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Well, not us. Also not sure that is for export.
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Man, tanks are improtant but not nearly as much as AD and long range missiles, specially for us. Yet army is focused on close/direct combat element and still missing the bigger picture.
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It's not in Chinese army's camo. That's why the suspicion. Well, it’s not like BD has balls/will to purchase two types at once.
We always blame the military but the govt and the foreign powers are the problems. We saw what army chief and former air chiefs said. The military always wanted the weapons they needed.
Army chief directly said that no govt ever worked for national security. We saw what Russia, China, India did and now what USA is crazy about. How Hasina tactfully avoided giving military the most important, major items and offensive weapons.
See any progress on Type-A mlrs, MR-SAM project? Cause Hasina was a puppet. It would be really interesting 5 years if BNP comes to power, want to see what they do for military this time.
Last time they didn't do so well. But taking care of BAL-Indian elements might take their time. BNP, Jamat fanboys in another forum were quite vocal about Hasina’s work. I'd love to see their reaction if BNP fails this time. Though they are already doing some "amazing jobs". If you know what I mean.
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I have a bad feeling that they will also 'focus' on 'economy' and 'development' just like Hassina did.
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I only see NCP and some unknown guys talk about security and military. Nobody is talking against the deal with USA.
It is indeed the second shipment of VT-5s for 26 Horse Regt, they were supposed to go for amphibious tanks but no tank could satisfy ARTDOCs requirements. (Confirmed by a squadron commander serving with 26Hrs)
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Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman returned home yesterday (27 August) after completing an official visit to China, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a press release today (28 August).
During the visit, General Waker-Uz-Zaman held courtesy meetings with senior Chinese military and civilian officials, including General Chen Hui, Political Commissar of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Ground Forces. Discussions focused on issues of bilateral interest.
On 22 August, upon his arrival at the PLA Headquarters, the army chief was accorded a Guard of Honour.
He later held a courtesy meeting with General Chen Hui, where they discussed matters including strategic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and China's potential assistance in the repatriation of forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals.
They also explored the possibility of Chinese support in developing Bangladesh's military industry.
On 23 August, General Waker-Uz-Zaman met with Chen Defang, president of China's NORINCO Group. The discussions centred on issues related to the Bangladesh Army's operational interests, including the upgrading and maintenance of NORINCO-supplied military equipment currently in use by the Bangladesh Army.
Besides, the army chief visited the training facilities at the Beijing campus of the PLA Academy of Armoured Forces, including its military equipment production laboratories.
Notably, Bangladesh Army officers receive technical training at this internationally recognised institution.
In addition, General Waker-Uz-Zaman visited several factories and research centres operated by NORINCO Group in Beijing and Xiang, as well as facilities of China Aerospace Long-March International Co Ltd and the Aisheng UAV Factory.
He also inspected other advanced weapons and ammunition manufacturing plants.
The army chief departed for China on 20 August on an official visit.
Army chief returns home from China
The army chief departed for China on 20 August on an official visit.
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The Indian-backed armed group United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) has become active in destabilizing the Chittagong Hill Tracts again. Its members have been involved in activities such as staging rape dramas to incite communal riots, launching attacks in the hills with weapons and training, and engaging in extortion and kidnapping. According to security forces, India is again trying to threaten Bangladesh's sovereignty by creating instability in the hills after the deposed dictator Sheikh Hasina fled.
In this situation, senior army officials serving in the hills have said that there is no alternative but to set up at least 250 new army camps in the hilly areas. Their argument is that if there are new camps, immediate response can be given on every route, the flow of weapons will stop and it will be possible to stop extortion and kidnapping. It is necessary to increase the army camps in the Chittagong Hill Tracts to protect the sovereignty of the state and ensure security. Several senior army officials shared this information with Amar Desh on condition of anonymity.
These army officers claim that the reduction in camps after the peace agreement has led to the armed groups gaining new strength and are now openly engaging in extortion, kidnapping and killing. The armed groups in the hills have collected about Tk 350 crore in extortion in the last one year. According to intelligence reports, the UPDF has collected Tk 104 crore of this. The list of extortionists includes ordinary people, businessmen, agriculture, vehicles, contractors, timber, bamboo and kidnapping. Of this, the armed groups have collected Tk 244 crore from Rangamati district, Tk 86 crore from Khagrachari and Tk 20 crore from Bandarban.
