Counter Terrorism and Intelligence Bureau
| Counter Terrorism and Intelligence Bureau | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | 2006 – present |
| Country |
 Bangladesh |
| Allegiance |
Primary tasks:
Other roles:
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| Branch |
 Directorate General of Forces Intelligence |
| Type | Special operations force, Intelligence Unit |
| Nickname(s) | CTIB |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Brig. Gen S M Matiur Rahman |
Counter Terrorism and Intelligence Bureau;(More commonly known as CTIB) is the 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 fully dedicated to Anti-terrorism and responsible for gathering information about any internal and external threat to Bangladesh and counterattack. CTIB are considered by many the Bangladeshi equivalent to the Cuerpo de Fuerzas Especiales of Mexico and US Army Special Forces. Since the formation of CTIB in 2006, No terrorist activities have taken place in Bangladesh.[1]
Administration
Counter Terrorism and Intelligence Bureau is operated by a Director who is responsible for reporting to DGFI. As of now, CTIB is headed by Brig. Gen S M Matiur Rahman.[2] The United States and Bangladesh signed a Counterterrorism Cooperation Initiative on 22 October 2013, to enhance bilateral cooperation.[3]
Training
CTIB is one of the most elite and equipped intelligence unit in the world. CTIB consists of the bestest Army personnel of Bangladesh Armed Forces. CTIB holds joint training with DGFI and United States Special Forces.[4]
Transportation
Lockheed C-130 Hercules, Antonov An-32, Mil Mi-17, Bell 212, AW139, Mil Mi-171, Dornier 228 NG, AgustaWestland AW109 and Harbin Z-9
References
- ↑ "Bangladesh's Counter Terrorism Success". Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- ↑ "Brigadier General S M Matiur Rahman". Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- ↑ "Chapter 2. Country Reports: South and Central Asia Overview". U.S. Department of State. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- ↑ "Military Strategy of Bangladesh to Counter Terrorism in Near Future". Retrieved 7 November 2014.
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