Brigadier general (Bangladesh)
| Brigadier General ব্রিগেডিয়ার জেনারেল | |
|---|---|
 The insignia for the rank of brigadier general is the Nymphaeaceae the Emblem of Bangladesh, above three pips. | |
 Vehicle Star plate of Brigadier general | |
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Service branch |  Bangladesh Army |
| Abbreviation | Brig Gen |
| Rank group | Flag officer |
| Rank | One-star |
| NATO rank code | OF-6 |
| Non-NATO rank | O-7 |
| Formation | 6 April 1972 |
| Next higher rank | Major General |
| Next lower rank | Colonel |
| Equivalent ranks | |
Brigadier General (Bengali: ব্রিগেডিয়ার জেনারেল, romanized: Brigēḍiẏāra jēnārēla) is a senior rank in the Bangladesh Army. It is the fourth-highest active rank of the Bangladesh Army and was created as a direct equivalent of the British military rank of Brigadier. It is the truncated general rank and flag officer of the army.[1]
Details
Brigadier general is a higher rank than Colonel, but lower than Major General. The order is the equivalent of Commodore in the Bangladesh Navy and Air Commodore in the Bangladesh Air Force.
History
Prior to 2001, the Bangladesh Army rank was known as brigadier, in conformity with the rank structure of the Commonwealth Nations. In 2001, the Bangladesh Army rechristened the rank to brigadier general.[2]
Insignia
The rank insignia for a brigadier general is a shapla (water lily) above three pips.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Bangladesh Military Ranks". War Power Bangladesh.
- ^ "Army Regulations" (PDF). Government of Bangladesh.
- ^ Army, Bangladesh. "Rank Categories". Bangladesh Army. Dhaka. Retrieved 2024-07-27.