Bangladesh’s Potential Role in a Non-NATO Peacekeeping Mission in Ukraine
Reading Time: 5 minutesIntroduction The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has prompted international discussions around a possible peacekeeping mission to monitor a demilitarised buffer zone. Reports indicate that countries including Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia are being considered for participation in such a force, as part of a U.S.-backed proposal aimed at de-escalating the conflict. Continue Reading
Bersa Thunder 9 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bersa Thunder 9 is a full-sized, semi-automatic 9×19mm Parabellum pistol renowned for its reliability, durability, and ease of maintenance. Its design emphasises safety and ergonomics, making it suitable for both combat and law enforcement environments. The Bersa TPR9 is a compact variant with similar operational characteristics but in a Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army Infantry Modernisation at a Glance
Reading Time: 6 minutesThe Bangladesh Army’s infantry modernisation programme represents one of the most ambitious and carefully planned small arms overhauls in South Asia. For decades, its soldiers relied on a mix of Type 56 rifles, G3s, RPG-7s, and Soviet-origin machine guns — systems that, while reliable, were increasingly inadequate against modern regional Continue Reading
Bangladesh Buys 10,000 Argentine Pistols in $3.5 Million Deal
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bersa Thunder 9, an Argentine-made 9×19 mm semi-automatic pistol, has now been in active service with the Bangladesh Army and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) for over seven years, following a successful procurement and delivery deal concluded in 2017. The original agreement, signed in May 2017, saw the government acquire 10,000 Continue Reading