Bangladesh Expands Landing Craft Exports as Western Marine Delivers New Vessels to the UAE
Reading Time: 2 minutesBangladesh’s growing shipbuilding sector has achieved another significant milestone with the delivery of three newly built cargo landing craft—Maya, SMS Emi, and Muna—to Marwan Shipping Ltd of the United Arab Emirates. The vessels were formally handed over on 20 November during a ceremony held aboard Maya on the Karnaphuli River Continue Reading
Bangladesh Ordnance Factories to Produce 40 mm RPG Systems Indigenously
Reading Time: 2 minutesBangladesh Ordnance Factories (BOF) is set to embark on a significant new chapter in the nation’s defence industrialisation drive, with plans to manufacture RPG-7-type rocket-propelled grenade systems, including all classes of ammunition, indigenously. The initiative forms part of the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen self-reliance in key land-forces capabilities under Continue Reading
China Proposes Aircraft Overhaul Facility in Bangladesh
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh and China are exploring the establishment of an aircraft overhauling and engine maintenance facility in Bangladesh — a move that could significantly enhance the Bangladesh Air Force’s (BAF) self-reliance in aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities. According to officials familiar with the matter, the proposal was discussed in Continue Reading
Chinese Firm AeroSynth Limited to Establish Drone Manufacturing Plant in BEPZA Economic Zone, Chattogram
Reading Time: 2 minutesChinese company AeroSynth Limited has announced an investment of US$3.5 million to establish a drone manufacturing facility at the BEPZA Economic Zone in Mirsharai, Chattogram, marking a new addition to Bangladesh’s emerging high-technology industrial base. According to a press release issued by the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA), the Continue Reading
Bangladesh Eyes Arms Exports as Dhaka Moves to Establish Defence Economic Zone
Reading Time: 7 minutesIn a decisive move to transform Bangladesh into a regional player in the global defence industry, the government has announced plans to establish a specialised Defence Economic Zone (DEZ) as part of a broader national strategy for self-reliant military production. The initiative — recently approved by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Continue Reading