Airbus and Bangladesh Ignite Talks on Second National Satellite: A New Era of Surveillance and Sovereign Communications
Reading Time: 4 minutesBangladesh’s strategic ambitions in space are entering a new phase as Airbus and the Bangladesh Armed Forces continue discussions on a second national satellite—informally referenced within defence circles as Bangladesh Satellite-2. This proposed system is not envisaged as a traditional broadcasting or civilian communications asset, but as a dedicated surveillance Continue Reading
Bangladesh Air Force and Leonardo S.p.A. Italy Sign Letter of Intent for Eurofighter Typhoon Multi-Role Combat Aircraft
Reading Time: 6 minutesDhaka, 09 December 2025 (Tuesday): A significant milestone in the modernisation of the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) was achieved today with the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) between the Bangladesh Air Force and Leonardo S.p.A. of Italy for the procurement of the Eurofighter Typhoon multi-role combat aircraft. The Continue Reading
Strengthening Bangladesh’s Defence and Civil Aviation through Strategic Airbus Procurement
Reading Time: 6 minutesBangladesh stands at a pivotal moment in its military and civil aviation development. As regional security dynamics evolve, maritime interests deepen in the Bay of Bengal, and the demands on national infrastructure grow, Dhaka faces the challenge of enhancing both its armed forces and national carrier efficiently. A strategic, coordinated Continue Reading
Bangladesh’s Strategic Airfields: Reactivation and Operational Potential
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh’s network of dormant and underutilised airfields represents one of the nation’s most underexploited strategic assets. Many were originally constructed or expanded during the Second World War, when the British and American forces recognised Bengal’s exceptional geographic value: a bridge to Burma, India’s eastern theatre, and China. These airfields facilitated Continue Reading
Biman Bangladesh Airlines Must Strengthen Its Boeing Partnership and Develop Indigenous MRO Capabilities
Reading Time: 5 minutesBiman Bangladesh Airlines, the national flag carrier, is once again at a strategic crossroads. The recent European proposal to modernise Biman’s fleet with Airbus passenger aircraft—supported by the European Union and the embassies of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom—has reignited debate over the airline’s long-term fleet strategy, industrial alignment, Continue Reading