Bangladesh Army Aviation Group Fields US Armor’s ACS Concealable Vest Carrier for Enhanced Protection
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn a move emblematic of the Bangladesh Army’s steady modernisation drive, the Aviation Group has quietly adopted the ACS Concealable Vest Carrier, a high-performance ballistic vest developed by US-based manufacturer US Armor. The decision signals the armed forces’ growing emphasis on not only capability but survivability in operational environments, especially Continue Reading
Michael Kugelman’s Blind Spot: Misjudging India’s Role in Bangladesh
Reading Time: 4 minutesMichael Kugelman’s recent article in The Daily Star, where he attempts to present Bangladesh and India as natural partners with a steady and beneficial relationship, misses the mark rather spectacularly. While the tone is courteous and seemingly well intentioned, the conclusions drawn reflect a deeply flawed understanding of the strategic Continue Reading
Bangladesh Should Join China-Led Global Mediation Initiative
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh Should Join China-Led Global Mediation Initiative to Counter Regional Pressure and Assert Strategic Autonomy. Bangladesh faces a complex strategic environment shaped by its geography and the conduct of neighbouring powers. It shares borders with both India and Myanmar. Relations with each remain delicate, influenced by unresolved disputes, cross-border security Continue Reading
Bangladesh’s $520 Billion Economy To Boost Defence Modernisation
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh’s economic trajectory has remained remarkably resilient in the aftermath of the political upheaval that defined the 2024–25 period, culminating in the removal of the long-standing Awami League regime. Defying fears of instability, the economy is now projected to cross the $520 billion threshold in the next fiscal year, according Continue Reading
Bangladesh-Japan advance strategic security ties
Reading Time: 2 minutesBangladesh and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing bilateral defence and security cooperation, with a focus on maritime security, strategic dialogue, and defence technology transfer. The announcements were made during the official visit of Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister to Tokyo in 30 May 2025, marking a notable step forward in Continue Reading