| 9th Infantry Division | |
|---|---|
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| Active | November 1975 - present |
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Branch |  Bangladesh Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Savar Cantonment |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Major General Muhammad Moin Khan |
| Notable commanders |
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The 9th Infantry Division ("The Lightning Division") is a formation of the Bangladesh Army, based in Savar Cantonment, Savar, Dhaka. It is the first infantry division of the Bangladesh Army that was raised post-independence.
The division is considered the most strategic and important formation of the Bangladesh Army, as it is entrusted with the security of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh.[1][2]
- ^ "Bangladesh Army's winter outdoor exercise 2021-22 ends". The Business Standard. 2022-01-13. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- ^ "GOC of Ninth Infantry Division and Commander of Savar Area Major General Waqar-uz-Zaman handing over the championship trophy to Savar Area team". The New Nation. Retrieved 2023-07-24.