Canik TP9 Shark Pistol
Reading Time: 2 minutesManufacturer: CanikCountry of Origin: Republic of TürkiyeType: Semi-Automatic PistolCalibre: 9×19mm ParabellumIn Service Since: 2022 (Bangladesh Army) Overview The Canik TP9 Shark is a modern, semi-automatic sidearm developed by the Turkish manufacturer Canik, known for producing reliable and ergonomically advanced handguns. The TP9 Shark was developed for military, law enforcement, and Continue Reading
Kale Kalıp KCR-556 Assault Rifle
Reading Time: 2 minutesManufacturer: Kale KalıpCountry of Origin: Republic of TürkiyeType: Modular 5.56×45mm NATO Assault RifleIn Service Since: 2018Users: Turkish Armed Forces, Bangladesh, Qatar, Brazil, Libya, and others Overview The KCR-556 is a modern, modular assault rifle developed by Kale Kalıp to meet the rigorous demands of contemporary military operations. Designed for reliability Continue Reading
Otokar COBRA 4×4 Wheeled Armoured Vehicle
Reading Time: 3 minutesManufacturer: Otokar Otomotiv ve Savunma Sanayi A.Ş.Country of Origin: Republic of TürkiyeType: 4×4 Tactical Wheeled Armoured VehicleIn Service Since: 1997 (COBRA series); various upgraded models ongoing Overview The Otokar COBRA is a family of modular, high-mobility 4×4 wheeled armoured vehicles designed and produced by Otokar, a leading Turkish defence firm. Continue Reading
BGB Enhances Border Security with New Chutipur BOP Inauguration
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has formally inaugurated a new Border Outpost (BOP) at Chutipur, Satkhira on 1 June 2025. The new BOP falls under the jurisdiction of the Nildumur Battalion (17 BGB), and is part of an intensified effort to bolster operational readiness and reinforce the country’s western frontier Continue Reading
Clarification on Bangladesh Defence Budget Outlay in FY2025-26: Q & A
Reading Time: 3 minutesNotes: Q1: Has Bangladesh?s defence budget decreased in FY2025-26?A: Yes, the official defence budget for FY2025-26 has decreased by approximately 3.1%, from BDT 42,014 crore in FY2024-25 to BDT 40,698 crore. Q2: Does this budget cut mean Bangladesh is reducing its defence capabilities?A: Not necessarily. While the official budget shows Continue Reading