14th Independent Engineers Brigade

14th Independent Engineers Brigade
Insignia of 14th Independent Engineers Brigade
Active	1972 - present
Country	Bangladesh
Branch	Bangladesh Army
Type	Combat Engineers
Size	Brigade
Garrison/HQ	Dhaka Cantonment
Engagements	1972–1975 Bangladesh insurgency First Siege of Dhaka Second Siege of Dhaka 1982 Bangladeshi coup d'état July Revolution
Commanders
Current commander	Brig Gen Moin Uddin
Notable commanders	Col Majid-ul-Haq Col Sabihuddin Ahmed Brig Gen Siddiqur Rahman Sarker Brig Gen Rezaul Mazid

14th Independent Engineers Brigade is an independent brigade formation of Bangladesh Army. It operates under the direct command of Army Headquarters and is primarily based at Dhaka Cantonment. The brigade provides specialized engineering support, including infrastructure construction, bridging, mine warfare, and disaster response, while also participating in internal security operations.

History

The 14th Independent Engineers Brigade was established in 1972 after Independence of Bangladesh. Around then, the brigade reflected the Army's emphasis on enhancing engineering assets for both wartime and peacetime roles, particularly in the capital region. Specific details on its raising date remain limited in public records, but it has been an active component of the Army's structure since at least the early 2010s. ^[1]

Role and operations

The brigade's primary roles include: providing engineering expertise for military operations, civil works, and humanitarian assistance. It has been involved in international military cooperation, such as joint activities with the U.S. Army's 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade during Bijoy Dibosh celebrations in 2022, where it hosted tours and demonstrations. ^[2]

In domestic operations, the brigade has supported urban development projects, including a 2022 initiative to reclaim encroached canals in Dhaka under the direction of the city mayor, involving eviction and restoration efforts. ^[3]

The unit has also played a key role in law enforcement operations. In November 2024, it led a joint task force raid in Dhaka's Korail Bosti area, arresting nine top drug traffickers wanted in multiple cases. ^[4] More recently, on 23 October 2025, the brigade conducted a special operation in Shukrabad, Dhaka, resulting in the arrest of an arms supplier. ^[5]

References

1. "Maj Gen Md Siddiqur Rahman Sarker profile" (PDF). RAJUK. 12 May 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
2. "A 5th SFAB Team participates in Bijôy Dibôsh in Bangladesh". U.S. Army Pacific. 3 January 2022. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
3. "'Move or be removed', Mayor Atiqul warns canal occupiers". bdnews24.com. 16 February 2022. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
4. "বাংলাদেশ সেনাবাহিনীর ১৪ স্বতন্ত্র ইঞ্জিনিয়ার ব্রিগেডের নেতৃত্বে করাইল বস্তি এলাকায় যৌথবাহিনীর অভিযান" (in Bengali). Shomoyer Alo. 18 November 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
5. "Army arrests arms supplier in Shukrabad raid". The Online Bangladesh. 23 October 2025. Retrieved 12 November 2025.