Bangladesh Emerges as Strategic Priority for Airbus in Both Civil and Military Aviation
Reading Time: 3 minutesKey Highlights: In a notable development underscoring Bangladesh’s rising profile in global aviation, European aerospace manufacturer Airbus has formally expressed its intent to forge a long-term strategic partnership with Biman Bangladesh Airlines. This move comes as part of a broader interest to support the South Asian country’s national carrier with Continue Reading
Clarification on Bangladesh Defence Budget Outlay in FY2025-26: Q & A
Reading Time: 3 minutesNotes: Q1: Has Bangladesh’s defence budget decreased in FY2025-26?A: Yes, the official defence budget for FY2025-26 has decreased by approximately 3.1%, from BDT 42,014 crore in FY2024-25 to BDT 40,698 crore. Q2: Does this budget cut mean Bangladesh is reducing its defence capabilities?A: Not necessarily. While the official budget shows Continue Reading
Bangladesh’s FY2025-26 Defence and Public Security Budget Reflects Austerity Priorities
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe interim government of Bangladesh has tabled the national budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, announcing a total outlay of Tk 7,90,000 crore. Notably, the combined allocation for the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Home Affairs stands at Tk 71,737 crore. This represents approximately 9.1 percent of the Continue Reading
Bangladesh’s $520 Billion Economy To Boost Defence Modernisation
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh’s economic trajectory has remained remarkably resilient in the aftermath of the political upheaval that defined the 2024–25 period, culminating in the removal of the long-standing Awami League regime. Defying fears of instability, the economy is now projected to cross the $520 billion threshold in the next fiscal year, according Continue Reading
Bangladesh Air Force Evaluates Russian S-350 Vityaz MRSAM
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) is actively evaluating the procurement of the Russian-made S-350 Vityaz medium-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system as part of a broader national strategy to establish a multi-layered integrated air defence network. The move coincides with the Bangladesh Army’s progress in relation to the acquisition of two Continue Reading