Lalmonirhat Army Aviation Base Expands to Boost Bangladesh Army Air Capabilities
Reading Time: 4 minutesLalmonirhat Army Aviation Base, a key hub for the Bangladesh Army’s aviation operations, is undergoing significant upgrades to strengthen operational and maintenance capabilities. The construction of a large hangar has drawn media attention, with some reports suggesting it could house fighter jets. However, official clarification confirms that the facility is Continue Reading
Dhaka Airport Fire Raises Security Alarm Amid Fears of Sabotage and Political Subversion
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe devastating blaze that engulfed the cargo complex of Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on 18 October has become more than an infrastructural or economic incident. To the country’s security community, it symbolises a potential turning point — one that exposes Bangladesh’s vulnerability to internal subversion, hybrid warfare, and political Continue Reading
Alleged Subversive Operations and the Emerging Intelligence Contest in Bangladesh
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs Bangladesh approaches its scheduled general elections in early 2025, the country’s internal security environment appears to be entering a period of heightened volatility. Intelligence assessments circulating among security analysts suggest the possibility of orchestrated attempts by remnants of the previous ruling network to destabilise the state through asymmetric and Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army Chief Inspects Border Airstrips
Reading Time: 3 minutesUnscheduled Visits Following Indian MI Delegation In the immediate aftermath of a low-profile visit by an Indian Military Intelligence delegation to Dhaka between 14 and 17 October 2025, Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman undertook unscheduled inspections of two long-abandoned airstrips at Lalmonirhat and Thakurgaon. Both locations are situated in northern Continue Reading
Bangladesh Air Force Modernisation Cost Analysis
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh is undertaking a major modernisation of its air force, acquiring high-performance and multirole fighters to strengthen its air defence and enhance deterrence capabilities. Over the past few years, the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) has moved decisively to upgrade its fleet, combining advanced Chinese aircraft, Western technology, and cost-effective multirole Continue Reading