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Minister of Defence (Bangladesh)

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People's Republic of Bangladesh
Minister of Defence
বাংলাদেশের প্রতিরক্ষা মন্ত্রী
since 9 August 2024
Ministry of Defence
Style
TypeCabinet Minister
StatusAdviser
Member of
Reports to President
SeatBangladesh Secretariat
NominatorChief Adviser of Bangladesh
AppointerPresident of Bangladesh
Term lengthuntil the next general election is held and a new Prime Minister takes office
Formation18 December 1971; 52 years ago (18 December 1971)
Salary245000 (US$2,000)
per month
(incl. allowances)
Websitemod.gov.bd

The defence minister of Bangladesh heads the Ministry of Defence of the Government of Bangladesh. The post is usually held by the chief adviser of Bangladesh, who also serves as the president's second-in-command of the military. The MoD exercises supreme command authority over the Bangladesh Armed Forces.[1]

Organisational structure

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Parliament is constitutionally responsible for working with the president and the service chiefs in ensuring the nation's defence. In practice, however, members of Parliament have never played a significant role in either national defence planning or defence budgeting, the defence secretary does.[2]

Agencies and departments under the Ministry of Defence

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The list of agencies and departments under the Ministry of Defence of Bangladesh are given below:[3]

References

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Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain. Country Studies. Federal Research Division.

  1. ^ "Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus Named Chief Advisor Of Bangladesh Interim Government: Updates". NDTV.com. Archived from the original on 7 August 2024. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  2. ^ Heitzman, James; Worden, Robert, eds. (1989). "Organization of the Armed Forces". Bangladesh: A Country Study. Washington, D.C.: Federal Research Division, Library of Congress. p. 218.
  3. ^ "প্রতিরক্ষা মন্ত্রণালয়". বাংলাদেশ জাতীয় তথ্য বাতায়ন.