Mitsubishi Electric Leads Japan’s Defence Collaboration with Bangladesh
Reading Time: 5 minutesBangladesh and Japan Move Towards Landmark Defence Cooperation Agreement On 22 October 2025, a significant development took place in Dhaka as Mr. Tomo Aoyama, General Manager of the Space Systems Department at Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Asia Pte Ltd (MEAP), and Colonel Masashi Yasumura, Non-Resident Air Attaché of Japan to Bangladesh, Continue Reading
Future of US–Bangladesh Defence Cooperation: Realism Over Rhetoric
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe nomination of Brent Christensen as the next United States Ambassador to Bangladesh has once again brought the subject of defence cooperation between the two countries into focus. During his Senate hearing, Christensen emphasised the need to deepen military-to-military ties and counter China’s growing influence in South Asia, particularly in Continue Reading
Bangladesh at a Strategic Crossroads: U.S. Military Engagement as Counterbalance to China
Reading Time: 7 minutesBangladesh, often referred to as one of the new Asian Tigers, is entering a critical phase in its political, economic, and defence trajectory. Its strategic location along the northern Bay of Bengal, bordering India and Myanmar, and its proximity to vital Indo-Pacific maritime routes, have made it a key player Continue Reading
Bangladesh Air Force Procurement: Strengthening the Future Force Structure
Reading Time: 6 minutesThe Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) stands at a decisive juncture in its modernisation journey, with plans underway to significantly expand and diversify its air combat capabilities. Today, Air Chief Marshal Khan, Chief of Air Staff of the Bangladesh Air Force, is expected to meet with the Chairman of CATIC (China Continue Reading
Bangladesh to Form Three New BGB Battalions to Strengthen Border Security with India
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh has taken a significant step towards enhancing its frontier defences by approving the formation of three new Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) battalions in Bhurungamari, Thanchi, and Meherpur — three strategic points along the long and often sensitive border with India. With the addition of these battalions, the government has Continue Reading