Bangladesh Navy Quietly Begins RQ-21 Blackjack Drone Operations in Bay of Bengal
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Navy has quietly commenced operations of the Boeing Insitu RQ-21 Blackjack unmanned aerial system (UAS) in the Bay of Bengal, marking a significant boost to its maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. The first flights reportedly took place on 24 September, shortly after the delivery of multiple Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army Conducts Military Orientation Training for BCS and BJS Officers
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Army successfully conducted the 84th Military Orientation Training programme for officers of the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) and the Bangladesh Judicial Service (BJS). The six-week-long training was held from 3 August to 11 September 2025 with the objective of fostering stronger cooperation between the civil administration, judicial authorities, Continue Reading
Felani’s Legacy Lives On: Brother Enlists in Border Guard Bangladesh
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe killing of fifteen-year-old Felani Khatun in 2011 remains one of the most harrowing episodes in the history of the Indo-Bangladesh border. Shot dead by India’s Border Security Force while attempting to cross barbed wire with her father, her body left hanging on the fence for hours, Felani became an Continue Reading
Bersa Thunder 9 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bersa Thunder 9 is a full-sized, semi-automatic 9×19mm Parabellum pistol renowned for its reliability, durability, and ease of maintenance. Its design emphasises safety and ergonomics, making it suitable for both combat and law enforcement environments. The Bersa TPR9 is a compact variant with similar operational characteristics but in a Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army Infantry Modernisation at a Glance
Reading Time: 6 minutesThe Bangladesh Army’s infantry modernisation programme represents one of the most ambitious and carefully planned small arms overhauls in South Asia. For decades, its soldiers relied on a mix of Type 56 rifles, G3s, RPG-7s, and Soviet-origin machine guns — systems that, while reliable, were increasingly inadequate against modern regional Continue Reading