Bangladesh Police Prepares Major Specialised Deployment to Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force
Reading Time: 5 minutesBangladesh is preparing a substantial deployment of specialised police capabilities to Haiti as the United Nations authorised Gang Suppression Force (GSF) moves towards full operational strength ahead of the country’s planned December 2026 elections. The Bangladesh Police contribution is emerging as one of the most heavily equipped police deployments within Continue Reading
Bangladesh Must Answer Pressure With Strategy, Not Provocation
Reading Time: 6 minutesDhaka’s response to a more difficult relationship with India should be diplomatic diversification, credible deterrence and the international defence of its sovereign rights Bangladesh’s relationship with India is entering one of its most consequential periods in decades. Political distrust, unresolved water-sharing questions, recurring border controversies and competing perceptions of sovereignty Continue Reading
F-35A vs KAAN vs KF-21 vs J-35A: Which Fighter Best Fits Bangladesh?
Reading Time: 7 minutesBangladesh’s next major fighter acquisition could shape the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) for the next three to four decades. The decision will extend far beyond aircraft performance: it will determine weapons access, training and sustainment arrangements, operational sovereignty, industrial partnerships and potentially the direction of Bangladesh’s aerospace sector. Four aircraft Continue Reading
NCP’s Shadow Budget Falls Short on National Security
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe National Citizen Party’s shadow budget, “Bangladesh 2.0: Sustainable Growth through Reform, Employment and Investment”, contains several commendable proposals aimed at boosting employment, improving education, attracting investment, and controlling inflation. These are undoubtedly important priorities for Bangladesh’s future prosperity. However, the proposed defence allocation of Tk39,745 crore raises serious concerns Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army Moves to Procure UH-60L Black Hawk Helicopters from the United States
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Bangladesh Army has taken a significant step towards modernising its rotary-wing aviation capability with the initiation of a procurement process for refurbished UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters from the United States. Official documents issued by the Directorate General Defence Purchase (DGDP) under the Ministry of Defence confirm that a tender Continue Reading