The Spectre of a Counter-Revolution: Assessing the Risk of a Pro-Indian Military Coup in Bangladesh
Reading Time: 7 minutesAny attempt at a coup in the current political climate of Bangladesh would almost certainly plunge the nation into a prolonged period of turmoil, civil unrest, and potential state paralysis. Unlike previous eras where military takeovers might have been greeted with indifference or even quiet acquiescence, today’s Bangladesh is markedly Continue Reading
The Army Chief’s Dangerous Overreach – A Threat to the Constitution and the Honour of the Bangladesh Army
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe recent remarks by Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman concerning the nation’s electoral process have triggered deep concern across civil society and within the armed forces. His comments, widely perceived as unconstitutional and politically charged, mark a grave departure from the professional neutrality expected of the head of the military Continue Reading
Bangladesh’s Pursuit of Chinese J-10C Fighters: Strategic Calculations Amid Regional Tensions
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn the aftermath of the 2025 Indo-Pakistan conflict, Bangladesh is reportedly advancing plans to procure 16 Chinese-made J-10C multirole fighter jets, aiming to modernise its air force and enhance national defence capabilities. The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) currently operates a fleet of aging Chinese-built F-7 fighters and a limited number Continue Reading
Understanding Defence Illiteracy in Bangladesh: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions
Reading Time: 4 minutesDespite possessing one of South Asia’s largest standing militaries by manpower, Bangladesh remains a country with relatively low levels of defence literacy among its general population. This disconnect between a modernising military and an under-informed public hampers transparency, reduces strategic accountability, and weakens civil-military cohesion. Nowhere is this more visible Continue Reading
Protected: Securing the Bangladesh-Myanmar Border: A Military Operations Zone for National Security and Humanitarian Stability
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