Bangladesh–Türkiye Defence Industry Cooperation: Strategic Prospects and Constraints
Reading Time: 4 minutesBangladesh and Türkiye are quietly cultivating a defence partnership that could, over time, evolve into a substantive bilateral relationship with strategic, industrial, and geopolitical significance. The convergence of Bangladesh’s modernisation ambitions under its Forces Goal 2030 and Türkiye’s emergence as a cost-effective, technologically maturing defence exporter presents a clear opportunity Continue Reading
Bangladesh and Türkiye Edge Closer to Defence Industrial Collaboration
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn a tangible sign of Bangladesh’s expanding ambitions in the defence industrial sphere, Ashik Chowdhury, Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), recently led a high-level delegation to the headquarters of Türkiye’s state-owned defence heavyweight, Makine ve Kimya Endüstrisi (MKE), in Kırıkkale. Far from a mere courtesy call, Continue Reading
From Innovation to Arsenal: Roadmap to Elevate Narsingdi Science & Robotics Lab into a National Defence-Tech Company
Reading Time: 5 minutesIn an era where defence readiness and strategic autonomy are paramount, the pursuit of indigenous military technology has become more than a matter of national pride—it is a cornerstone of national security. The global defence landscape increasingly favours agile innovation hubs that can offer bespoke solutions tailored to the asymmetric Continue Reading
Building an Indigenous Family of Armoured Vehicles: A Strategic Blueprint for Bangladesh Army
Reading Time: 7 minutesThis report outlines a comprehensive strategy for the Bangladesh Army to develop a family of indigenous armoured vehicles (AVs), with the dual aim of reducing dependency on foreign imports and strengthening the domestic defence-industrial base. Drawing on case studies from Kazakhstan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Australia, it recommends a modular, Continue Reading
Bangladesh Navy Engages Fincantieri in Strategic Talks for Guided Missile Frigates
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Navy (BN) is reportedly in advanced discussions with Italian shipbuilding giant Fincantieri as part of its ambitious plan to acquire six multi-role guided missile frigates by 2030. This initiative aligns with the nation’s broader military modernisation agenda under the ‘Forces Goal 2030’ programme . A Phased Approach to Continue Reading