Bangladesh Army Standardises on Chinese HJ‑12 as Its Next‑Generation Anti‑Tank Missile
Reading Time: 6 minutesThe Bangladesh Army has officially adopted the HJ-12 (Red Arrow-12) as its standard man‑portable anti‑tank guided missile (ATGM), marking a significant upgrade in its infantry anti‑armour capability. The HJ‑12, a third‑generation, fire‑and‑forget system, provides longer‑range and top‑attack capability. This acquisition represents one of the largest third‑generation ATGM procurements in South Continue Reading
HJ‑12 Anti-Tank Guided Missile System
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe HJ‑12 (Red Arrow‑12) is a third-generation, man-portable anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) developed by NORINCO, China. It is a fire-and-forget system designed to engage and defeat modern main battle tanks (MBTs), light armoured vehicles, bunkers, fortifications, and low-flying rotary-wing aircraft. The HJ‑12 represents a significant evolution in infantry anti-armour capability, Continue Reading
Arrest Warrants Issued for 23 Bangladesh Army Personnel: Twelve Key Army Offices Formally Notified
Reading Time: 2 minutesTwelve senior offices of the Bangladesh Army have been formally notified regarding arrest warrants issued against twenty-three serving and retired army personnel, following recent indictments by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT). The move marks a significant escalation in Bangladesh’s ongoing efforts to uphold accountability within the military ranks concerning alleged Continue Reading
Bangladeshi Photojournalist Shahidul Alam Detained in Israel; Türkiye Assists in Evacuation
Reading Time: 2 minutesBangladeshi photojournalist Shahidul Alam, renowned for his work documenting human rights issues, is currently being held in an Israeli prison following his detention aboard a vessel attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. Efforts are underway to secure his release, with Turkish authorities playing a key facilitating role. According to Continue Reading
China-Assisted BNS Pekua Emerges as South Asia’s Largest Submarine Base
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh’s strategic maritime ambitions have taken a major leap forward as construction of the country’s first full-fledged submarine base nears completion in Cox’s Bazar. The facility, being developed under a $1.22 billion contract awarded to China’s Poly Technologies Inc, is now widely regarded as the largest submarine base in South Continue Reading