Bangladesh–US Defence Dialogue Gains New Momentum as Dhaka Pursues American Hardware
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh is hosting the 12th Bangladesh–US Bilateral Defence Dialogue from 10–11 December, with senior military officials from both countries convening in Dhaka to discuss strategic cooperation, regional security, and defence modernisation. A seven-member delegation from the US Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) arrived in the capital ahead of the dialogue to participate Continue Reading
Bangladesh Hoists National Flag at New Record Height in Banglabandha
Reading Time: 2 minutesBangladesh has officially inaugurated its tallest national flagstand at Banglabandha, the country’s only quadrilateral land port, now flying the national flag at a record height of 117 feet, surpassing the 100-foot pole across the border in India. The towering flagstand, equipped with an automated hoisting system, was unveiled on Tuesday Continue Reading
Bangladesh Navy Fleet Commander Attends PIMEC-25
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRear Admiral Mustaque Ahmed, Fleet Commander of the Bangladesh Navy (COMBAN), visited the Pakistan Navy pavilion during the Pakistan International Maritime Expo & Conference 2025 (PIMEC-25), held at the Karachi Expo Centre from 3-6 November 2025. During the visit, Rear Admiral Ahmed held discussions with Rear Admiral Ahmed Hussain, Director Continue Reading
Bangladesh Running Out of Patience with Arakan Army
Reading Time: 3 minutesTop military official calls Myanmar the greatest security challenge since independence as Dhaka signals a tougher border stance Bangladesh’s top defence official has described the situation along the Myanmar border as the most serious security challenge since the country’s independence, signalling a firm warning toward the Arakan Army (AA) insurgent Continue Reading
Bangladesh Air Chief Departs for Official Visits to South Korea and China
Reading Time: 2 minutesBangladesh Air Force (BAF) Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, BBP, OSP, GUP, nswc, psc, departed Dhaka on Saturday, 18 October 2025, on an official visit to the Republic of Korea and the People’s Republic of China. During the first leg of his tour, the Air Continue Reading