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The '''11th Infantry Division''' ({{lang-bn|১১ম পদাতিক ডিভিশন}}) is a formation of the [[Bangladesh Army]] based in [[Bogra Cantonment]].<ref>{{cite news |date=29 February 2016 |title=First female officer leads contingent |language=en |work=The Daily Star |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/frontpage/first-female-officer-leads-contingent-783856 |access-date=24 November 2022}}</ref>
The '''11th Infantry Division''' ({{langx|bn|১১ম পদাতিক ডিভিশন}}) is a formation of the [[Bangladesh Army]] based in [[Bogra Cantonment]].<ref>{{cite news |date=29 February 2016 |title=First female officer leads contingent |language=en |work=The Daily Star |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/frontpage/first-female-officer-leads-contingent-783856 |access-date=24 November 2022}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==


In February 1996, [[President of Bangladesh]] [[Abdur Rahman Biswas]] dismissed the General officer commanding the 11th Infantry Division [[G.H. Murshed Khan]] for insubordination and Brigadier General [[Hameedur Rehman]] of [[Bangladesh Rifles]].<ref name="rfdg3">{{cite news |last1=Dahlburg |first1=Jhon-Thor |date=21 May 1996 |title=Bangladeshi President Fires Army Chief |url=http://articles.latimes.com/1996-05-21/news/mn-6642_1_presidents-army-fires |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150621063208/http://articles.latimes.com/1996-05-21/news/mn-6642_1_presidents-army-fires |archive-date=21 June 2015 |access-date=12 December 2016 |work=[[Los Angeles Times]]}}</ref> Chief of Staff of Bangladesh Army, Lieutenant General [[Abu Saleh Mohammad Nasim|Abu Saleh Mohammed Nasim]], revolted against the order leading to the [[1996 Bangladeshi coup d'état attempt]].<ref name="rfdg3" /> Troops from the 11th Infantry Division tried to march to Dhaka but failed due to Savar Cantonment, which remained loyal to the president, blocking [[Jamuna River (Bangladesh)|Jamuna River]] crossing.<ref name="yhtf">{{cite news |title=Bangladesh ex-army chief arrested |url=http://www.upi.com/Archives/1996/05/21/Bangladesh-ex-army-chief-arrested/3381832651200/ |access-date=12 December 2016 |work=UPI}}</ref>
In February 1996, [[President of Bangladesh]] [[Abdur Rahman Biswas]] dismissed the general officer commanding the 11th Infantry Division [[G.H. Murshed Khan]] for insubordination and Brigadier General Hameedur Rehman of [[Bangladesh Rifles]].<ref name="rfdg3">{{cite news |last1=Dahlburg |first1=Jhon-Thor |date=21 May 1996 |title=Bangladeshi President Fires Army Chief |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-05-21-mn-6642-story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150621063208/http://articles.latimes.com/1996-05-21/news/mn-6642_1_presidents-army-fires |archive-date=21 June 2015 |access-date=12 December 2016 |work=[[Los Angeles Times]]}}</ref> Chief of Staff of Bangladesh Army, Lieutenant General [[Abu Saleh Mohammad Nasim|Abu Saleh Mohammed Nasim]], revolted against the order leading to the [[1996 Bangladeshi coup d'état attempt]].<ref name="rfdg3" /> Troops from the 11th Infantry Division tried to march to Dhaka but failed due to Savar Cantonment, which remained loyal to the president, blocking the [[Jamuna River (Bangladesh)|Jamuna River]] crossing.<ref name="yhtf">{{cite news |title=Bangladesh ex-army chief arrested |url=http://www.upi.com/Archives/1996/05/21/Bangladesh-ex-army-chief-arrested/3381832651200/ |access-date=12 December 2016 |work=UPI}}</ref>


The 11 Infantry Division organized a cultural program with ATN Bangla in February 2014.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Correspondent |first1=A. |date=27 February 2014 |title="Aji E Boshonto Shondha" on ATN Bangla |language=en |work=The Daily Star |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/aji-e-boshonto-shondha-on-atn-bangla-13158 |access-date=24 November 2022}}</ref>
The 11 Infantry Division organized a cultural program with ATN Bangla in February 2014.<ref>{{cite news |date=27 February 2014 |title="Aji E Boshonto Shondha" on ATN Bangla |language=en |work=The Daily Star |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/aji-e-boshonto-shondha-on-atn-bangla-13158 |access-date=24 November 2022}}</ref>


