Counter_Terrorism_and_Intelligence_Bureau

Counter Terrorism and Intelligence Bureau

Counter Terrorism and Intelligence Bureau

Intelligence agency of Bangladesh

Counter Terrorism and Intelligence Bureau, more commonly known as CTIB, is a Bangladeshi elite covert intelligence unit of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence, trained by DGFI, CIA and other special forces around the world. The unit is tasked with combatting terrorism, gathering information about any internal or external threat to Bangladesh and counter-attack. Since the formation of CTIB in 2006, terrorist activities have decreased in Bangladesh.[1]

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Administration

Counter Terrorism and Intelligence Bureau is operated by a Director who reports to DGFI.[2] The United States and Bangladesh signed a Counterterrorism Cooperation Initiative on 22 October 2013, to enhance bilateral co-operation.[3]

Operations

Training

CTIB holds joint training with DGFI and United States Special Forces.[4]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Bangladesh's Counter Terrorism Success". 2014-05-29. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
  2. [2]
    "Brigadier General S M Matiur Rahman". Retrieved 7 November 2014.
  3. [3]
    "Chapter 2. Country Reports: South and Central Asia Overview". U.S. Department of State. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
  4. [4]
    "Military Strategy of Bangladesh to Counter Terrorism in Near Future". Retrieved 7 November 2014.


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