Military Engineer Services (Bangladesh)

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Military Engineer Services
AbbreviationMES
Type Defence
Government Military Organization
HeadquartersArmy Headquaters E in C's Branch, Works Department Dhaka Cantonment, Dhaka
Official language
Bangla, English
Major General Iftekhar Anis, BSP, AWC, AFWC, PSC, PEG
Parent organization
Ministry of Defence
Affiliations Bangladesh Armed Forces
Bangladesh Army
Bangladesh Navy
Bangladesh Air Force
Ministry of Defence
Website mes.org.bd

Military Engineer Services also known as (MES) is a military engineering organization of the Bangladesh Armed Forces under the Ministry of Defence of Bangladesh.As the Public Works Department (PWD) assists in the works of the general public and government works, this organization only assists in the works of the Armed forces of Bangladesh. All cantonments of Bangladesh have a unit of this organization named "GE/AGE (Army/Navy/Air)". This organisation is responsible for the construction, development and maintenance of cantonments, institutions, educational institutions of the Provisional Forces of Bangladesh. Besides, this organization has special contribution in various government projects. Its headquarters is located at Army Headquarters E in C's branch office in Dhaka Cantonment. [1] [2] [3]

Activities

MES is responsible for the construction and maintenance of all cantonments, temporary force educational institutions, organizations in Bangladesh. MES has a role in the construction of major projects of Bangladesh Army, Bangladesh Navy and Bangladesh Air Force. Some of these projects are mentioned below: [4] [5]

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References

  1. "Official Website". Military Engineer Services (Bangladesh). 2024-04-24. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  2. "Official Governments Website". Military Engineer Services (Bangladesh). 2024-04-24. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  3. "MES Recruitment". Ntv. 2020-02-23. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  4. "Military engineers visit Walton factory". DHAKA TRIBUNE. 2021-12-09. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
  5. "The Prime Minister's directive to regularize the casual officers and employees of the Military Engineers Service (MES) has not been accepted even after 10 years". BANGLA TRIBUNE. 2023-05-10. Retrieved 2024-04-27.