UK and Bangladesh Sign G2G Agreement for Hydrographic Survey Vessel HMS Enterprise
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe United Kingdom and Bangladesh have signed a government-to-government (G2G) agreement for the procurement of the former Royal Navy hydrographic survey vessel HMS Enterprise, marking a significant step in strengthening maritime cooperation and enhancing the operational capability of the Bangladesh Navy. The contract signing ceremony was held at Naval Headquarters Continue Reading
Bangladesh to Upgrade Missile Frigate BNS Khalid Bin Walid Under G2G Deal with Türkiye
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh is preparing to modernise BNS Khalid Bin Walid (F25), a missile-equipped frigate of the Bangladesh Navy, under a Government-to-Government (G2G) agreement with Türkiye, with the project valued at approximately BDT 650 crore. The upgrade forms part of Bangladesh’s wider efforts to strengthen maritime security, enhance naval combat capability and Continue Reading
Bangladesh Coast Guard Expansion Gains Momentum with New Vessels, Drones and Surveillance Systems
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG) is moving ahead with a significant expansion and modernisation programme aimed at strengthening maritime security, search and rescue capabilities, and coastal surveillance. Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said procurement is currently underway for bulletproof high-speed boats and advanced surveillance drones equipped Continue Reading
US Military Delegation Visits Bangladesh for Defence Technology Security Assessment
Reading Time: 3 minutesA delegation from the United States Defence Technology Security Administration (DTSA) was in Bangladesh recently to assess how the Bangladesh Armed Forces plan to safeguard sensitive US defence technologies following any future transfer of military hardware. The visit is seen as a significant step towards deeper defence and security cooperation Continue Reading
RAB Purchasing 163 Vehicles from Pragati Industries
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe government has given policy-level approval to procure 163 vehicles for the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) through the direct purchase method, bypassing the Open Tender Method (OTM), in a move aimed at strengthening the operational mobility of the elite law enforcement force. The vehicles will be procured from Pragati Industries Continue Reading