প্রতিরক্ষা মন্ত্রণালয়

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) (প্রতিরক্ষা মন্ত্রণালয়) is a principal ministry of the Government of Bangladesh. It is tasked with formulating national defense policies, managing military administration, and maintaining national security and sovereignty.

Headquartered at the Ganabhaban Complex in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, it serves as the core administrative link between the government and the armed forces.

1. Key Functions & Mandates

• National Security: Safeguarding the territorial integrity, borders, airspace, and maritime boundaries of Bangladesh.

• Administrative Oversight: Exercising administrative and budgetary control over the defense services and its attached departments.

• Defense Procurement: Managing international defense treaties, bilateral cooperation, and the procurement of military equipment through specialized wings.

• Disaster Management Assistance: Coordinating with civil authorities to deploy military assistance during natural disasters, national emergencies, or humanitarian crises.

2. Armed Forces & Major Attached Agencies

The Ministry of Defence oversees the administrative and civilian functions of the three primary uniformed military branches, alongside critical inter-services agencies:

Uniformed Services (Coordinated via the Armed Forces Division)

• Bangladesh Army (বাংলাদেশ সেনাবাহিনী)

• Bangladesh Navy (বাংলাদেশ নৌবাহিনী)

• Bangladesh Air Force (বাংলাদেশ বিমানবাহিনী)

Key Departments & Autonomous Institutions

• Directorate General of Defence Purchase (DGDP): The primary procurement body for the armed forces.

• Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO/DCD): Manages civilian personnel and logistics across defense facilities.

• Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR): The official media and public relations wing of the military.

• Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD): The state weather and climate monitoring agency.

• Survey of Bangladesh (SOB): The national mapping and geodetic authority.

• Educational Institutes: Oversees premier institutions like the National Defence College (NDC), Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST), and Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC).

3. Recruitment & Job Portals

The Ministry of Defence frequently recruits both military officers and non-uniformed civilian staff across its multiple departments.

• Official Website: www.mod.gov.bd

• Civilian Recruitment Portal: dcd.teletalk.com.bd (Active job applications, such as CAO/DCD circulars, are routed here).