Bangladesh Scraps Indian Economic Zones Amid Stalled Cooperation and Strategic Concerns
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Government of Bangladesh has officially abandoned the long-delayed Indian Economic Zone (IEZ) projects in Mirsarai, Chattogram, and Mongla, Bagerhat, after years of inaction and a lack of response from New Delhi. The decision reflects not only stalled economic cooperation but also growing strains between Bangladesh and India since the Continue Reading
Arakan Army Nears Capture of Key Nat Yay Kan Air Defence Base
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Arakan Army (AA) and its allied resistance forces are on the verge of capturing the Nat Yay Kan Air Defence Base in Ngape Township, Magwe Region, after overrunning nearly all forward outposts defending the hilltop stronghold, according to multiple frontline sources. Earlier this month, the AA seized the Gokkyi Continue Reading
Bangladeshi Media Reacts to Plans for High-Performance Fighter Jet Procurement
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn recent days, Bangladesh’s defence and aviation circles have been abuzz with discussions following reports of the government’s move to procure high-performance combat aircraft for the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF). The development has sparked a wide range of reactions across the country’s major newspapers and online media platforms. From cautious Continue Reading
Political Interference and the Decline of Bangladesh Armed Forces: A Historical Analysis
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bangladesh Armed Forces, forged in the crucible of the 1971 Liberation War, were envisioned as a professional, disciplined, and apolitical institution dedicated to safeguarding the nation. Yet, over the decades, successive political parties have systematically undermined its growth, autonomy, and professionalism. From purges and enforced disappearances to politicised promotions Continue Reading
India’s Strategic Dilemma in Post-Hasina Bangladesh
Reading Time: 5 minutesFrom Intelligence Collapse to Strategic Isolation Key Points For more than fifteen years, India regarded Bangladesh as its most dependable ally in South Asia. Under Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League, New Delhi enjoyed extraordinary access to Dhaka’s political, security and economic spheres. The partnership extended far beyond diplomacy; it was an Continue Reading