17th Infantry Division (Bangladesh)


The 17th Infantry Division is a formation of the Bangladesh Army. It was formed as part of the development vision of Bangladesh Armed Forces Forces Goal 2030. It is located in Sylhet Division.

History

The division was officially formed on 17 September 2013, according to Forces Goal-2030. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina formally announced the raising of the division by hoisting the divisional flag at Jalalabad Cantonment. The division started its journey with the formation of 360 Infantry Brigade and the 32 and 33 Bangladesh Infantry Regiments.
On 23 November 2016, the Prime Minister laid the foundation stones of eight projects, including the division headquarters, at Sylhet Cantonment. A flag-raising ceremony of nine units, including a newly formed brigade was also held.

Formation

Under the division, there are 3 infantry brigades, 8 infantry regiments, 1 artillery brigade, 3 artillery regiments and 7 other various units. One of the previous commanders, Major General Jubayer Salehin, who also served in Sylhet Area, as its Area Commander became the Commandant of the Defence Services Command and Staff College.
Combat Arms
Combat support
Combat service support