Minister of Defence (Bangladesh)
| People's Republic of Bangladesh Minister of Defence | |
|---|---|
| বাংলাদেশের প্রতিরক্ষামন্ত্রী | |
since 17 February 2026 | |
| Ministry of Defence | |
| Style |
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| Type | Cabinet Minister |
| Status | Minister |
| Member of | |
| Reports to | President |
| Seat | Bangladesh Secretariat |
| Nominator | Prime Minister of Bangladesh |
| Appointer | President of Bangladesh |
| Term length | until the next general election is held and a new Prime Minister takes office |
| Formation | 18 December 1971 |
| Salary | ৳245000 (US$2,000) per month (incl. allowances) |
| Website | mod |
The defence minister of Bangladesh heads the Ministry of Defence of the Government of Bangladesh. The post is usually held by the Prime Minister, who also serves as the president's second-in-command of the military. The MoD exercises supreme command authority over the Bangladesh Armed Forces.