Bangladesh Police Launches Large-Scale Procurement Ahead of National Polls
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Bangladesh Police have begun extensive procurement of equipment ahead of the upcoming national elections. Orders cover digital monitoring systems, protective gear, vehicles and less-lethal munitions, with deliveries scheduled before polling begins. The force is acquiring 40,000 body-worn cameras through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The cameras will be Continue Reading
Bangladesh–India Relations: At Their Lowest Point
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh and India now stand at the nadir of their bilateral relationship. The pretence of “historic ties” and “friendship” has collapsed under the weight of political interference, propaganda, and open hostility. India’s decision to harbour Sheikh Hasina — the disgraced former prime minister, condemned by millions as a mass killer Continue Reading
Bangladesh Navy Quietly Begins RQ-21 Blackjack Drone Operations in Bay of Bengal
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Navy has quietly commenced operations of the Boeing Insitu RQ-21 Blackjack unmanned aerial system (UAS) in the Bay of Bengal, marking a significant boost to its maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. The first flights reportedly took place on 24 September, shortly after the delivery of multiple Continue Reading