Bangladesh Ansar & VDP

The Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party  is an auxiliary paramilitary force under the Ministry of Home Affairs with administrative and operational supervision by army officials. Established in 1948, the Ansar–VDP is the largest paramilitary force in the world and supports the Bangladesh Police and other law enforcement agencies in maintaining internal security, rural protection, and community policing. It also plays a vital role in disaster response and community development programs across Bangladesh.