Bangladesh Army Launches Independent School of Army Air Defence
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn a landmark development for Bangladesh’s growing military modernisation drive, the School of Army Air Defence (SAAD) has officially commenced its independent operations at Halishahar, Chattogram. The inauguration took place on 4 November 2025 under the command of the Commandant, Artillery Centre and School (AC&S), marking a pivotal milestone in Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army Begins Phased Withdrawal of 50% Troops Ahead of Election Redeployment
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn a move reflecting both strategic recalibration and preparation for the upcoming national elections, the Bangladesh Army has begun withdrawing 50 percent of its personnel currently deployed across the country. The decision, issued through a government directive earlier this week, aims to provide rest and retraining opportunities for troops before Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army’s SRBM Programme — Tactics and Deployment
Reading Time: 8 minutesShort-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) are not merely hardware assets; they are precision tools whose true value depends on the doctrine, tactics, and operational culture that govern their use. For Bangladesh, the central question is not which model to acquire—be it comparable to Bora, M20, SY-400 (BP-12A) or Tayfun—but how these Continue Reading
Type 96 122 mm Towed Howitzer
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Type 96 (also marketed as PL‑96) is a Chinese 122 mm towed howitzer developed from the Soviet‑era D‑30 lineage and optimised for modern PLA requirements. It retains the D‑30’s rugged, three‑leg mounting concept while incorporating local manufacturing refinements: a longer barrel, improved recoil arrangements and simplified maintenance features. The Continue Reading
Type 83 122 mm Towed Gun Howitzer
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Type 83 is a Chinese 122 mm towed gun‑howitzer developed from the Soviet‑derived 122 mm family. It was designed to offer a balance between mobility, rate of fire and range, improving on older 122 mm designs with a modernised carriage, improved recoil arrangement and enhanced crew protection. The Type Continue Reading