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About Us
Better known or labeled as the ‘ever-vigilant sentinels of the border’- Bangladesh Rifles is the paramilitary force in the country. The glorious history of the organization is replete with rich traditions and successful military expeditions. This paramilitary setup emerged as the most effective border security for the country on 3 March 1972 after the liberation of Bangladesh. The British government had first organized force during the colonial era by drawing from the sons of this soil. The BDR succeeded the East Pak Rifles in 1947 after the Eastern Frontier Rifles was disbanded in 1920. Before 1920, the Bengal Military guarded the borders since 1891, which in turn had succeeded the pioneers, the Ramgarh Local Battalion 1795.
Apart from its primary task of protecting the borders, the members of Bangladesh Rifles have taken pa numerous military operations displaying their courage, discipline and patriotism. This force was vested wife additional task of checking smuggling in 1958. Its members took up arms in an organized manner against erstwhile Pakistan Army during the liberation war of 1971. The organization is proud of its contribution tow the attainment of independence and sovereignty of the Bangladeshi nation: its members got as many as gallantry awards. Of them, Lance Naik Nur Mohammad Sheikh and Lance Naik Munshi Abdur Rouf were the highest gallantry award of Bir Sreshtha, 8 got Bir Uttam, 40 Bir Bikram and 91 Bir Patik.
Mission:
To protect, defend and safeguard the border of Bangladesh and prevent smuggling.
Roles and Objectives:
1) Border protection.
2) Anti-smuggling work.
3) Coming to the aid of civil and military authorities as directed by the government.
Manpower:
The BDR is headed by a Director General. Its total manpower is 67,000 organized into a central headquarter and various sectors, battalions and border outposts, mainly along the bordering areas of Bangladesh.
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