Bangladesh Police to Field 40,000 Bodycams in Historic Election Security Push
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh interim government is moving to procure at least 40,000 body-worn cameras for use by police officers during the forthcoming general election in February 2026, in an effort to ensure what officials describe as “foolproof” security at all levels of the polling process. The plan, currently in the final Continue Reading
China prepares shipment of VT-5 light tanks and VT-4A MBTs for the Bangladesh Army
Reading Time: 3 minutesPhotographs circulating on Chinese defence forums and social media in late July and August strongly indicate that NORINCO is preparing to ship a consignment of VT-5 light tanks and VT-4A main battle tanks (MBTs) to Bangladesh. The images and video clips reportedly taken at a major roads depict the advanced Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army Secures Land for New Defence Manufacturing Facility in Chattogram
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn a significant move towards bolstering indigenous defence production, the Bangladesh Army is set to establish a new state-owned weapons manufacturing complex in Salimpur, Chattogram. The proposed site, measuring 54.99 acres, lies just 62 kilometres from the Indian border, in a location considered strategically important due to its proximity to Continue Reading
Bangladesh Navy Inducts RQ-21A Blackjack UAVs
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bangladesh Navy has formally received a consignment of RQ-21A Blackjack small tactical unmanned aircraft systems (STUAS), joining the Bangladesh Army as the second operator of the Boeing-Insitu-made platform. The transfer, part of a broader US Indo-Pacific Strategy initiative, marks a new phase in Dhaka’s defence modernisation programme and highlights Continue Reading
Bangladesh Navy Procures Naval Guns from Türkiye
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Navy has formally signed a procurement agreement with Turkish defence manufacturer Canik (SYS Group) for the acquisition of Venom LR 30mm remote-controlled weapon systems and M2 QCB 12.7mm heavy machine guns, further cementing growing defence ties between Dhaka and Ankara. The deal was publicly unveiled on 24 July Continue Reading