Not only extortion; UPDF is also involved in kidnapping and murder. Since 2009, the armed group has kidnapped 332 people. Among them were Paharis. The latest incident was the kidnapping of five students of Chittagong University. Since 2009, 89 people have been killed by them, including members of ethnic minorities and 16 members of the army.
The UPDF and its allies are waging sabotage inside Bangladesh with weapons and training from camps set up in Mizoram, India. The army believes that setting up camps is essential for taking quick action in remote areas along the border. At present, there are 210 camps, including 90 in Khagrachhari, 70 in Rangamati and 50 in Bandarban, but this is not enough in the geographical reality of the hills. If there are at least 250 new camps, the terrorists will no longer be able to raise their heads.
A brigade commander serving in the hills told Amar Desh, "The activities of UPDF and other terrorist groups are no longer limited to extortion or kidnapping. They are carrying out attacks in the hills with training and weapons directly from Mizoram, India. To establish control in the border areas, it is essential to set up additional army camps. We believe that at least 250 new camps are needed."
A lieutenant colonel in charge of Khagrachari zone said, "The way the fake rape drama was staged, a bigger incident could happen in the future. The rapid presence of the army is essential to prevent such a conspiracy. But there are no army camps in many places in the vast hilly area, as a result of which terrorists exploit loopholes. That is why we have demanded the establishment of 250 camps."
A major serving in Bandarban said, "We have information about the extortion and killings of the UPDF. They are operating with the direct support of Indian intelligence agencies. We have identified every route. Now we need immediate control. If the new camps are there, we can conduct operations anywhere within an hour."
A zone commander in Rangamati said, "We have intelligence evidence that at least six UPDF camps are in Mizoram, India. Their people are entering Bangladesh after training. This infiltration cannot be stopped without increasing the camps in the border hills. It is necessary to increase the number of army camps to 250 to protect national sovereignty."
Brigadier General Hasan Mahmud, who is in charge of Khagrachari, told Amar Desh that the issue of setting up a new army camp is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Defense. We are currently monitoring the resources we have. The UPDF is trying to create communal riots in front of ordinary hill women and young students by capitalizing on the rape incident. In these programs, firing has been carried out by foreign terrorists using domestic and automatic weapons. The army will play the highest role in protecting the sovereignty of the country.
Security analyst Mohammad Emdadul Islam told Amar Desh, "Currently, the increasing terrorist activities, extortion, kidnapping and killings in the Chittagong Hill Tracts have reached a new level. If the army wants to withdraw the camp, why should we withdraw it? We will move forward with our strategy."
Security expert Professor Dr. Shahiduzzaman told Amar Desh that UPDF and other armed groups are entering Bangladesh with training and weapons from Mizoram and Tripura in India, which is a matter of concern for us. Without quick response and effective surveillance in remote areas along the border, it is not possible to protect the sovereignty of the country. That is why it is imperative to establish 250 new army camps. If these camps are established, the army will be able to respond quickly and effectively suppress terrorist activities.
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In this situation, senior army officials serving in the hills have said that there is no alternative but to set up at least 250 new army camps in the hilly areas. Their argument is that if there are new camps, immediate response can be given on every route, the flow of weapons will stop and it will be possible to stop extortion and kidnapping. It is necessary to increase the army camps in the Chittagong Hill Tracts to protect the sovereignty of the state and ensure security. Several senior army officials shared this information with Amar Desh on condition of anonymity.
These army officers claim that the reduction in camps after the peace agreement has led to the armed groups gaining new strength and are now openly engaging in extortion, kidnapping and killing. The armed groups in the hills have collected about Tk 350 crore in extortion in the last one year. According to intelligence reports, the UPDF has collected Tk 104 crore of this. The list of extortionists includes ordinary people, businessmen, agriculture, vehicles, contractors, timber, bamboo and kidnapping. Of this, the armed groups have collected Tk 244 crore from Rangamati district, Tk 86 crore from Khagrachari and Tk 20 crore from Bandarban.
