M.Z. Rahman

M.Z. Rahman is a distinguished defence and aerospace industry veteran turned strategist, with over two decades of experience in regional security, military modernisation, and strategic policy. Holding a Master of Arts in International Relations and Security Studies from Waikato University, New Zealand, he has contributed extensively to leading think tanks and defence journals worldwide. As Chief Editor of BDMilitary, Rahman drives the editorial vision, delivering authoritative, rigorously researched insights that reflect the latest trends in defence and geopolitics. His work integrates industry expertise with strategic foresight, establishing him as a respected voice in global defence strategy.

Bangladesh Air Force to Replace Russian VIP Fleet with Western Helicopters

Posted on 05/10/202505/10/2025 by M.Z. Rahman

Reading Time: 5 minutesDhaka’s new tender signals a strategic shift towards Western-origin air systems for VIP and multi-role transport operations. The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) has initiated a significant step toward replacing its ageing fleet of Russian-made Mi-171Sh helicopters, issuing an international tender for new medium-lift VIP and utility transport helicopters that meet Continue Reading

Eurofighter Typhoon and the Case for J-10C & F/A-18E/F for Bangladesh Air Force

Posted on 01/10/202501/10/2025 by M.Z. Rahman

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Eurofighter Typhoon is widely regarded as one of the most capable 4.5-generation fighter aircraft in service today. Its strength lies in a very modern avionics suite, a sophisticated sensor fusion capability, and exceptional agility within its optimal combat radius (~300 nautical miles). This agility, combined with advanced beyond visual Continue Reading

Bangladesh’s Gulf War Spoils: Tanks, Artillery and Armoured Vehicles

Posted on 21/09/202521/09/2025 by M.Z. Rahman

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe 1991 Gulf War is often remembered for its vast multinational coalition and the liberation of Kuwait, but a lesser-known chapter of military history lies in Bangladesh’s contribution—and the tangible legacy it left in the form of captured Iraqi equipment. While Bangladesh did not deploy frontline combat troops, its more Continue Reading

Bangladesh Army Infantry Modernisation at a Glance

Posted on 06/09/202506/09/2025 by M.Z. Rahman

Reading Time: 6 minutesThe Bangladesh Army’s infantry modernisation programme represents one of the most ambitious and carefully planned small arms overhauls in South Asia. For decades, its soldiers relied on a mix of Type 56 rifles, G3s, RPG-7s, and Soviet-origin machine guns — systems that, while reliable, were increasingly inadequate against modern regional Continue Reading

Turning a Page—Bangladesh, Pakistan, and the Opportunity of Reconciliation

Posted on 27/08/202527/08/2025 by M.Z. Rahman

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe shadow of history often shapes the contours of contemporary geopolitics, and for Bangladesh and Pakistan, few historical events cast as long a shadow as the war of 1971. Fifty-four years on, the scars of that conflict remain etched in collective memory. Yet, in the complexity of South Asian geopolitics Continue Reading