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]
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]
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special forces ... highly trained elite troops, who specialize in unconventional military operations (such as covert operations, intelligence gathering, raids, sabotage, etc.)
special operations ... Military activities conducted by specially designated, organized, trained and equipped forces using distinct techniques and modes of employment.
special operations forces. Those Active and Reserve Component forces of the Services designated by the Secretary of Defense and specifically organized, trained, and equipped to conduct and support special operations.
The journey of the special force was launched in 1992, said [President] Hamid.
He congratulated ... 1st Para-Commando Battalion
Hasina also provided funding for ... the Navy's Special Warfare and Diving Salvage (SWADS) unit.