Bangladesh Air Force Chief Meets Italian Ambassador to Strengthen Defence Ties
Reading Time: 2 minutesOn 24 September 2025, Chief of Air Staff of the Bangladesh Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, BBP, OSP, GUP, NSWC, psc, held a courtesy meeting with the Honourable Ambassador of Italy to Bangladesh, Mr. Antonio Alessandro, at Air Headquarters in Dhaka. The meeting reflected the growing momentum Continue Reading
Bangladesh and Turkish Air Forces Strengthen Defence Ties
Reading Time: 2 minutesOn 23 September 2025, Chief of Air Staff of the Bangladesh Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, BBP, OSP, GUP, NSWC, psc, met with Major General Kadircan Kottas of the Turkish Air Force at Air Headquarters in Dhaka. The meeting, held in a cordial atmosphere, highlighted the growing Continue Reading
Dhaka Edges Closer to U.S. Defence Partnership
Reading Time: 5 minutesBangladesh is approaching a pivotal juncture in its defence and foreign policy trajectory as it prepares to induct the American-origin RQ-21 Blackjack unmanned aerial system (UAS). Confirmed by the United States Embassy in Dhaka, the programme is set to enhance Bangladesh’s aerial reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities, placing the armed forces Continue Reading
Saudi–Pakistan Pact and Bangladesh’s Strategic Choices
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe announcement of a new defence pact between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan has sent ripples through both the Middle East and South Asia. More than a bilateral understanding, it is a signal of how security in these two regions is converging. Both sides describe the pact as a commitment to Continue Reading
Bangladesh’s Potential Role in a Non-NATO Peacekeeping Mission in Ukraine
Reading Time: 5 minutesIntroduction The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has prompted international discussions around a possible peacekeeping mission to monitor a demilitarised buffer zone. Reports indicate that countries including Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia are being considered for participation in such a force, as part of a U.S.-backed proposal aimed at de-escalating the conflict. Continue Reading