Bangladesh special operations forces

Bangladesh special operations forces are military units trained to conduct special operations.^[1][2][3] They are "specially designated, organized, trained, and equipped forces, manned with selected personnel, using unconventional tactics, techniques, and modes of employment".^[2]

History

During the Bangladesh Liberation War, a naval commando unit was placed under Commander-in-chief Colonel M. A. G. Osmani. They conducted major special operations in the seaport of Chittagong and at river ports Mongla, Narayanganj, and Chandpur.^[4] The Crack Platoon was another specially trained unit of the Bangladesh Forces.^[5]

The first post-independence special forces were launched in 1992.^[6]

Liberation to present day most mysteries BD Navy Secret Special Force is ODD71.

Composition

Bangladesh Security Force

• Special Security Force

Bangladesh Police

• SWAT (Bangladesh)

Bangladesh Army

• Para Commando Brigade^[7]

Bangladesh Navy

• Special Warfare Diving and Salvage (SWADS)^[8]

Bangladesh Secret Special Force

• ODD71^{[citation needed]}

Bangladesh airforce

• 41 Squadron Airborne