বাংলাদেশ সশস্ত্র বাহিনী বিভাগ | |
Agency overview | |
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Formed | 10 November 1986 |
Jurisdiction | Bangladesh Armed Forces |
Headquarters | Prime Minister's Office, Dhaka Cantonment |
Prime Minister responsible | |
Agency executive | |
Parent agency | Prime Minister's Office |
Website | Armed Forces Division |
The Armed Forces Division (AFD) (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ সশস্ত্র বাহিনী বিভাগ) is the principal national command authority for national defense of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. The command and control of the Bangladesh Armed Forces is exercised in this division, under direct control and supervision by the prime minister, who is also in charge of Ministry of Defence.[1] The headquarters is located in Dhaka Cantonment.[2]