Proposal for the Formation of the Border Defence Force (BDF) of Bangladesh
Reading Time: 12 minutesThis proposal recommends the amalgamation of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and the Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG) into a single unified Border Defence Force (BDF) to ensure seamless protection of Bangladesh’s land and maritime frontiers, eliminate bureaucratic overlap, maximize resource utilisation, and prepare for emerging asymmetric and non-traditional threats. Vision Continue Reading
Twin-Engine Fighter Aircraft: Strategic Imperatives and Bangladesh Air Force’s Maritime Aspirations
Reading Time: 6 minutesIntroduction In modern military aviation, the choice between single- and twin-engine fighter aircraft significantly influences operational capabilities and strategic flexibility. Twin-engine fighters, while generally more complex and expensive, provide enhanced performance, redundancy, and adaptability across mission profiles. For Bangladesh, with its expanding maritime interests and evolving regional security environment, acquiring Continue Reading
Assessment of Indian Army Armoured Vehicles and Bangladesh Army Anti-Armour Capabilities
Reading Time: 5 minutesIn the evolving theatre of South Asian security, the interplay between armoured formations and anti-armour capabilities remains pivotal. The recent comprehensive assessment of the Indian Army’s armoured vehicle inventory against the Bangladesh Army’s growing array of anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) systems underscores a critical strategic balance shaping the subcontinent’s military Continue Reading
BGB inaugurates third floating BOP in Sundarbans
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has officially inaugurated its third floating Border Outpost (BOP), named the Boising Floating BOP, strategically positioned at the confluence of the Raymangal River and Boising Channel, adjacent to the Sundarbans. The inauguration ceremony was officiated by the Honourable Home Advisor, Lieutenant General (Retd) Md Jahangir Continue Reading
Revitalising Air Superiority: Bangladesh’s MiG-29BM Upgrade Programme
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) is presently executing a significant overhaul and modernisation initiative involving its MiG-29 fleet—an endeavour that reflects both fiscal pragmatism and strategic foresight. With only six of the twenty RD-33 engines functional across its eight MiG-29 aircraft, the force had, until recently, faced a severe operational Continue Reading