Khaled Ahmed

Khaled Ahmed is a seasoned former intelligence analyst and military expert from the Netherlands, bringing over 15 years of specialised experience in operational intelligence, threat analysis, and strategic defence planning. Having served in high-level, classified roles within Dutch military intelligence, he possesses rare expertise in European security architecture, NATO doctrine, and asymmetric warfare. Khaled’s deep operational insight and international perspective enable him to deliver precision-driven intelligence analysis and forward-looking strategic forecasts. A trusted contributor to high-level risk assessments and security briefings, he offers readers clarity on complex defence and security challenges. Khaled leads the National Security and Fact Analysis sections at BDMilitary. He holds a Master’s degree in International Relations from the University of Groningen, The Netherlands, and is fluent in Dutch, French, and Arabic — combining linguistic dexterity with operational expertise to analyse security issues across cultures and regions.

Proposal for Raising Rashtriya Rifles-Style Counter-Insurgency Battalions under Each Infantry Division of the Bangladesh Army: Strategic Roadmap to 2040

Posted on 05/05/202501/06/2025 by Khaled Ahmed

Reading Time: 4 minutes1. Executive Summary This analysis report proposes the structured raising of Rashtriya Rifles-style Division Support Rifles Battalions (DSRBs) under each Infantry Division of the Bangladesh Army, with a long-term development roadmap up to the year 2040. The aim is to enhance Bangladesh’s national counter-insurgency (COIN), border stabilisation, and internal security Continue Reading

Assessment Report: Viability of Indian Heavy Weapon Deployment in Bangladesh Theatre

Posted on 05/05/2025 by Khaled Ahmed

Reading Time: 4 minutesThis report presents a detailed evaluation of the feasibility and implications of deploying Indian Army heavy weapons within the territory of Bangladesh in the event of a military confrontation. The assessment is informed by a comprehensive analysis of terrain characteristics, the composition and capabilities of both military forces, and emerging Continue Reading

🇧🇩 Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC)

Posted on 04/05/202504/05/2025 by Khaled Ahmed

Reading Time: 3 minutesConceptual proposal for the Bangladesh Armed ForcesHeadquarters: Jalalabad Cantonment, SylhetOther staging/forward bases: Shamshernagar Airbase (primary airbase), Barishal (South Central), Teknaf (South-East), Mongla (South-West), Syedpur (North)Control: Armed Forces Division (AFD), led by a Major General (2-star) equivalent officer with subordinates from the Navy and Air Force. The Joint Special Operations Command Continue Reading

Bangladesh’s Political Blind Spot: National Security

Posted on 04/05/202501/06/2025 by Khaled Ahmed

Reading Time: 19 minutesDespite Bangladesh’s unique geopolitical position and the multifaceted threats posed by regional powers, its political parties have largely remained indifferent to the imperatives of national security and defence policy. While economic development and electoral theatrics dominate public discourse, real and present dangers from India and Myanmar continue to fester unchallenged. Continue Reading

Establishing a Humanitarian Corridor in Rakhine: Strategic Imperative, Military Necessity, and Economic Opportunity for Bangladesh

Posted on 03/05/202503/05/2025 by Khaled Ahmed

Reading Time: 6 minutesThis strategic policy study asserts that the establishment of a sustainable humanitarian corridor within Myanmar’s Rakhine State is an imperative that Bangladesh can no longer delay or address solely through diplomatic engagement. Given the collapse of effective governance in the region, the failure of both Myanmar’s central authorities and the Continue Reading