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Counter Terrorism and Intelligence Bureau
Insignia of DGFI
Active	2006 – present
Country	Bangladesh
Branch	Directorate General of Forces Intelligence
Type	Special operations force
Role	Counter-insurgency Counterintelligence Counter-terrorism Direct action HUMINT Special operations Special reconnaissance Unconventional warfare Hostage rescue Humanitarian aid
Size	Classified
Garrison/HQ	Dhaka Cantonment, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Nickname(s)	CTIB
Engagements	Operation Thunderbolt Operation Twilight
Commanders
Current commander	Classified

Counter Terrorism and Intelligence Bureau, more commonly known as CTIB, is a Bangladeshi elite covert intelligence unit of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence, trained by DGFI, CIA and other special forces around the world. 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.

Administration

Counter Terrorism and Intelligence Bureau is operated by a Director who reports to DGFI. The United States and Bangladesh signed a Counterterrorism Cooperation Initiative on 22 October 2013, to enhance bilateral co-operation.

Operations

• 2016- Operation Thunderbolt
• 2017- Operation Twilight

Training

CTIB holds joint training with DGFI and United States Special Forces.

See also

• National Committee for Intelligence Coordination
• National Security Intelligence
• Directorate General of Forces Intelligence

References

1. "Bangladesh's Counter Terrorism Success". 2014-05-29. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
2. "Brigadier General S M Matiur Rahman". Retrieved 7 November 2014.
3. "Chapter 2. Country Reports: South and Central Asia Overview". U.S. Department of State. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
4. "Military Strategy of Bangladesh to Counter Terrorism in Near Future". Retrieved 7 November 2014.

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