Bangladesh Army Firing Competition 2026 concludes in Cumilla
The army chief said firing proficiency is essential for achieving professional excellence in military service and remains an integral part of the basic training of army personnel.
The closing and prize-giving ceremony of the "Bangladesh Army Firing Competition-2026" was held at Cumilla Cantonment today (21 May).
Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman attended the ceremony as the chief guest and distributed prizes among the winners, according to an ISPR release.
In his remarks, the army chief said firing proficiency is essential for achieving professional excellence in military service and remains an integral part of the basic training of army personnel.
Keep updated, follow The Business Standard's Google news channel
He added that such annual competitions play an important role in enhancing the skills and professional standards of army members.
In the competition, the 17th Infantry Division emerged as champions, while the Para Commando Brigade finished as runners-up.
Soldier Pial Mondol of the 17th Infantry Division was adjudged the best firer. Soldier Tanvir Hossain of the 10 Infantry Division secured second position, while Soldier Joba Akter of the 24 Infantry Division was named best female firer.
A total of 17 teams took part in the competition, including all formations of the Bangladesh Army, logistics areas, five independent brigades and the Para Commando Brigade.
The event was conducted under the overall supervision of the Headquarters of the 33rd Infantry Division from 16 May.
Senior military officials, including the Master General of the Ordnance, Commandant of Bangladesh Ordnance Factory, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 33rd Infantry Division and Cumilla Area Commander, GOC of the 17th Infantry Division and Sylhet Area Commander, along with senior officers from Army Headquarters and various formations, were present.
