Bangladesh Air Force Seeks Advanced Western VVIP Helicopters: A Technical and Strategic Evaluation
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) has initiated a high-profile procurement effort to replace its ageing fleet of Mi-171V5 and Mi-171E VVIP helicopters with three new Western-origin platforms. This tender, released in September 2025, marks a pivotal shift in Bangladesh’s defence aviation posture—one that emphasises safety, advanced avionics, and operational reliability Continue Reading
Bangladesh Air Force to Replace Russian VIP Fleet with Western Helicopters
Reading Time: 5 minutesDhaka’s new tender signals a strategic shift towards Western-origin air systems for VIP and multi-role transport operations. The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) has initiated a significant step toward replacing its ageing fleet of Russian-made Mi-171Sh helicopters, issuing an international tender for new medium-lift VIP and utility transport helicopters that meet Continue Reading
Bangladesh Navy to Build Modern Ship Docking and Repair Facility at Mongla
Reading Time: 3 minutesDockyard & Engineering Works Ltd (DEW), operated by the Bangladesh Navy, has invited expressions of interest (EOI) from reputed international shipbuilders and tenderers for a joint venture (JV) to construct a complete ship docking and repair facility at Mongla, Bagerhat. According to the EOI, the project will be undertaken under Continue Reading
At the Edge of the Naf: How Bangladesh Must Prepare for the Arakan Army Threat
Reading Time: 5 minutesRising kidnappings, cross‑border threats, and criminal networks linked to the Arakan Army have made Bangladesh’s south-eastern frontier a flashpoint. Dhaka must act now — first with intelligence‑led, non‑lethal deterrence, and second with a clear military escalation doctrine should things go south. Containing the Arakan Army without Crossing the Line The Continue Reading
Arakan Army’s Allegations Against Bangladesh Rejected
Reading Time: 2 minutesSummary:Recent claims by the Arakan Army (AA) alleging that “corrupt elements” within the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) are assisting the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) during recent operations (18/09/2025) have been categorically denied by all relevant parties. Both ARSA and the BGB Headquarters have dismissed the allegation as baseless and Continue Reading