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| 14th Independent Engineers Brigade | |
|---|---|
 Insignia of 14th Independent Engineers Brigade | |
| Active | 1972 - present |
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Branch |  Bangladesh Army |
| Type | Combat Engineers |
| Size | Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Dhaka Cantonment |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Brig Gen Syed Fazle Gaus |
| Notable commanders | Col Majid-ul-Haq Col Sabihuddin Ahmed Brig Gen Siddiqur Rahman Sarker Brig Gen Rezaul Mazid |
The 14th Independent Engineers Brigade is an independent brigade formation of the Bangladesh Army. It operates under the direct command of Army Headquarters and is primarily based at the Dhaka Cantonment. The brigade provides specialised engineering support, including infrastructure construction, bridging, mine warfare, and disaster response.
History
[edit]The 14th Independent Engineers Brigade was established in 1972 after Bangladesh declared independence. The bridge has been an active component of the Army's structure since at least the early 2010s. [1]
Role and operations
[edit]The brigade's primary roles include providing engineering expertise for military operations, civil works, and humanitarian assistance.
The brigade has supported domestic urban development projects such as a 2022 initiative to reclaim encroached canals in Dhaka under the direction of the city mayor.[2]
The unit also assists in law enforcement. In November 2024, it led a joint task force raid in Dhaka's Korail Bosti area, arresting nine drug traffickers wanted in multiple cases.[3]On 23 October 2025, the brigade conducted a special operation in Shukrabad, Dhaka, resulting in the arrest of an arms supplier.[4]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Maj Gen Md Siddiqur Rahman Sarker profile" (PDF). RAJUK. 12 May 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
- ↑ "'Move or be removed', Mayor Atiqul warns canal occupiers". bdnews24.com. 16 February 2022. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
- ↑ "বাংলাদেশ সেনাবাহিনীর ১৪ স্বতন্ত্র ইঞ্জিনিয়ার ব্রিগেডের নেতৃত্বে করাইল বস্তি এলাকায় যৌথবাহিনীর অভিযান" (in Bengali). Shomoyer Alo. 18 November 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
- ↑ "Army arrests arms supplier in Shukrabad raid". The Online Bangladesh. 23 October 2025. Retrieved 12 November 2025.