Dual-Purpose COTS Drones: Transforming Bangladesh’s Military and Border Operations
Reading Time: 4 minutesSince 2020, the Bangladesh Armed Forces and the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have increasingly relied on commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) drones to enhance intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. These dual-purpose systems provide a flexible and cost-effective solution, bridging the gap between traditional military operations and civilian law enforcement, and Continue Reading
Bangladesh Air Force Chief Meets Chinese Defence Officials to Discuss J-10CE and JF-17 Block III Deals
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Chief of Air Staff of the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF), Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, is on an official visit to China from October 23 to 25 at the invitation of the chairman of the China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation (CATIC). During the visit, he held Continue Reading
Bangladesh Running Out of Patience with Arakan Army
Reading Time: 3 minutesTop military official calls Myanmar the greatest security challenge since independence as Dhaka signals a tougher border stance Bangladesh’s top defence official has described the situation along the Myanmar border as the most serious security challenge since the country’s independence, signalling a firm warning toward the Arakan Army (AA) insurgent Continue Reading
No Country for Invaders: Bangladesh and the New Meaning of Strategic Depth
Reading Time: 6 minutesEditorial Excerpt Conventional wisdom says Bangladesh’s lack of strategic depth is a weakness. In reality, its rivers, people, and partnerships make it one of the hardest countries in Asia to invade. This analysis explores how Bangladesh’s geography, manpower, and diplomacy together create a formidable multi-layered deterrent. Introduction: Rethinking a Classic Continue Reading
Bangladesh’s Defence Posture Against Myanmar: Fortifying the Southeast
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn recent years, Bangladesh has significantly strengthened its military posture along its border with Myanmar, turning the south-eastern region into a strategic hub for national defence. Cox’s Bazar, historically known for its scenic coastline and tourism, has now become central to the Bangladesh Armed Forces’ operational planning. With sprawling army Continue Reading