Bangladesh’s defence budget – An analysis
Reading Time: 4 minutesWe take a closer look at Bangladesh’s defence budget, historical data, present situation and future trends in defence spending. Year Defence Spending (USD billion) Defence Spending as % of GDP Army (%) Navy (%) Air Force (%) Key Factors & Threat Perception 1970 0.05 0.3% 70% 10% 20% Pre-independence, minimal Continue Reading
Sheikh Hasina begged India to attack Dhaka
Reading Time: 12 minutesBefore fleeing to India former Prime Minister (dictator) Sheikh Hasina called India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on the morning of 5 August 2024 and sought India’s intervention in a last ditch attempt to stay in power. Prior to seeking New Delh’s assistance Sheikh Hasina tried to impose martial law Continue Reading
Chinese company builds 170 km strategic rail link in Bangladesh
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe China Railway Engineering Corporation (CREC) has constructed a 169.8 km railway network in Bangladesh, which will link the East and West part of Bangladesh over the newly built Padma Multipurpose Bridge. The expansive rail network encompasses 20 new stations spanning between Dhaka and Jashore shortening the distance to only Continue Reading
Bangladesh opens the door for Chinese and Pakistani defence companies
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Government of Bangladesh and the Armed Forces Division have unofficially opened the door for Chinese defence manufacturers to participate in the supply of defence equipment to the military forces of Bangladesh as well as pursue joint ventures and transfer of technology concerning critical military hardware. Under the previous Awami Continue Reading