Bangladesh Army Infantry Modernisation at a Glance
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
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
Sheikh Bashir Uddin Appointed Chairman of Biman Bangladesh Airlines
Reading Time: 2 minutesSheikh Bashir Uddin, Advisor to the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, has been appointed Chairman of Biman Bangladesh Airlines, ushering in a new era of reform for the state-owned carrier. This strategic move aligns with the government’s broader plan to modernise the airline, enhance operational efficiency, and strengthen international Continue Reading
Biman on Right Track, but Safety and Discipline Remain Crucial
Reading Time: 4 minutesBiman Bangladesh Airlines has recorded a historic milestone in its journey, registering a record Tk 937 crore profit in the financial year 2024–25. For the national carrier, which has long struggled with inefficiency, losses, and questions over sustainability, this achievement marks a turning point. It reflects the impact of reforms Continue Reading
Bangladesh Strengthening Defence Relations with China, Pakistan, Türkiye and the United States
Reading Time: 5 minutesIn the shifting sands of geopolitics, Bangladesh has sought to strike a delicate balance between the competing interests of global and regional powers. As a nation that lies at the crossroads of South and Southeast Asia, with the Bay of Bengal serving as a maritime artery of strategic significance, Bangladesh Continue Reading