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Abdus Salam (general)
Abdus Salam rcds, psc (born 28 February 1942) is a former two star army officer, cabinet minister and politician. Affiliated with the Bangladesh Awami League, he served as a Jatiya Sangsad member representing the Mymensingh-9 constituency in 2024. On 11 January 2024, he is a former minister of the Ministry of Planning served in 2024. Career Salam was elected to parliament from Mymensingh-9 as an Awami League candidate in 2008. His nomination was cancelled by the Bangladesh Election Commission The Bangladesh Election Commission (), abbreviated and publicly referred to as EC, is a government controlled constitutional body that operates the Law, legal functions of election laws in Bangladesh. Article 118 of the Constitution of Bangla ... for defaulting on a loan. He appealed the cancellation and was subsequently elected during the appeal process. In 2013, Bangladesh High Court cancelled his election following an appeal by an Awami League activists. Salam was elected to par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of Planning (Bangladesh)
The Ministry of Planning (; ''Parikalpanā mantraṇālaẏa'') oversees the financial policies of the Bangladeshi Government, responsible for socioeconomic planning and statistics management. Directorates 1. Planning Division * Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies * Planning Commission 2. Statistics and Informatics Division * Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics 3. Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation Division * Central Procurement Technical Unit References Planning Bangladesh Bangladesh, officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in South Asia. It is the List of countries and dependencies by population, eighth-most populous country in the world and among the List of countries and dependencies by ... Ministries established in 2002 2002 establishments in Bangladesh {{Bangladesh-gov-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangladesh Awami League
The Awami League, officially known as Bangladesh Awami League, is a major List of political parties in Bangladesh, political party in Bangladesh. The oldest existing political party in the country, the party played the leading role in achieving the independence of Bangladesh. It is one of the two dominant parties in the country, along with their traditional rival, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). The party's activities were banned on 10 May 2025, under the Anti-Terrorism Act, 2009, Anti-Terrorism Act. In 1949, the party was founded as the East Pakistan Awami Muslim League (after 1955, the East Pakistan Awami League) by Bengali nationalism, Bengali nationalists, Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani, Yar Mohammad Khan and Shamsul Huq, and joined later by Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy who went on to become Prime Minister of Pakistan. It was established as the Socialism, socialist Bengali people, Bengali alternative to the domination of the Muslim League (Pakistan), Muslim League in Pakist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangladesh Election Commission
The Bangladesh Election Commission (), abbreviated and publicly referred to as EC, is a government controlled constitutional body that operates the Law, legal functions of election laws in Bangladesh. Article 118 of the Constitution of Bangladesh, Bangladeshi Constitution allows the commission to be formed consisting of a Chief Election Commissioner of Bangladesh, Chief Election Commissioner alongside a number of assisting Election Commissioner of Bangladesh, Election Commissioners under permission granted by the President of Bangladesh. Structure The appointment of the chief election commissioner of Bangladesh and other election commissioners (if any) is made by the president. When the election commission consists of more than one person, the chief election commissioner is to act as its chairman. Under the constitution, the term of office of any election commissioner is five years from the date on which he enters upon office. A person who has held office as chief election com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Planning Ministry (Bangladesh)
The Ministry of Planning (; ''Parikalpanā mantraṇālaẏa'') oversees the financial policies of the Bangladeshi Government, responsible for socioeconomic planning and statistics management. Directorates 1. Planning Division * Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies * Planning Commission 2. Statistics and Informatics Division * Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics 3. Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation Division *Central Procurement Technical Unit References Planning Bangladesh Bangladesh, officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in South Asia. It is the List of countries and dependencies by population, eighth-most populous country in the world and among the List of countries and dependencies by ... Ministries established in 2002 2002 establishments in Bangladesh {{Bangladesh-gov-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jatiya Sangsad
The Jatiya Sangsad (), often simply referred to as Sangsad and also known as is the unicameral Legislature, legislative body of Bangladesh. The current parliament of Bangladesh contains 350 seats, including 50 seats reserved exclusively for women. Elected occupants are called Member of Parliament (Bangladesh), members of Parliament, or MPs. The 2024 Bangladeshi general election, 12th national parliamentary election was held on 7 January 2024. Elections to the body are held every five years, unless a parliament is dissolved earlier by the President of Bangladesh. On 6 August 2024, President Mohammed Shahabuddin dissolved parliament after the resignation of Sheikh Hasina and ordered to form an 2024 Bangladesh Interim Government, interim government. The leader of the party (or alliance of parties) holding the majority of seats becomes the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, and so the Head of government, head of the government. The President of Bangladesh, the ceremonial head of state, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Awami League
The Awami League, officially known as Bangladesh Awami League, is a major List of political parties in Bangladesh, political party in Bangladesh. The oldest existing political party in the country, the party played the leading role in achieving the independence of Bangladesh. It is one of the two dominant parties in the country, along with their traditional rival, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). The party's activities were banned on 10 May 2025, under the Anti-Terrorism Act, 2009, Anti-Terrorism Act. In 1949, the party was founded as the East Pakistan Awami Muslim League (after 1955, the East Pakistan Awami League) by Bengali nationalism, Bengali nationalists, Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani, Yar Mohammad Khan and Shamsul Huq, and joined later by Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy who went on to become Prime Minister of Pakistan. It was established as the Socialism, socialist Bengali people, Bengali alternative to the domination of the Muslim League (Pakistan), Muslim League in Pakist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Two Star Rank
