Bangladesh Unveils Increased Defence Budget as Military Modernisation Accelerates
Reading Time: 5 minutesBangladesh has proposed a significant increase in defence and security spending for the 2026–27 fiscal year, reflecting the government’s commitment to strengthening military capabilities, enhancing border security and advancing long-term modernisation plans amid evolving regional and global security challenges. Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury announced a proposed allocation of Continue Reading
Army Chief Inaugurates Army Hill and Jungle Warfare School at Alikadam
Reading Time: 3 minutesChief of Army Staff of the Bangladesh Army, General Waker-Uz-Zaman, SBP, OSP, SGP, PSC, visited Alikadam Cantonment under Bandarban Region on 18 April 2026 and formally inaugurated the newly established Army Hill and Jungle Warfare School (AHJWS). The visit formed part of the Army Chief’s ongoing efforts to review operational Continue Reading
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