Bangladesh Army Officer Cadet Makes History at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Army has achieved a moment of exceptional pride and international recognition following the outstanding success of Officer Cadet Sakib Ahsan Rifat at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS), United Kingdom. On 12 December 2025, during the prestigious Passing Out Parade at Sandhurst, Officer Cadet Rifat was awarded two Continue Reading
Bangladesh Navy Concludes Annual Naval Exercise – 2025 with Live-Fire Operations in Bay of Bengal
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Navy successfully concluded its Annual Naval Exercise – 2025 in the Bay of Bengal today, culminating in live-fire missile operations and comprehensive combat drills. The five-day exercise tested the Navy’s full spectrum of operational capabilities, enhancing preparedness for maritime security and national defence. The closing phase of the Continue Reading
STK40 Automatic Grenade Launcher
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Army employs the STK40 Automatic Grenade Launcher (AGL) Mk2, an improved version of the Singaporean-made support weapon produced by ST Kinetics. Designed to provide long-range, explosive suppressive fire, the STK40 Mk2 serves as a key asset at platoon and company level, giving infantry units a powerful area-effect capability Continue Reading
RDS40 Automatic Grenade Launcher
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe RDS40 Automatic Grenade Launcher represents a new generation of lightweight, recoil-optimised support weapons developed by Repkon Defence Technologies of Türkiye. Designed to enhance the firepower of infantry units and integrate with modern digital fire-control systems, the RDS40 brings programmable airburst capability into the realm of platoon-level operations. Its arrival Continue Reading
Air Force Chief Charts Ambitious Course for a Future-Ready Bangladesh Air and Space Force
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Chief of Air Staff today delivered a landmark address to the newly commissioned officers of the Bangladesh Air Force Academy, outlining an ambitious and transformative vision for the service as it accelerates towards the objectives of Forces Goal 2030 and beyond. His speech, delivered at the passing-out parade, reaffirmed Continue Reading