Dissecting the Indian Narrative: Fact-Checking Claims on Pakistan–Bangladesh Defence Cooperation
Reading Time: 4 minutesRecent Indian media reports have portrayed a dramatic deepening of military and intelligence ties between Bangladesh and Pakistan, with alarmist headlines warning of “panic in India” and “new ISI–DGFI cooperation cells” operating in Dhaka.The BDMilitary Information Warfare Desk conducted a verification review to separate confirmed developments from speculative or unsubstantiated Continue Reading
Strategic Diversification: Why Bangladesh’s NATO-Origin Arms Imports Matter
Reading Time: 4 minutesOver the past decade the Armed Forces of Bangladesh (AFB) have made clear their intent to broaden their procurement base, moving away from over-reliance on any single supplier and reinforcing operational independence and diplomatic flexibility. For Dhaka, the choice to source major military hardware and technology from NATO-origin countries—including Türkiye, Continue Reading
Future of US–Bangladesh Defence Cooperation: Realism Over Rhetoric
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe nomination of Brent Christensen as the next United States Ambassador to Bangladesh has once again brought the subject of defence cooperation between the two countries into focus. During his Senate hearing, Christensen emphasised the need to deepen military-to-military ties and counter China’s growing influence in South Asia, particularly in Continue Reading
Bangladesh Air Force Procurement: Strengthening the Future Force Structure
Reading Time: 6 minutesThe Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) stands at a decisive juncture in its modernisation journey, with plans underway to significantly expand and diversify its air combat capabilities. Today, Air Chief Marshal Khan, Chief of Air Staff of the Bangladesh Air Force, is expected to meet with the Chairman of CATIC (China Continue Reading
Bangladesh to Form Three New BGB Battalions to Strengthen Border Security with India
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh has taken a significant step towards enhancing its frontier defences by approving the formation of three new Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) battalions in Bhurungamari, Thanchi, and Meherpur — three strategic points along the long and often sensitive border with India. With the addition of these battalions, the government has Continue Reading