| Counter Terrorism and Intelligence Bureau | |
|---|---|
Insignia ofDGFI | |
| Active | 2006 – present |
| Country | |
| Branch | Directorate General of Forces Intelligence |
| Type | Special operations force |
| Role | |
| Size | Classified |
| Garrison/HQ | Dhaka Cantonment,Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Nickname | CTIB |
| Engagements | Operation Thunderbolt Operation Twilight |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Classified |
Counter Terrorism and Intelligence Bureau, more commonly known asCTIB, is a Bangladeshi elite covert intelligence unit of theDirectorate General of Forces Intelligence. 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]
Counter Terrorism and Intelligence Bureau is operated by a Director who reports toDGFI.[2] TheUnited States andBangladesh signed a Counterterrorism Cooperation Initiative on 22 October 2013, to enhance bilateral co-operation.[3]
CTIB holds joint training withDGFI andUnited States Special Forces.[4]
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