Strengthening Bangladesh’s River Police
Reading Time: 5 minutesIntroduction Bangladesh’s extensive river network, comprising over 700 rivers and spanning approximately 24,000 kilometres, is vital to the nation’s economy, transportation, and culture. However, this vast waterway system also presents unique security challenges. The River Police, established in 2013 as a specialised unit of the Bangladesh Police, is tasked with Continue Reading
Bangladesh Police Launches Large-Scale Procurement Ahead of National Polls
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Bangladesh Police have begun extensive procurement of equipment ahead of the upcoming national elections. Orders cover digital monitoring systems, protective gear, vehicles and less-lethal munitions, with deliveries scheduled before polling begins. The force is acquiring 40,000 body-worn cameras through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The cameras will be Continue Reading
Bangladesh Navy Quietly Begins RQ-21 Blackjack Drone Operations in Bay of Bengal
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Navy has quietly commenced operations of the Boeing Insitu RQ-21 Blackjack unmanned aerial system (UAS) in the Bay of Bengal, marking a significant boost to its maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. The first flights reportedly took place on 24 September, shortly after the delivery of multiple Continue Reading
Transitioning the Bangladesh Air Force Away from Russian Aircraft
Reading Time: 3 minutesFor decades, the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) has relied on a diverse mix of aircraft sourced from Russia, China, the United States and Europe. Among these, Russian-built platforms such as the MiG-29 fighter, Yak-130 trainer, Mi-17/171 helicopters and Antonov An-32 transports once formed the backbone of combat and support aviation. Continue Reading
Bangladesh to Establish Joint Army-Navy RQ-21 Blackjack UAS Regiment with U.S. Support
Reading Time: 2 minutesBangladesh is preparing to launch a new era in its unmanned aerial capabilities with the upcoming induction of the RQ-21 Blackjack system, in partnership with the United States. According to the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka, the program has not yet been raised or delivered but is scheduled to commence soon. Continue Reading