98th Composite Brigade (Bangladesh)

The 98th Brigade otherwise known as "98 Composite Brigade" is a brigade formation of the Bangladesh Army. It is the first composite brigade of the Bangladesh Army.

History
On June 23, 1998, Sheikh Hasina inaugurated Bangabandhu Bridge over the River Jamuna and also established the 98 Composite Brigade.

On January 29, 2015, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the Bangabandhu Cantonment near the Bangabandhu Bridge in Tangail. She also opened the newly-built headquarters of the 98 Composite Brigade Office Building, Mess Complex, family residences for the officers, JCOs and soldiers with different ranks.

Functions

 * Securing movement of troops and supplies along rivers.
 * Ensuring overall security of the Bridge.
 * Secure the river routes and deny the enemy access.

Formation
The 98 Composite Brigade comprises an Engineering Construction Battalion and infantry battalions. Soldiers and officers of the brigade were drawn from other units of the army.