HJ‑12 Anti-Tank Guided Missile System
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe HJ‑12 (Red Arrow‑12) is a third-generation, man-portable anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) developed by NORINCO, China. It is a fire-and-forget system designed to engage and defeat modern main battle tanks (MBTs), light armoured vehicles, bunkers, fortifications, and low-flying rotary-wing aircraft. The HJ‑12 represents a significant evolution in infantry anti-armour capability, Continue Reading
Arrest Warrants Issued for 23 Bangladesh Army Personnel: Twelve Key Army Offices Formally Notified
Reading Time: 2 minutesTwelve senior offices of the Bangladesh Army have been formally notified regarding arrest warrants issued against twenty-three serving and retired army personnel, following recent indictments by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT). The move marks a significant escalation in Bangladesh’s ongoing efforts to uphold accountability within the military ranks concerning alleged Continue Reading
Bangladeshi Photojournalist Shahidul Alam Detained in Israel; Türkiye Assists in Evacuation
Reading Time: 2 minutesBangladeshi photojournalist Shahidul Alam, renowned for his work documenting human rights issues, is currently being held in an Israeli prison following his detention aboard a vessel attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. Efforts are underway to secure his release, with Turkish authorities playing a key facilitating role. According to Continue Reading
UPDF Leader Michael Chakma Sentenced to Eight Years’ Rigorous Imprisonment in Extortion Case
Reading Time: 2 minutesA Rangamati court has sentenced Michael Chakma, a central organiser of the United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF), to eight years of rigorous imprisonment in connection with an extortion case dating back to 2007. The verdict was delivered by Judge Tawhidur Haque of Rangamati Special Judge Court-2 and Additional District Judge, Continue Reading
Future equipment of the Bangladesh Army
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Future equipment of the Bangladesh Army outlines the planned acquisitions, modernisation programmes, and capability enhancements of the Bangladesh Army under its Forces Goal 2030 initiative. The programme, launched to strengthen the country’s land forces, focuses on modernising armoured vehicles, artillery, air defence systems, unmanned aerial vehicles, and infantry weapons, Continue Reading