The 7th Infantry Division is a formation of the Bangladesh Army.

To ensure security and the capability of Army in the country's southern area the decision was made to set up a new infantry division and cantonment in Lebukhali in 2016 as part of the Forces Goal 2030.

[3] The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC), on 14 November 2017, approved the project.

[1] On 8 February 2018, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated Lebukhali Cantonment and hoisted the flag of the 7th Infantry Division headquarters.

[4] A total of 15,512 posts and 33 military units will be created in 11 phases under the new infantry division.