Bangladesh’s Diplomacy Has Failed. A New Doctrine Is Urgently Needed
Reading Time: 3 minutesOver the past two decades, Bangladesh’s foreign policy machinery has decayed into something dangerously ineffective — a meek echo chamber for foreign capitals rather than a confident voice defending national interests. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) increasingly resembles a public relations wing for external powers. This must change — Continue Reading
Türkiye Emerges as Strategic Defence Partner for Bangladesh
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh is increasingly turning to Türkiye as a key defence partner, signalling a shift in its strategic alliances within South Asia. This burgeoning partnership encompasses military procurement, technology transfer, and joint industrial ventures, potentially positioning Türkiye as a significant alternative to traditional suppliers such as India. Deepening Defence Ties Recent Continue Reading
Prof. Dr. Haluk Görgün’s Visit Strengthens Bangladesh–Türkiye Defence Industry Cooperation
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe recent visit of Prof. Dr. Haluk Görgün, President of Türkiye’s Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB), to Bangladesh marks a transformative chapter in the defence relationship between the two Muslim-majority nations. Held over a series of high-level engagements with the chiefs of the Bangladesh Army, Navy, and Air Force, the Continue Reading
Bangladesh Eyes U.S. Defence Deals to Rebalance Trade, Boost Military Modernisation
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh is exploring a series of high-value defence and aerospace acquisitions from the United States as part of a dual-pronged strategy to modernise its armed forces and counter growing trade pressure from Washington, senior officials and defence analysts confirm. The initiative comes amid rising concern in Dhaka over a 37% Continue Reading
Bangladesh Eyes Growing Defence Export Opportunities in Smaller Asian Markets
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs Bangladesh’s defence industry strengthens through partnerships and technology transfers, especially with Türkiye, EU and China, the country is gearing up to tap into smaller but strategically significant defence markets across Asia. With an expanding industrial base that produces small arms, artillery, armoured vehicles, and unmanned aerial systems, Bangladesh is Continue Reading