Western Alignment: Why Bangladesh’s Defence Future Lies with NATO Partners
Reading Time: 6 minutesBangladesh’s evolving foreign and defence policies reflect an unmistakable strategic reality: Dhaka’s national interests are increasingly aligned with the West, not with Russia or India. While India remains a conventional military threat along the border and the Russian Federation continues to arm both New Delhi and Myanmar’s junta, Bangladesh’s strategic Continue Reading
China’s Enduring Grip on Bangladesh’s Defence Hardware Supply
Reading Time: 5 minutesBeijing’s firm hold over Bangladesh’s defence procurement landscape has deep roots and appears destined to strengthen further in the decades to come. Nearly half a century after the two countries established diplomatic relations, China remains the undisputed principal supplier of military equipment to Dhaka. This dominance has been achieved through Continue Reading
Pakistan’s Warning and the Army Rocket Force: A New Chapter in South Asian Deterrence
Reading Time: 3 minutesA year marked by confrontation, capability shifts and dangerous rhetoric may be reshaping deterrence in South Asia. On Saturday, Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) issued one of its starkest warnings in decades, cautioning that any future conflict with India “might lead to cataclysmic devastation” and vowing to respond “without any Continue Reading
Bangladesh Armed Forces Set to Benefit from Enhanced US Military Support and Framework Accords
Reading Time: 7 minutesThe defence relationship between Bangladesh and the United States has been undergoing a gradual transformation marked by increased cooperation, supply of advanced equipment, and participation in joint exercises. This evolution is part of a broader U.S. policy in the Indo-Pacific aimed at strengthening regional security partnerships, while also aligning with Continue Reading
Bangladesh’s Potential Role in a Non-NATO Peacekeeping Mission in Ukraine
Reading Time: 5 minutesIntroduction The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has prompted international discussions around a possible peacekeeping mission to monitor a demilitarised buffer zone. Reports indicate that countries including Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia are being considered for participation in such a force, as part of a U.S.-backed proposal aimed at de-escalating the conflict. Continue Reading