Counter Terrorism and Intelligence Bureau, more commonly known as CTIB, is a Bangladeshi elite covert intelligence unit of the Directorate 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.
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
