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Army acts on tribunal orders, one officer still at large

The Army Headquarters has confirmed that 15 of the officers named in arrest warrants issued by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) have been taken into custody, while one remains missing. According to the army, Major General Kabir Ahmed has been “illegally absent” from duty.

The issue has drawn widespread discussion following the tribunal’s issuance of arrest warrants in enforced disappearance cases and growing frustration among July uprising supporters over the delay in arrests. At a press briefing held on Saturday at Mess Alpha in Dhaka Cantonment, the Army’s Adjutant General, Major General Md Hakimuzzaman, disclosed the information.

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Army denies election duty rumours

The Bangladesh Army has refuted recent media reports suggesting its involvement in the upcoming central student union elections at various public universities across the country.

In a statement issued by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Thursday, the Army clarified that it has not received any directive from the government to participate in election-related duties. "There is no instruction from the government for the Army to b...

Bangladesh to send rescue team to earthquake-hit Myanmar

A rescue team from the Bangladesh Armed Forces is set to depart for Myanmar on a special flight on Sunday in response to the devastation caused by the recent earthquake in Myanmar.

The team will deliver essential medicines, relief materials, rescue, and medical assistance, according to a press release from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Saturday.

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, resulting in the deaths of over 1,600 people.

Army asserts unity amid baseless claims by Indian media

The Bangladesh Army has expressed serious concern regarding a recent series of unfounded and misleading reports disseminated by certain Indian media outlets. In a protest note released on Tuesday evening, the Inter Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR) articulated these concerns. The note states, “The Bangladesh Army is alarmed by the recent wave of unfounded allegations published by specific Indian media outlets, such as The Economic Times and India Today, which suggest the potential for a coup and a breakdown in the command structure of the Bangladesh Army.

Clash at BAF Base in Cox’s Bazar leaves 1 dead

The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) base in Cox’s Bazar came under an unexpected attack today (24 February) by a group of miscreants from the neighbouring Samiti Para area, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

"In response, the Bangladesh Air Force is taking the necessary measures to address the situation," stated a press release signed by ISPR Assistant Director Ayesha Siddiqua.

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