Bangladeshi Media Reacts to Plans for High-Performance Fighter Jet Procurement

Reading Time: < 1 minute In recent days, Bangladesh’s defence and aviation circles have been abuzz with discussions following reports of the government’s move to procure high-performance combat aircraft for the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF). The development has sparked a wide range of reactions across the country’s major newspapers and online media platforms. From cautious optimism to questions over cost, capability and strategic necessity, editorial opinions and expert analyses reflect the growing public interest in Bangladesh’s evolving air power ambitions and its implications for national security and regional balance.We take a look at some of the coverage from the Bengali-language press. One of the most reliable Bengali-language newspaper The Daily Ittefaq has covered the procurement – the procurements are now verified. pic.twitter.com/gToUPQ3Jts— BDMilitary (@BDMILITARY) October 16, 2025 Bangladesh Government minister confirms acquisition of aforementioned aircraft."দেশের আকাশ প্রতিরক্ষাকে শক্তিশালী করতে ও বিমানবাহিনীর আধুনিকায়নে বড় পদক্ষেপ নিচ্ছে অন্তর্বর্তী সরকার।ইতালির তৈরি ইউরোফাইটার টাইফুন,