Inside the Mind of a Traitor: Understanding Why Some Dissidents Betray Their Nation
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn an age where information flows instantly and borders blur, the greatest threat to any nation may come not from foreign armies, but from within—those who once called it home, yet now conspire to betray it. For Bangladesh, a country marked by fierce patriotism and complex political struggles, the challenge Continue Reading
Safe Cities in Bangladesh: A Technical Feasibility Study on Urban Surveillance for Crime and Terrorism Prevention
Reading Time: 5 minutesAs Bangladesh faces rapid urbanisation and growing internal security challenges, the notion of a national Safe Cities programme has emerged as a topic of serious interest. While no such programme has been launched to date, this technical feasibility study explores the potential for implementing a Safe City framework in the Continue Reading
Army Captures Notorious Gang Leader ‘Shaheen Dakat’ in Cox’s Bazar
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a significant operation, the Bangladesh Army apprehended Shahinur Rahman, widely known as ‘Shaheen Dakat’, the alleged leader of a notorious criminal syndicate operating along the Myanmar border between Cox’s Bazar and Bandarban. The arrest occurred in the early hours of Thursday, 5 June 2025, when four army teams conducted Continue Reading
Bangladesh Police Still Struggling to Replace Vehicles Destroyed During 2024 Unrest
Reading Time: 3 minutesNearly a year after the violent political upheaval that swept across Bangladesh in July and August of 2024, the Bangladesh Police continue to operate with a dangerously depleted vehicle fleet. Official data reveals that 1,074 police vehicles were either torched or severely vandalised during the unrest, leaving police stations, highway Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army Intercepts RAW-Linked Assassination Cell in Kushtia
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn a coordinated series of raids spanning two districts, the Bangladesh Army and intelligence services arrested four men in what is rapidly being seen as the country’s most high-stakes counter-intelligence success in recent memory. Among the arrested were Subrata Bain, alias Fateh Ali (60), and Abu Rasel Masud, alias Molla Continue Reading