10th Infantry Division (Bangladesh)


The 10th Infantry Division 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.
On 19 April 2014, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina confirmed the approval for a new cantonment in Ramu.
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. Flag hoisting ceremony of the seven newly formed units was held on 9 February 2017. Flag hoisting program of 4 new units was held on 20 February 2018.

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. Major General Main Ullah Chowdhury, osp, awc, psc is the current General Officer Commanding of the division.
Combat Arms
Combat support
Combat Service support