Military star ranking is military terminology, used in mainly English speaking countries, to describe General officer, general and flag officers. Within Member states of NATO, NATO's armed forces, the stars are equal to Ranks and insignia of NATO, OF-6–10. Star ranking One-star A one-star rank is usually the lowest ranking general officer, general or flag officer. In many Commonwealth of Nations, Commonwealth countries, the one-star army rank of Brigadier#British tradition, Brigadier is considered the highest field officer rank. Two-star A two-star rank is usually the second lowest ranking general officer, general or flag officer. Three-star A three-star rank is usually the third highest general officer, general or flag officer. Four-star A four-star rank is usually the highest or second highest ranking general officer, general or flag officer. Five-star A five-star rank is usually the highest ranking general officer, general or flag officer. This rank is usuall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bogra Cantonment
Bogra Cantonment, also known as Majhira Cantonment, is a cantonment located at Shajahanpur Upazila, Bangladesh. About 10 kilometers south of Bogura, a city in Rajshahi Division of Bangladesh. It is the headquarters of the 11th Infantry Division of Bangladesh Army. The Armoured Corps Center & School (ACC&S), and the Non-Commissioned Officers Academy (NCOA) of the Bangladesh Army The Bangladesh Army () is the land warfare branch, and the largest component of the Bangladesh Armed Forces. The primary mission of the Army is to defend the land of Bangladesh from any external attack. Control of personnel and operations is ad ... are also located there. Beyond the military significance, Bogra Cantonment is home to an educational institution, the Bogura Cantonment Public School and College (BCPSC), established in 1979. The Cantonment Board, a local governing body, oversees the administration and infrastructure development within the area. See also * Savar Cantonment * Alikad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
11th Infantry Division (Bangladesh)
The 11th Infantry Division () is a formation of the Bangladesh Army. It has the Bogra Cantonment, the Jahangirabad Cantonment and the Qadriabad Cantonment under its command. The Bogra Cantonment is the HQ of this division. History 11th Infantry Division was inaugurated on 29 March 1976 by then chief of army staff Lieutenant General Ziaur Rahman and appointed Major General Abu Zafar Chowdhury as first general officer commanding. It is the second infantry division of Bangladesh Army. Initially headquartered at Jahangirabad Cantonment, the division was composed of 26th Infantry Brigade, 111th Infantry Brigade and 11th Artillery Brigade. The headquarters shifted to Bogra Cantonmenton 1978 under Major General Amzad Ahmed Chowdhury who also established the Bogra Cantonment Public School and College. The 93rd Armoured Brigade was installed on 23 November 1979 as the first mechanized brigade of Bangladesh army with units composed of 4th Horse Regiment, 4th East Bengal Regiment an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rangpur Cantonment
Rangpur Cantonment () is a cantonment located in Rangpur, Bangladesh. It is the headquarters of 66th Infantry Division of the Bangladesh Army. History The locals of Rangpur were protesting against Pakistanis from the very beginning of the year 1971. Consequently, some including one teenager laid down their lives on the streets of Rangpur. This was even referred in the 7th March speech. But within mid-March, the Pakistanis themselves became cornered in the city as the youth of Rangpur and mobs had already started attacking them. In such an event, one youngman named "Shahed" attacked a lieutenant of Pakistan army, tackled him and 3 of his subordinate troops alone and bare handedly and then obtained their arms. In the night of 25 March, when the Pakistan Army The Pakistan Army (, ), commonly known as the Pak Army (), is the Land warfare, land service branch and the largest component of the Pakistan Armed Forces. The president of Pakistan is the Commander-in-chief, suprem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Armed Forces Division
The Armed Forces Division (AFD) () is the principal national command authority for national defense of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. The command and control of the Bangladesh Armed Forces is exercised in this division, under direct control and supervision by the prime minister, who is also in charge of Ministry of Defence. The headquarters is located in Dhaka Cantonment. History In 1976, ''the then'' President Ziaur Rahman organised and created the Commander-in-Chief's Secretariat under the office of the President, consolidating central authority dealing with all national security issues while operating under various degrees of authority and responsibility under Ministry of Defense. President Abdus Sattar intended to further organize and structure the body into Bangladesh National Security Council under the office of the President. However, President Hossain Mohammad Ershad put an immediate hold to bringing the NSC under full civilian control after seizing state power ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pakistan Armoured Corps
The Pakistan Army Armoured Corps is a Military administration, military administrative and combined arms service Military branch, branch of the Pakistan Army. Headquartered in Nowshera Cantonment, Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan, the corps is commanded by its director-general, Major-General Zafar Marwat as of 2023. Overview The Pakistan Army's armored corps was commissioned as an administrative corps from the partition of the former British Indian Army's Indian Army Armoured Corps, Armoured Corps– there were six regiments that formed the basis of the Armoured Corps. During the early years, the British Army officers played a crucial role in running the military operations from the Nowshera Cantonment which remains till this day Armoured Corps' headquarter. Until 1956, the training and field manuals were based on British Army but later adopted U.S. Army's field manual and training, which is continue to be practiced by armoured corps' training school ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
