Bangladesh Army Adopts Czech CZ BREN 2 Rifle: A Leap in Small Arms Modernisation
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bangladesh Army is set to take a significant leap in modernising its infantry capabilities with the CZ BREN 2, widely regarded as one of the most advanced service rifles currently available. This development places Bangladesh alongside a select group of international armies that have recognised the performance, reliability, and Continue Reading
Bangladesh Seeks Allied Partnerships for Indigenous Armoured Vehicle Production
Reading Time: 2 minutesBangladesh has initiated a new phase of defence industrial development with a clear intention to build armoured vehicles indigenously through partnerships with allied nations. The move reflects Dhaka’s growing emphasis on self-reliance in defence manufacturing while deepening cooperation with friendly states that have established expertise in land warfare systems. At Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army Engineers Deliver Landmark Energy Infrastructure: The Chattogram–Dhaka Oil Pipeline
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn a remarkable demonstration of technical expertise and strategic foresight, the Bangladesh Army, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC), has completed the nation’s first underground fuel oil pipeline, linking Chattogram port to the capital, Dhaka. Spanning 250 kilometres, this state-of-the-art conduit was inaugurated on 16 August 2025 at Continue Reading
Bangladesh’s Shipbuilding Ambition: Strengthening Defence While Expanding Exports
Reading Time: 2 minutesBangladesh’s goal of achieving four billion US dollars in shipbuilding exports by 2026 represents more than an economic aspiration; it is also a strategic endeavour with profound implications for national defence. While the target has been criticised as ambitious, the development of the shipbuilding sector offers the dual opportunity to Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army Secures Land for New Defence Manufacturing Facility in Chattogram
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn a significant move towards bolstering indigenous defence production, the Bangladesh Army is set to establish a new state-owned weapons manufacturing complex in Salimpur, Chattogram. The proposed site, measuring 54.99 acres, lies just 62 kilometres from the Indian border, in a location considered strategically important due to its proximity to Continue Reading