Rethinking Bangladesh’s Defence Posture: The Imperative for a Modern Riverine Warfare Capability
Reading Time: 6 minutesBangladesh is defined by water. Its rivers shape its geography, culture, and economy, yet they remain surprisingly absent from the core structure of its military doctrine. For a country with thousands of kilometres of navigable waterways, the absence of a dedicated riverine warfare capability in the Bangladesh Army reflects a Continue Reading
Why India’s 1971 Offensive Model Would Fail Against Bangladesh in 2025: A Military-Technical Assessment
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe 1971 Indo-Pakistani War remains a landmark in South Asian military history, wherein Indian military forces, in alliance with the Bengali Mukti Bahini, launched a swift, multidirectional campaign that led to the collapse of East Pakistan and the birth of Bangladesh. This success was made possible not solely by Indian Continue Reading
Threat Matrix for Bangladesh Air Force vs. Nearby Indian & Myanmar Air Bases
Reading Time: 7 minutesThe South Asian region is characterised by a dynamic and often volatile security environment, shaped by complex geopolitical relationships and evolving military capabilities. For Bangladesh, maintaining robust airspace sovereignty is a cornerstone of national defence and regional stability. Given its geographical positioning, bordered by India to the west, north, and Continue Reading
Repurposing Bangladesh’s MiG-29BM Fleet for Maritime Strike and Aggressor Roles Post-J-10CE Induction
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe upcoming induction of the Chengdu J-10CE marks a transformative phase for the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF), signifying its leap into modern 4.5 generation multirole combat capabilities. As these new platforms assume frontline duties, the BAF is well-positioned to repurpose its existing MiG-29BM fighters for secondary yet vital missions. Two Continue Reading
Leveraging National Highways for Enhanced Operational Flexibility: A Strategic Imperative for the Bangladesh Air Force
Reading Time: 9 minutesAbstract The increasing complexity of modern security environments necessitates flexible and resilient military operational capabilities. For the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF), the nation’s network of national highways offers significant opportunities to bolster strategic mobility, enhance force dispersal, and expedite rapid deployments. This paper explores the potential for BAF to seamlessly Continue Reading