Counter Terrorism and Intelligence Bureau

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Counter Terrorism and Intelligence Bureau
National emblem of Bangladesh.svg
Active 2006 – present
Country  Bangladesh
Allegiance Primary tasks:
  • Counter-terrorism
  • Intelligence Gathering
  • Unconventional warfare
  • Special reconnaissance
  • Direct action

Other roles:

  • Counter-proliferation
  • Hostage rescue
  • Humanitarian missions
  • Foreign internal defense
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

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