Indian Information Warfare Against Bangladesh: Tactics, Trends, and Countermeasures
Reading Time: 8 minutesIn the evolving landscape of regional geopolitics, the use of information warfare (IW) has emerged as a potent instrument of statecraft. Unlike traditional military confrontations, IW operates primarily in the cognitive domain—shaping perceptions, influencing public opinion, and undermining adversaries through strategic narrative manipulation and cyber operations. For Bangladesh, a nation Continue Reading
India’s Strategic Posturing: Why Bangladesh Must Ramp Up Defence Spending and Readiness
Reading Time: 5 minutesBDMilitary Analysis Report India’s recent offensive action in Pakistan-administered Kashmir reflects an aggressive, hegemonic trend in South Asia. For smaller nations like Bangladesh, the pattern poses escalating strategic risks. This analysis outlines a comprehensive defence doctrine recommending an increase in defence spending to 2% of GDP, mass mobilisation through a Continue Reading
Opposing the Disarmament of the Police: A Threat to Public Safety in Bangladesh
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe recent decision by the Advisory Council Committee on Law and Order to disarm regular police personnel by withdrawing lethal weapons, except for specialised units such as the Armed Police Battalion (APBn), raises significant concerns from a law enforcement and public safety perspective. As a defence sector professional with decades Continue Reading
Bangladesh’s Political Blind Spot: National Security
Reading Time: 19 minutesDespite Bangladesh’s unique geopolitical position and the multifaceted threats posed by regional powers, its political parties have largely remained indifferent to the imperatives of national security and defence policy. While economic development and electoral theatrics dominate public discourse, real and present dangers from India and Myanmar continue to fester unchallenged. Continue Reading
Strategic Estimate: Future Threat Potential of the Arakan Army to Bangladesh
Reading Time: 3 minutes1. Executive Summary The Arakan Army (AA) currently poses no significant military threat to Bangladesh. Its structural limitations, political objectives, and external dependencies mitigate any future hostile posture. However, political frictions could emerge related to refugee repatriation and cross-border governance issues. Bangladesh must maintain strong military readiness, initiate structured engagement Continue Reading