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.

Understanding Defence Illiteracy in Bangladesh: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions

Posted on 08/05/2025 by M.Z. Rahman

Reading Time: 4 minutesDespite possessing one of South Asia’s largest standing militaries by manpower, Bangladesh remains a country with relatively low levels of defence literacy among its general population. This disconnect between a modernising military and an under-informed public hampers transparency, reduces strategic accountability, and weakens civil-military cohesion. Nowhere is this more visible Continue Reading

Protected: Securing the Bangladesh-Myanmar Border: A Military Operations Zone for National Security and Humanitarian Stability

Posted on 05/05/202501/06/2025 by M.Z. Rahman

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Bangladesh Foreign Policy Vision 2030: A National Interest-Based Approach

Posted on 04/05/202504/05/2025 by M.Z. Rahman

Reading Time: 4 minutesAs Bangladesh approaches the centenary of its independence, the nation stands at a critical juncture in its diplomatic evolution. No longer a peripheral actor in South Asia, Bangladesh must now define its role in an increasingly multipolar, competitive, and technologically fluid global landscape. Its demographic dividend, rapid economic growth, strategic Continue Reading

Subject Matter Expert Analysis: Bangladesh’s Proposed Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC)

Posted on 04/05/202530/05/2025 by M.Z. Rahman

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe proposal to establish a Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) under Bangladesh’s Armed Forces Division marks a bold and strategically forward-thinking step. Designed as a brigade-level, tri-service strategic force, the JSOC aims to unify elite capabilities across land, air, and maritime domains, allowing Bangladesh to field a rapid reaction and Continue Reading

Can Japan Succeed in Selling Military Equipment to Bangladesh?

Posted on 03/05/202503/05/2025 by M.Z. Rahman

Reading Time: 2 minutesJapan’s shift from its post-war pacifist stance has opened avenues for defence exports, aligning with its Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) vision. Bangladesh, strategically located in the Bay of Bengal, presents a potential partner in this endeavour. However, success hinges on navigating complex geopolitical, industrial, and operational landscapes.(AP News) Strategic Continue Reading