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
Bangladesh Army chief faces backlash over political meddling
Reading Time: 4 minutesKey Highlights: On 21 May 2025, Bangladesh’s Chief of Army Staff, General Waker-uz-Zaman, delivered a tense and consequential address to senior military officers, urging that national elections be held by December of this year and publicly rejecting the controversial Rakhine corridor project with Myanmar. The speech exposed deep fissures within Continue Reading
Chandan Nandy Exposed: A Technical Analysis of Baseless Claims and Disinformation
Reading Time: 15 minutesIn the complex and often volatile sphere of South Asian geopolitics, accurate information and credible analysis are paramount. Unfortunately, this terrain is also riddled with disinformation and unsubstantiated claims that can inflame tensions and distort public understanding. One prolific voice making repeated claims regarding Bangladesh’s military and intelligence activities is Continue Reading
Bangladesh Eyes Eurofighter Typhoon in Strategic Air Force Modernisation Push
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) is set to undertake a landmark shift in its air power capabilities as it moves closer to finalising the acquisition of 16 Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 3+ aircraft from European consortium partner Leonardo S.p.A. The deal, estimated at $2.5 billion, marks one of the most ambitious Continue Reading