Bangladesh recalibrates foreign policy with balanced, interest-driven diplomacy
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh has adopted a distinctly balanced and pragmatic foreign policy over the past year, prioritising national interest, reciprocity, and constructive engagement with all major global and regional powers, Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain has said. In an exclusive interview, Hossain described the government’s approach as “Bangladesh-centric” and guided by Continue Reading
China Replaces India as Bangladesh’s Key Medical Tourism Partner
Reading Time: 4 minutesFor years, India was the first—and often only—destination for Bangladeshis seeking medical treatment abroad. Affordable, accessible, and equipped with a vast network of tertiary hospitals, India served as a natural extension of Bangladesh’s constrained healthcare system. However, by mid-2025, a fundamental shift is underway: China has emerged as the new Continue Reading
Türkiye Emerges as Strategic Defence Partner for Bangladesh
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh is increasingly turning to Türkiye as a key defence partner, signalling a shift in its strategic alliances within South Asia. This burgeoning partnership encompasses military procurement, technology transfer, and joint industrial ventures, potentially positioning Türkiye as a significant alternative to traditional suppliers such as India. Deepening Defence Ties Recent Continue Reading
Bangladesh Eyes Growing Defence Export Opportunities in Smaller Asian Markets
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs Bangladesh’s defence industry strengthens through partnerships and technology transfers, especially with Türkiye, EU and China, the country is gearing up to tap into smaller but strategically significant defence markets across Asia. With an expanding industrial base that produces small arms, artillery, armoured vehicles, and unmanned aerial systems, Bangladesh is Continue Reading
Türkiye, Bangladesh to Forge New Era of Joint Defence Industry Cooperation
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn a landmark step toward strengthening bilateral defence ties, Türkiye’s Defence Industry Secretary, Professor Haluk Görgün, will arrive in Dhaka on 8 July for a high-level two-day visit aimed at deepening strategic industrial collaboration. His visit follows a successful five-day trip by Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, Executive Chairman of Continue Reading