Bangladesh and Türkiye Edge Closer to Defence Industrial Collaboration
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn a tangible sign of Bangladesh’s expanding ambitions in the defence industrial sphere, Ashik Chowdhury, Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), recently led a high-level delegation to the headquarters of Türkiye’s state-owned defence heavyweight, Makine ve Kimya Endüstrisi (MKE), in Kırıkkale. Far from a mere courtesy call, Continue Reading
Bangladesh Plans Border-Based Aid Mission to Support Rohingya in Arakan
Reading Time: 5 minutesBangladesh is in the advanced stages of planning a complex humanitarian operation aimed at delivering vital aid to Rohingya communities trapped in the conflict-affected northern Arakan (Rakhine State, Myanmar). The mission, still firmly in its planning and coordination phase, underscores Dhaka’s commitment to managing the protracted Rohingya crisis while maintaining Continue Reading
Bangladesh Revitalises Lalmonirhat Airbase Amid Indian Alarmism
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Government of Bangladesh is in the process of reviving the Lalmonirhat airbase, a dormant military facility in the country’s north-western Rangpur Division, barely 12 km from the international border with India. While the scale and timeline of reactivation remain unconfirmed, recent satellite imagery and local administrative reports suggest that Continue Reading
India’s Surveillance Crisis: Strategic Exposure to Chinese Intelligence
Reading Time: 2 minutesIndia is facing a profound national security dilemma resulting from extensive Chinese penetration of its surveillance infrastructure. Despite regulatory attempts to mitigate this threat, the reality remains stark: Beijing has achieved a significant degree of persistent, real-time visibility into India’s government, corporate, and civilian environments. This article outlines the scale Continue Reading
88th BMA Long Course President Parade at Bangladesh Military Academy
Reading Time: 2 minutesOn 28 May 2025, the majestic premises of the Bangladesh Military Academy (BMA) in Bhatiari, Chattogram, witnessed the grand President Parade of the 88th BMA Long Course, marking the formal commissioning of a new generation of Bangladesh Army officers. The solemn yet jubilant occasion was graced by the presence of Continue Reading