Dhaka-Ankara Foreign Secretary Talks to Deepen Defence and Defence Industry Cooperation
Reading Time: 5 minutesBangladesh and Türkiye are preparing to elevate their growing defence partnership to a strategic level as the two nations hold the fourth round of Foreign Secretary-level talks in Dhaka this week. The discussions are expected to centre on deepening cooperation in defence production, technology transfer, and industrial collaboration under Bangladesh’s Continue Reading
What Bangladesh Could Gain from Defence Industry Cooperation with Pakistan
Reading Time: 6 minutesAnalysing Immediate, Mid-Term and Long-Term Opportunities Bangladesh’s defence transformation under the Forces Goal 2030 modernisation blueprint continues to reshape the country’s military posture. Over the past decade, Dhaka has methodically enhanced the technological and organisational depth of its armed forces while investing in domestic industrial capacity. The objective is not Continue Reading
How Defence Procurement Is Undertaken in Bangladesh: Inside the DGDP System
Reading Time: 7 minutesOverview Defence procurement lies at the heart of any modern military establishment. The efficiency, transparency, and timeliness with which a nation acquires weapons, equipment, and supplies directly influence the operational readiness of its armed forces. In Bangladesh, this process is centrally managed through the Directorate General Defence Purchase (DGDP), a Continue Reading
Bangladesh Air Force Seeks Advanced Western VVIP Helicopters: A Technical and Strategic Evaluation
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) has initiated a high-profile procurement effort to replace its ageing fleet of Mi-171V5 and Mi-171E VVIP helicopters with three new Western-origin platforms. This tender, released in September 2025, marks a pivotal shift in Bangladesh’s defence aviation posture—one that emphasises safety, advanced avionics, and operational reliability Continue Reading
Bangladesh Air Force to Replace Russian VIP Fleet with Western Helicopters
Reading Time: 5 minutesDhaka’s new tender signals a strategic shift towards Western-origin air systems for VIP and multi-role transport operations. The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) has initiated a significant step toward replacing its ageing fleet of Russian-made Mi-171Sh helicopters, issuing an international tender for new medium-lift VIP and utility transport helicopters that meet Continue Reading