Counter Terrorism and Intelligence Bureau

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Counter Terrorism and Intelligence Bureau
Active2006 – present
Country Bangladesh
AllegiancePrimary tasks:
  • Counter-terrorism
  • Intelligence gathering
  • Unconventional warfare
  • Special reconnaissance

Other roles:

  • Counter-proliferation
  • Hostage rescue
  • Humanitarian missions
  • Internal defence
BranchDirectorate General of Forces Intelligence
TypeSpecial operations force, Intelligence Unit
Nickname(s)CTIB
Commanders
Current
commander
Brigadier General S. M. Matiur Rahman

Counter Terrorism and Intelligence Bureau (more commonly known as CTIB) is an elite force and intelligence unit of Directorate General of Forces Intelligence, trained by DGFI, CIA and other special forces around the world. The unit is tasked with combatting terrorism, gathering information about any internal or external threat to Bangladesh and counter-attack. Since the formation of CTIB in 2006, terrorist activities have decreased in Bangladesh.[1]

Administration

Counter Terrorism and Intelligence Bureau is operated by a Director who reports to DGFI. As of now, CTIB is headed by Brigadier General S. M. Matiur Rahman.[2] The United States and Bangladesh signed a Counterterrorism Cooperation Initiative on 22 October 2013, to enhance bilateral co-operation.[3]

Training

CTIB holds joint training with DGFI and United States Special Forces.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Bangladesh's Counter Terrorism Success". Retrieved 7 November 2014.
  2. ^ "Brigadier General S M Matiur Rahman". Retrieved 7 November 2014.
  3. ^ "Chapter 2. Country Reports: South and Central Asia Overview". U.S. Department of State. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
  4. ^ "Military Strategy of Bangladesh to Counter Terrorism in Near Future". Retrieved 7 November 2014.