Loading...The Bangladesh Military Museum is dedicated to showcasing the history, heritage, successes, and military activities of the armed forces, including their involvement in the Liberation War and the success of various missions worldwide, along with a collection of weapons and military equipment. The museum was initially established in 1987 at the entrance of the Mirpur Cantonment in Dhaka. Considering the importance of the museum and the demand from visitors, it was permanently relocated to Vijay Sarani in Dhaka in 1999.
Upon entering the museum, the first thing that catches the eye is the PT-76 tank. This Russian-made tank is capable of floating on water. It was recovered by the Bangladesh Army from the Pakistani occupation forces in the Brahmanbaria area during the 1971 Liberation War.
Along the northern and eastern sides of the museum’s field, 16 more tanks and cannons are exhibited in an open-air display. These include:
- 75mm Pack Howitzer
- Tank ARV Mark-II Sherman M-32 B-1
- Tank Cruiser RA M GPO Sexton
- Tank Cruiser Medium 76mm Gun Mark-II Sherman
- Motor Garage 40mm Support Quin M19A1, 17 Pounder Tank Destroyer Gun
- 25 Pounder Gun
- SP Artillery 25 Pounder Centurion M-5
- 37mm Cannon with Tank Light Steward Mark-IV (Reportedly received from Pakistan Army)
At the eastern end of the museum’s field, the following are displayed:
- 105/52 CM Krupp Gun used in World War II
- 100mm Tank Gun Barrel used by Egypt in the 1973 Arab-Israeli War
- Six small and large cannons from the 18th century
The museum’s northern and eastern sections also feature the “M.L. Surjodoy,” a motor launch donated by the Japanese government.
Gallery Sections in the Museum:
The main museum building has 8 galleries on the second floor, which include:
- First Gallery: Weapons from the primitive era, including hand axes, arrows, and bows.
- Second Gallery: DBBL Guns, SSBBL Guns, and other weapons used by important figures.
- Third Gallery: Medium weapons such as LMGs and SMGs.
- Fourth Gallery: Heavy weapons such as mortars, Spallo, and HMGs.
- Fifth Gallery: Winter and summer uniforms of the armed forces, ranks, badges, ribbons, etc.
- Sixth Gallery (entitled “Liberation War”): Documents of the Pakistani army’s surrender during the Liberation War, portraits of sector commanders, and various items from that period.
- Seventh Gallery (entitled “Victory Gallery”): Portraits and brief biographies of those in the armed forces who laid down their lives during the Liberation War.
- Eighth Gallery: Portraits of former Army Chiefs and a list of names of the “Bir Shreshthos” (highest gallantry awardees) and “Bir Protikos.”
Ticket and Visiting Schedule:
There is no entry fee for visiting the museum. The museum is open five days a week: Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. In the summer, it remains open from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM, and in winter from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The museum is closed on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Phone: (880-2) – 9870011, (880-2) – 8750011; Extension: 7542
How to Get There:
You can reach the Bangladesh Military Museum from anywhere in Dhaka by taking a CNG auto-rickshaw, bus, or taxi. Alternatively, you can get off at Farmgate, Vijay Sarani, or Zia Udyan and walk to the museum from there.
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