10th Infantry Division (Bangladesh)
| 10th Infantry Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 01 March 2015 - present |
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Branch |  Bangladesh Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Ramu Cantonment |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Major General Md Main Ullah Chowdhury |
The 10th Infantry Division (Bangladeshi: ১০ম পদাতিক ডিভিশন) is a formation of the Bangladesh Army and one of the three divisions of Chittagong Division. It's located in the city of Cox's Bazar in southeastern Bangladesh. It was formed as part of the development vision of Bangladesh Armed Forces Forces Goal 2030.
History
Chittagong division has a history of ethnic and religious strife. With a purpose of tackling the corresponding problem and protecting the new maritime boundary, it was necessary to increase army's capability in the area. Considering this, initiative and corresponding measures were taken to form an infantry division as it was also part of the development vision of Bangladesh Armed Forces Forces Goal 2030.[1]
On 19 April 2014, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina confirmed the approval for a new cantonment in Ramu.[2]
Sheikh Hasina formally announced formation of the 10th Infantry Division, as well the brigade and regiments under its command by raising the flag on 1 March 2015.
Flag of seven units including that of the 2nd Infantry Brigade was hoisted on 10 March 2016.[3] Flag hoisting ceremony of the seven newly formed units was held on 9 February 2017.[4] Flag hoisting program of 4 new units was held on 20 February 2018.[5]
Formation
There are two infantry brigades, one artillery brigade, five infantry regiments, three artillery regiments, one engineering battalion and other various units including SSD Ramu and two field workshop units under the supervision of the 10th Infantry Division t.[6][7][8][9] Major General Main Ullah Chowdhury, osp, awc, psc is the current General Officer Commanding of the division.[10]
- Regiment of Artillery
- 10 Artillery Brigade
- 9 Field Regiment Artillery
- 27 Field Regiment Artillery
- 41 Medium Regiment Artillery
- loc bty arty
- Motors arty
- Infantry:
- 2 Infantry Brigade
- 97 Infantry Brigade
- 16 Cavalry Unit
- 8 East Bengal Regiment
- 24 Infantry Battalion
- 60 East Bengal Regiment
- 63 East Bengal Regiment
- 36 Bangladesh Infantry Regiment
- 37 Bangladesh Infantry Regiment
- 38 Bangladesh Infantry Regiment
- 39 Bangladesh Infantry Regiment
- 24 Infantry Battalion
- Ordnance Corps
- 509 Division Ordnance Company
- 10 Independent Ammunition Platoon
- Corps of Signals (Sig)
- 9 Signal Battalion
- 39 Signal Battalion
- Corps of Engineers
- 6 Engineer Battalion
- Army Medical Corps
- 55 field ambulance
References
- ^ "Remain alert against terrorism and militancy: PM to army". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2016-11-27.
- ^ "Ramu to see new cantonment | Dhaka Tribune". www.dhakatribune.com. Retrieved 2016-11-27.
- ^ "PM to army: Stay alert to face internal and external threats | Dhaka Tribune". archive.dhakatribune.com. Archived from the original on 2016-11-29. Retrieved 2016-11-27.
- ^ "রামু সেনানিবাসে কক্সবাজার এরিয়ায় নতুন ৭টি ইউনিটের পতাকা উত্তোলন অনুষ্ঠিত | ISPR". www.ispr.gov.bd. Retrieved 2017-02-10.
- ^ "রামু সেনানিবাসে ১০ পদাতিক ডিভিশনের অধীন ৪ টি ইউনিটের পতাকা উত্তোলন - ISPR". www.ispr.gov.bd. Retrieved 2018-02-20.
- ^ "News Details". 2016-11-28. Archived from the original on 2016-11-28. Retrieved 2016-11-28.
- ^ "Army allotted forest land illegally". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2016-11-29.
- ^ "Remain alert to protect Constitution and Sovereignty: HPM Sheikh Hasina to Bangladesh Army". Archived from the original on 2016-11-30. Retrieved 2016-11-29.
- ^ http://www.newstoday.com.bd, Hafez Ahmed @. "Ramu cantt will protect sea resources: PM". www.newstoday.com.bd. Retrieved 2016-11-28.
{{cite web}}: External link in|last= - ^ "Changes in top army positions | The Daily Star". 2017-02-17. Archived from the original on 2017-02-17. Retrieved 2017-02-17.