Proposal for the Formation of the Border Defence Force (BDF) of Bangladesh
Reading Time: 12 minutesThis proposal recommends the amalgamation of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and the Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG) into a single unified Border Defence Force (BDF) to ensure seamless protection of Bangladesh’s land and maritime frontiers, eliminate bureaucratic overlap, maximize resource utilisation, and prepare for emerging asymmetric and non-traditional threats. Vision Continue Reading
Leveraging National Highways for Enhanced Operational Flexibility: A Strategic Imperative for the Bangladesh Air Force
Reading Time: 9 minutesAbstract The increasing complexity of modern security environments necessitates flexible and resilient military operational capabilities. For the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF), the nation’s network of national highways offers significant opportunities to bolster strategic mobility, enhance force dispersal, and expedite rapid deployments. This paper explores the potential for BAF to seamlessly Continue Reading
Suitability of Laser-Based High-Energy Weapons for Air Defence in Bangladesh
Reading Time: 6 minutesLaser-based high-energy weapons (HEL) have gained recognition as a promising solution for air defence, offering the ability to neutralise various airborne threats such as drones, missiles, and aircraft. However, the performance of such systems is influenced by factors such as weather patterns, terrain, and technical capabilities. Bangladesh, with its tropical Continue Reading
Opposing the Disarmament of the Police: A Threat to Public Safety in Bangladesh
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe recent decision by the Advisory Council Committee on Law and Order to disarm regular police personnel by withdrawing lethal weapons, except for specialised units such as the Armed Police Battalion (APBn), raises significant concerns from a law enforcement and public safety perspective. As a defence sector professional with decades Continue Reading
Utilisation of Civil Aviation Assets by the Bangladesh Air Force During Wartime: A Strategic Assessment
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis paper provides a comprehensive examination of the potential utilisation of civil aviation assets by the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) during times of war. It draws from both historical and contemporary examples to analyse the operational, logistical, and strategic feasibility of such practices. The 1971 Liberation War serves as a Continue Reading