Major General [[Md Khaled Al-Mamun]] was appointed commander of the 11th Infantry Division on 18 August 2022.<ref>{{cite news |title=Army gets two new GOCs, new military secy |language=en |work=New Age |url=https://www.newagebd.net/article/178787/army-gets-two-new-gocs-new-military-secy |access-date=24 November 2022}}</ref>
Major General [[Md Khaled Al-Mamun]] was appointed commander of the 11th Infantry Division on 18 August 2022.<ref>{{cite news |title=Army gets two new GOCs, new military secy |language=en |work=New Age |url=https://www.newagebd.net/article/178787/army-gets-two-new-gocs-new-military-secy |access-date=24 November 2022}}</ref>
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* 111th Infantry Brigade
* 111th Infantry Brigade
* 11th Artillery Brigade ([[Jahangirabad Cantonment]])
* 11th Artillery Brigade ([[Jahangirabad Cantonment]])
** 11th Self Propelled Artillery Regiment (Bogra Cantonment)
** 24th Field Regiment Artillery<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-11-09 |title=Bangladesh Army awards regimental colours to 4 units |url=https://archive.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/military-affairs/2020/11/09/bangladesh-army-awards-regimental-colours-to-4-units |access-date=2022-11-24 |work=Dhaka Tribune}}</ref>
** 24th Field Regiment Artillery<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-11-09 |title=Bangladesh Army awards regimental colours to 4 units |url=https://archive.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/military-affairs/2020/11/09/bangladesh-army-awards-regimental-colours-to-4-units |access-date=2022-11-24 |work=Dhaka Tribune}}</ref>
** 10th Medium Regiment Artillery
** 10th Medium Regiment Artillery
* 2nd Signal Battalion
* 2nd Signal Battalion
* 4th Signal Battalion
* 4th Signal Battalion
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* 49th Divisional Support Battalion
* JCO-NCO Academy
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* 49 Support Battalion
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== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 21:21, 21 October 2024

11th Infantry Division
Insignia of 11th Infantry Division
Country Bangladesh
Branch Bangladesh Army
TypeInfantry
SizeDivision
Garrison/HQBogra Cantonment
Commanders
Current
commander		Major General Khaled Al-Mamun
Notable
commanders

The 11th Infantry Division (Bengali: ১১ম পদাতিক ডিভিশন) is a formation of the Bangladesh Army based in Bogra Cantonment.[1]

History

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In February 1996, President of Bangladesh Abdur Rahman Biswas dismissed the general officer commanding the 11th Infantry Division G.H. Murshed Khan for insubordination and Brigadier General Hameedur Rehman of Bangladesh Rifles.[2] Chief of Staff of Bangladesh Army, Lieutenant General Abu Saleh Mohammed Nasim, revolted against the order leading to the 1996 Bangladeshi coup d'état attempt.[2] Troops from the 11th Infantry Division tried to march to Dhaka but failed due to Savar Cantonment, which remained loyal to the president, blocking the Jamuna River crossing.[3]

The 11 Infantry Division organized a cultural program with ATN Bangla in February 2014.[4]

Major General Md Khaled Al-Mamun was appointed commander of the 11th Infantry Division on 18 August 2022.[5]

Former commanders

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Units

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  • 11th Infantry Division HQ at Bogra Cantonment
  • 93rd Armoured Brigade
  • 26th Infantry Brigade
  • 111th Infantry Brigade
  • 11th Artillery Brigade (Jahangirabad Cantonment)
    • 11th Self Propelled Artillery Regiment (Bogra Cantonment)
    • 24th Field Regiment Artillery[8]
    • 10th Medium Regiment Artillery
  • 2nd Signal Battalion
  • 4th Signal Battalion
  • 49th Divisional Support Battalion

References

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  1. ^ "First female officer leads contingent". The Daily Star. 29 February 2016. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
  2. ^ a b c Dahlburg, Jhon-Thor (21 May 1996). "Bangladeshi President Fires Army Chief". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 21 June 2015. Retrieved 12 December 2016.
  3. ^ "Bangladesh ex-army chief arrested". UPI. Retrieved 12 December 2016.
  4. ^ ""Aji E Boshonto Shondha" on ATN Bangla". The Daily Star. 27 February 2014. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
  5. ^ "Army gets two new GOCs, new military secy". New Age. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
  6. ^ "Saiful Alam made DGFI chief as five major generals get new duties in army shake-up". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
  7. ^ "Major General Moshfequr Rahman made BUP VC". New Age. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
  8. ^ "Bangladesh Army awards regimental colours to 4 units". Dhaka Tribune. 2020-11-09. Retrieved 2022-11-24.
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