Bangladesh Air Force pushes ahead with modernisation despite regional pressure
Reading Time: 4 minutesBangladesh is pressing ahead with the most ambitious transformation in its air force’s history. The interim government led by Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus has approved a series of major acquisitions, including multirole combat aircraft (MRCA), dedicated attack jets, long-range ground-based air-defence missile systems and new radar networks. Officials suggest Continue Reading
Building Indigenous Medium-to-Large VTOL Drone Capability
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs Bangladesh continues to modernise its military forces, the development of indigenous medium-to-large Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) drones has become a strategic priority. These advanced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are essential for enhancing operational flexibility across the country’s diverse terrain, including its extensive riverine networks, coastal regions, and border Continue Reading
Border Guard Bangladesh Strengthens Myanmar Border Security
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bangladesh–Myanmar border, stretching some 270 kilometres, has become a central point of national security concern due to rising instability in Myanmar’s Rakhine State. This instability is driven by the armed insurgency of the Arakan Army (AA) and the ongoing humanitarian crisis involving the Rohingya population. These factors have created Continue Reading
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