer who was sacked from service on 11 September 2024. He was the longest serving director general of the Special Security Force. Prior his dismissal, he served as general officer commanding of Army Training and Doctrine Command.