At the Edge of the Naf: How Bangladesh Must Prepare for the Arakan Army Threat
Reading Time: 5 minutesRising kidnappings, cross‑border threats, and criminal networks linked to the Arakan Army have made Bangladesh’s south-eastern frontier a flashpoint. Dhaka must act now — first with intelligence‑led, non‑lethal deterrence, and second with a clear military escalation doctrine should things go south. Containing the Arakan Army without Crossing the Line The Continue Reading
Bangladesh and China Mark 50 Years of Friendship: A Deepening Strategic and Defence Partnership
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh and China today marked the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, celebrating five decades of mutual trust, development, and strategic alignment. On this historic occasion, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin exchanged congratulatory messages, reaffirming their commitment to further deepen the long-standing partnership between the two Continue Reading
Bangladesh–Japan Defence Pact: Strategic Diversification or Diplomatic Tightrope?
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh stands at a delicate intersection of opportunity and caution. Japan’s proposal to conclude a Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) with Dhaka has opened the door to a new kind of partnership — one based not on alignment, but on capability and trust. If pursued wisely, it could quietly transform Bangladesh’s Continue Reading
Bangladesh and Japan Move Towards Landmark Defence Agreement
Reading Time: 4 minutesBangladesh and Japan are preparing to sign a landmark defence agreement within this year, a development that diplomats on both sides describe as a breakthrough for bilateral security cooperation. The deal, formally titled the Agreement on the Exchange of Armaments and Defence Technology, is expected to open avenues for supply Continue Reading
Bangladesh Armed Forces Set to Benefit from Enhanced US Military Support and Framework Accords
Reading Time: 7 minutesThe defence relationship between Bangladesh and the United States has been undergoing a gradual transformation marked by increased cooperation, supply of advanced equipment, and participation in joint exercises. This evolution is part of a broader U.S. policy in the Indo-Pacific aimed at strengthening regional security partnerships, while also aligning with Continue Reading