Bangladesh Air Force Evaluates Russian S-350 Vityaz MRSAM
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) is actively evaluating the procurement of the Russian-made S-350 Vityaz medium-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system as part of a broader national strategy to establish a multi-layered integrated air defence network. The move coincides with the Bangladesh Army’s progress in relation to the acquisition of two Continue Reading
Threat Assessment Brief: Global Defense Corp (GDC)
Reading Time: 3 minutesDesignation: Disinformation PlatformClassification: Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) / Strategic Communications ThreatCompiled by: BDMilitary Strategic Communications Unit Background Global Defense Corp (GDC), operating via https://www.globaldefensecorp.com, has emerged as a high-frequency source of anti-Bangladesh disinformation, often wrapped in the appearance of defence analysis or arms industry reporting. The platform is not a Continue Reading
US Special Forces Train Bangladeshi Fire Service Personnel in Swift Water Rescue
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn a significant development reflecting growing US-Bangladesh cooperation in humanitarian readiness, 15 personnel from Bangladesh’s Fire Service and Civil Defence successfully completed the “Swift Water Rescue Training” course conducted by US Army Special Forces. Held from May 18 to 21, 2025, the course was organised under the auspices of the Continue Reading
Ratings Summary of Major Bangladeshi English News Portals
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis report provides a comprehensive evaluation of prominent Bangladeshi English-language news portals, assessing their style, credibility, political leaning, and prevalence of misinformation. In an increasingly complex media environment, it is essential to understand the nuances of news sources to make informed judgments about the information they present. This assessment aims Continue Reading
Bangladesh Cancels $21-Million Contract with Indian Defence Shipyard GRSE for Advanced Ocean-Going Tug
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn a noteworthy development within South Asia’s defence procurement landscape, the Government of Bangladesh has officially cancelled a $21-million contract awarded to Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE), an Indian state-owned shipyard, for the construction of an advanced ocean-going tug intended for the Bangladesh Navy. The cancellation marks a Continue Reading