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
Debunking Zulkarnain Saer Khan: Disinformation Masquerading as Journalism
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn recent days, Zulkarnain Saer Khan — a self-described investigative journalist affiliated with the Al Jazeera Investigative Unit and OCCRP — has resumed his campaign of allegations, this time targeting Bangladesh’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Dr Rahman. His social media post dated 17 May 2025 reflects a continuation of a Continue Reading
BGB inaugurates third floating BOP in Sundarbans
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has officially inaugurated its third floating Border Outpost (BOP), named the Boising Floating BOP, strategically positioned at the confluence of the Raymangal River and Boising Channel, adjacent to the Sundarbans. The inauguration ceremony was officiated by the Honourable Home Advisor, Lieutenant General (Retd) Md Jahangir Continue Reading