Bangladesh’s $75 Billion Defence Modernisation Proposal (2026–2040): Strategic Posture, Procurement Strategy, and the Future of Tri-Service Capability
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe proposed $75 billion defence modernisation programme of the Bangladesh Armed Forces, spanning from 2026 to 2040, marks a profound shift in Dhaka’s military doctrine, force posture, and international partnerships. Structured across a tri-service transformation, the plan envisions an integrated military with advanced network-centric warfare capabilities, strategic deterrence assets, and Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army’s Next-Generation Assault Rifle: An Expert Analysis on Modern Infantry Firepower
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn the sweltering heat of the Sundarbans or the rugged hills of the Chittagong Hill Tracts, a soldier’s rifle must perform flawlessly. It is this very demand that underpins the Bangladesh Army’s urgent search for a next-generation infantry weapon—one that combines reliability, versatility, and local production capability to meet the Continue Reading
High Court Questions Broadcast Legality of Indian Channel ‘Republic Bangla’
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bangladesh High Court has issued a rule asking why the Indian television channel Republic Bangla should not be banned from broadcast in the country. The development signals a growing disquiet within Bangladesh over the cultural and political influence of foreign media, particularly Indian news networks that have previously been Continue Reading
Bangladesh Navy Poised to Acquire Former Royal Navy Survey Vessel HMS Enterprise
Reading Time: 2 minutesStrong indications suggest that the Bangladesh Navy may be preparing to acquire the former Royal Navy hydrographic and oceanographic survey vessel HMS Enterprise, marking a significant step in its ongoing naval modernisation and capability expansion. While no official announcement has yet been made, multiple defence sources familiar with the matter Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army Evaluates Pakistani SRBMs
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Army is reportedly seeking to acquire short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) with an operational range of approximately 400 kilometres from Pakistan, signalling a notable development in the country’s efforts to bolster its strategic missile capabilities. Background and Objectives This initiative forms part of Bangladesh’s ongoing military modernisation programme, which Continue Reading