How Defence Procurement Is Undertaken in Bangladesh: Inside the DGDP System
Reading Time: 7 minutesOverview Defence procurement lies at the heart of any modern military establishment. The efficiency, transparency, and timeliness with which a nation acquires weapons, equipment, and supplies directly influence the operational readiness of its armed forces. In Bangladesh, this process is centrally managed through the Directorate General Defence Purchase (DGDP), a Continue Reading
Bangladesh Air Force Seeks Advanced Western VVIP Helicopters: A Technical and Strategic Evaluation
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) has initiated a high-profile procurement effort to replace its ageing fleet of Mi-171V5 and Mi-171E VVIP helicopters with three new Western-origin platforms. This tender, released in September 2025, marks a pivotal shift in Bangladesh’s defence aviation posture—one that emphasises safety, advanced avionics, and operational reliability Continue Reading
Bangladesh Air Force to Replace Russian VIP Fleet with Western Helicopters
Reading Time: 5 minutesDhaka’s new tender signals a strategic shift towards Western-origin air systems for VIP and multi-role transport operations. The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) has initiated a significant step toward replacing its ageing fleet of Russian-made Mi-171Sh helicopters, issuing an international tender for new medium-lift VIP and utility transport helicopters that meet Continue Reading
Bangladesh Police Induct Turkish Khan 4×4 Armoured Personnel Carriers
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRecent photographs taken in Dhaka show the Bangladesh Police operating newly delivered Khan 4×4 Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) from Turkish manufacturer Katmerciler, marking the first public confirmation of the type in the country. The vehicles, spotted on city streets in late September, appear to match the Khan 4×4 Zırhlı Personel Continue Reading
Bangladesh Air Force Explores Advanced Turkish Air Defence Systems
Reading Time: 2 minutesChief of Air Staff of the Bangladesh Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmud Khan, BBP, OSP, GUP, NSWC, PSC, departed Dhaka for Turkey on Wednesday, 01 October 2025, for an official visit at the invitation of the Turkish Air Force. During the visit, held from 01 to 05 October Continue Reading