Hasina’s Shifting Narrative and the Awami League’s Crisis of Credibility
Reading Time: 3 minutesSheikh Hasina’s recent interview with India’s News18 has intensified debate over the credibility of her shifting political narratives at a time when she faces one of the most consequential moments of her career. Her claim that she does not believe the United States or any foreign power was involved in Continue Reading
Western Alignment: Why Bangladesh’s Defence Future Lies with NATO Partners
Reading Time: 6 minutesBangladesh’s evolving foreign and defence policies reflect an unmistakable strategic reality: Dhaka’s national interests are increasingly aligned with the West, not with Russia or India. While India remains a conventional military threat along the border and the Russian Federation continues to arm both New Delhi and Myanmar’s junta, Bangladesh’s strategic Continue Reading
Pakistan Navy Chief Visits Bangladesh, Meets Army and Navy Chiefs
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe visit of Chief of Naval Staff, Pakistan Navy, Admiral Naveed Ashraf to Bangladesh underscores the growing spirit of cooperation and mutual trust between the armed forces of the two nations. During his official visit, Admiral Ashraf held separate courtesy calls with Chief of Army Staff, Bangladesh Army, General Waker-uz-Zaman, Continue Reading
PNS Saif’s Goodwill Visit Marks Renewed Pakistan–Bangladesh Naval Engagement
Reading Time: 4 minutesA Historic Port Call In a development that signals a significant milestone in South Asian naval diplomacy, the Pakistan Navy frigate PNS Saif (FFG-253) arrived at Chattogram Port on 8 November 2025 for a four-day goodwill visit to Bangladesh. The frigate, commanded by Captain Shujaat Abbas Raja, was ceremonially received Continue Reading
Bangladesh-Pakistan Army Talks Underway
Reading Time: 5 minutesBangladesh–Pakistan Military Ties Enter a New Phase of Strategic Engagement The Bangladesh Armed Forces are undertaking extensive efforts to deepen and institutionalise their defence relationship with Pakistan, marking a notable shift in Dhaka’s approach to regional military diplomacy. A Bangladesh Army delegation is scheduled to depart for Rawalpindi on 3 Continue Reading