14th Independent Engineers Brigade

14th Independent Engineers Brigade
Insignia of 14th Independent Engineers Brigade
Active	1972 - present
Country	Bangladesh
Branch	Bangladesh Army
Type	Combat Engineers
Size	Brigade
Garrison/HQ	Dhaka Cantonment
Engagements	1972–1975 Bangladesh insurgency First Siege of Dhaka Second Siege of Dhaka 1982 Bangladeshi coup d'état July Revolution
Commanders
Current commander	Brig Gen Syed Fazle Gaus
Notable commanders	Col Majid-ul-Haq Col Sabihuddin Ahmed Brig Gen Siddiqur Rahman Sarker Brig Gen Rezaul Mazid

The 14th Independent Engineers Brigade is an independent brigade formation of the Bangladesh Army. It operates under the direct command of Army Headquarters and is primarily based at the Dhaka Cantonment. The brigade provides specialised engineering support, including infrastructure construction, bridging, mine warfare, and disaster response.

History

The 14th Independent Engineers Brigade was established in 1972 after Bangladesh declared independence. The bridge has been an active component of the Army's structure since at least the early 2010s.

Role and operations

The brigade's primary roles include providing engineering expertise for military operations, civil works, and humanitarian assistance.

The brigade has supported domestic urban development projects such as a 2022 initiative to reclaim encroached canals in Dhaka under the direction of the city mayor.

The unit also assists in law enforcement. In November 2024, it led a joint task force raid in Dhaka's Korail Bosti area, arresting nine drug traffickers wanted in multiple cases.On 23 October 2025, the brigade conducted a special operation in Shukrabad, Dhaka, resulting in the arrest of an arms supplier.