Bangladesh’s FY2025-26 Defence and Public Security Budget Reflects Austerity Priorities
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe interim government of Bangladesh has tabled the national budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, announcing a total outlay of Tk 7,90,000 crore. Notably, the combined allocation for the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Home Affairs stands at Tk 71,737 crore. This represents approximately 9.1 percent of the Continue Reading
Cox’s Bazar Emerges as a Strategic Airpower Hub in Bangladesh
Reading Time: 4 minutesRecent satellite images, backed up by open-source reports, show that the Bangladesh Air Force is busy turning its facility at Cox’s Bazar into a fully fledged airbase. What was once a modest outpost on the coast is now undergoing a rapid transformation into a key military aviation hub, with infrastructure Continue Reading
Air Power in Collapse: Myanmar’s Rakhine Theatre Before and After the War
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe aerial landscape over western Myanmar has undergone a complete transformation between 2020 and 2025. The Myanmar military has lost the ability to conduct or sustain any air operations across Rakhine State. This represents not only a military defeat but a strategic collapse in the domain of air power. The Continue Reading
Bangladesh Advances Towards Defence Electronics Autonomy with Joint Ventures and Local Production Initiatives
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh is accelerating its move towards strategic autonomy in defence electronics by seeking joint ventures with international partners and expanding its indigenous production capabilities. The most recent and notable development involves the Bangladesh Army’s Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (EME) Corps, which has initiated local manufacturing of frequency-hopping radios and other Continue Reading
BSF Pushes Over 1,100 Individuals into Bangladesh in 24 Days
Reading Time: 2 minutesBetween early and late May 2025, India’s Border Security Force (BSF) reportedly pushed over 1,100 individuals—including women and children—into Bangladesh across various border points. These incidents have been confirmed by the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), which has formally protested the actions through multiple flag meetings with the BSF. Eyewitness accounts Continue Reading