Not only extortion; UPDF is also involved in kidnapping and murder. Since 2009, the armed group has kidnapped 332 people. Among them were Paharis. The latest incident was the kidnapping of five students of Chittagong University. Since 2009, 89 people have been killed by them, including members of ethnic minorities and 16 members of the army.
The UPDF and its allies are waging sabotage inside Bangladesh with weapons and training from camps set up in Mizoram, India. The army believes that setting up camps is essential for taking quick action in remote areas along the border. At present, there are 210 camps, including 90 in Khagrachhari, 70 in Rangamati and 50 in Bandarban, but this is not enough in the geographical reality of the hills. If there are at least 250 new camps, the terrorists will no longer be able to raise their heads.
Hasina's government was kind to armed groups (hill terrorists)
The army headquarters says that during Sheikh Hasina's tenure, there was an unwritten order to be flexible towards armed groups, as a result of which terrorists became strong by exploiting political support and administrative laxity. But the current policy is 'no compromise'. That is, there is no room for any kind of compromise or discussion with terrorists, direct action is the only way. Because, the groups never represent the common people; they have held both the hill and Bengali communities hostage.A brigade commander serving in the hills told Amar Desh, "The activities of UPDF and other terrorist groups are no longer limited to extortion or kidnapping. They are carrying out attacks in the hills with training and weapons directly from Mizoram, India. To establish control in the border areas, it is essential to set up additional army camps. We believe that at least 250 new camps are needed."
A lieutenant colonel in charge of Khagrachari zone said, "The way the fake rape drama was staged, a bigger incident could happen in the future. The rapid presence of the army is essential to prevent such a conspiracy. But there are no army camps in many places in the vast hilly area, as a result of which terrorists exploit loopholes. That is why we have demanded the establishment of 250 camps."
A major serving in Bandarban said, "We have information about the extortion and killings of the UPDF. They are operating with the direct support of Indian intelligence agencies. We have identified every route. Now we need immediate control. If the new camps are there, we can conduct operations anywhere within an hour."
A zone commander in Rangamati said, "We have intelligence evidence that at least six UPDF camps are in Mizoram, India. Their people are entering Bangladesh after training. This infiltration cannot be stopped without increasing the camps in the border hills. It is necessary to increase the number of army camps to 250 to protect national sovereignty."
Brigadier General Hasan Mahmud, who is in charge of Khagrachari, told Amar Desh that the issue of setting up a new army camp is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Defense. We are currently monitoring the resources we have. The UPDF is trying to create communal riots in front of ordinary hill women and young students by capitalizing on the rape incident. In these programs, firing has been carried out by foreign terrorists using domestic and automatic weapons. The army will play the highest role in protecting the sovereignty of the country.
Security analyst Mohammad Emdadul Islam told Amar Desh, "Currently, the increasing terrorist activities, extortion, kidnapping and killings in the Chittagong Hill Tracts have reached a new level. If the army wants to withdraw the camp, why should we withdraw it? We will move forward with our strategy."
Security expert Professor Dr. Shahiduzzaman told Amar Desh that UPDF and other armed groups are entering Bangladesh with training and weapons from Mizoram and Tripura in India, which is a matter of concern for us. Without quick response and effective surveillance in remote areas along the border, it is not possible to protect the sovereignty of the country. That is why it is imperative to establish 250 new army camps. If these camps are established, the army will be able to respond quickly and effectively suppress terrorist activities.
বিশেষ প্রতিবেদন: সার্বভৌমত্ব রক্ষায় পাহাড়ে ২৫০ ক্যাম্প চায় সেনাবাহিনী
সার্বভৌমত্ব রক্ষায় পাহাড়ে ২৫০ ক্যাম্প চায় সেনাবাহিনী শিরোনামে ১ অক্টোবর ২০২৫ বিশেষ প্রতিবেদন প্রকাশ করেছে দৈনিক আমার দেশ পত্রিকা।
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