US and Bangladesh Rebuild Ties Through Diplomacy
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn a development with deep strategic implications, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a direct phone call with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus on 30 June 2025. The 15-minute exchange, described as “warm, cordial and constructive,” signalled a significant recalibration of U.S. policy toward Bangladesh and marked a Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army Bolsters Artillery Arsenal with Turkish, and Chinese Systems
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bangladesh Army is rapidly advancing its artillery modernisation programme, acquiring state-of-the-art systems from Türkiye and China to supplement and enhance its existing artillery inventory, which includes proven Serbian platforms. This multifaceted development is a key component of the broader Forces Goal 2030 strategic framework, underscoring Dhaka’s commitment to transforming Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army Takes Delivery of 18 More Otokar Cobra-I LAVs from Türkiye
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Army has received a new consignment Otokar Cobra-I Light Armoured Vehicles (LAVs) from Türkiye, marking another step in the ongoing modernisation of its protected mobility fleet. The latest batch includes variants configured as Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs), Command and Control Vehicles, Electronic Warfare/Jammer Vehicles, and Recovery Vehicles totalling Continue Reading