NCP Manifesto Proposes UAV Brigade, Expanded Reserves and Intelligence Sector Reforms
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe National Citizen Party (NCP) has unveiled an ambitious defence and security agenda in its newly released election manifesto, placing strong emphasis on modern warfare capabilities, intelligence reform and democratic oversight of security institutions. The manifesto, titled “Manifesto of Youth and Dignity” and released under the slogan “Bangladesh through a Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army Reorients Strategic Partnerships, Scales Back Engagement with India and Russia
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bangladesh Army has initiated a comprehensive realignment of its external military partnerships and force modernisation strategy, moving to downgrade long-standing training and cooperation arrangements with India and Russia while steadily reducing reliance on Russian-origin military hardware. The shift was deliberated during a two-day conference of general and formation commanders Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army Officer Cadet Makes History at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Army has achieved a moment of exceptional pride and international recognition following the outstanding success of Officer Cadet Sakib Ahsan Rifat at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS), United Kingdom. On 12 December 2025, during the prestigious Passing Out Parade at Sandhurst, Officer Cadet Rifat was awarded two Continue Reading
Bangladesh–Philippines Defence Cooperation Deepened Through Elite Sniper Training
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe successful completion of the prestigious Bangladesh Army Sniper Course by 1st Lieutenant James Daryl A. Tagsip, PN(M), a Special Operations Officer of the Force Reconnaissance Regiment, Philippine Marine Corps, marks a significant milestone in the growing defence relationship between Bangladesh and the Philippines. Trained at the renowned School of Continue Reading
Bangladesh Navy Concludes Annual Naval Exercise – 2025 with Live-Fire Operations in Bay of Bengal
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Navy successfully concluded its Annual Naval Exercise – 2025 in the Bay of Bengal today, culminating in live-fire missile operations and comprehensive combat drills. The five-day exercise tested the Navy’s full spectrum of operational capabilities, enhancing preparedness for maritime security and national defence. The closing phase of the Continue Reading