Lesson 3/33 min
BGB, Coast Guard and Ansar-VDP
Three forces at a glance
| Force | Headquarters | Main task |
|---|---|---|
| Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) | Pilkhana, Dhaka | Guarding the border |
| Coast Guard | Agargaon (Sher-e-Bangla Nagar), Dhaka | Coastal security and fighting piracy |
| Ansar-VDP | Khilgaon, Dhaka | Helping keep order in villages and communities |
BGB
- Its oldest root is the Ramgarh Local Battalion of 1795
- Named Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) on 3 March 1972
- The Pilkhana BDR mutiny: 25 February 2009 (25-26 February)
- The new name Border Guard Bangladesh came with a 2010 law; its flag and monogram were unveiled on 23 January 2011
- Motto “Simanter Atandra Prohori” (ever-vigilant sentinels of the border)
Watch out: In 2026 the government announced a decision to restore the name Bangladesh Rifles (BDR). Sources published in November 2026 still say BGB; check whether the law has changed before your exam. The books (16 sectors, 61 battalions) and the web (17 and 64) disagree on sector and battalion counts, so no counts are given.
Coast Guard and Ansar-VDP
- Coast Guard Act 1994; the force was formed on 14 February 1995
- The Ansar force began in 1948; VDP stands for Village Defence Party
- The Ansar-VDP Academy is at Safipur, Gazipur
Check yourself
Where is the BGB headquarters?
At a glance
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BGB headquarters: Pilkhana, Dhaka; motto “Simanter Atandra Prohori”.
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Named BDR on 3 March 1972; the Pilkhana mutiny was on 25 February 2009.
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The BGB flag and monogram were unveiled on 23 January 2011.
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Coast Guard formed on 14 February 1995; headquarters at Agargaon (Sher-e-Bangla Nagar).
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Ansar began in 1948; VDP = Village Defence Party; academy at Safipur, Gazipur.