Spate of Bomb and Arson Attacks Linked to Banned Awami League Raise Alarming Security Concerns in Dhaka
Reading Time: 3 minutesDhaka has witnessed a worrying escalation in politically charged violence over the past two days, marked by a series of crude bomb explosions, arson attacks, and targeted killings. The incidents have exposed serious security vulnerabilities in the capital ahead of the banned Awami League’s planned “Dhaka lockdown” on 13 November, Continue Reading
Bangladesh Air Force Radar Network Extends Deep into Indian Airspace
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) has achieved a significant milestone in its air surveillance and early warning capabilities, with its radar coverage now extending deep into eastern and central India. According to geographical analysis and satellite mapping, major Indian cities — including Kolkata, Guwahati, Patna, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, Lucknow, and Varanasi Continue Reading
Western Alignment: Why Bangladesh’s Defence Future Lies with NATO Partners
Reading Time: 6 minutesBangladesh’s evolving foreign and defence policies reflect an unmistakable strategic reality: Dhaka’s national interests are increasingly aligned with the West, not with Russia or India. While India remains a conventional military threat along the border and the Russian Federation continues to arm both New Delhi and Myanmar’s junta, Bangladesh’s strategic Continue Reading
Para Commando: Bangladesh Army’s Airborne Special Forces
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe term Para Commando refers to the elite airborne commando soldiers of the Bangladesh Army who undergo a grueling seven-month Airborne Commando Course to earn the prestigious Para Commando Brevet. These soldiers form Bangladesh’s foremost special operations force, trained and organised to execute deep-penetration raids, counter-insurgency, counter-terrorism, hostage rescue, and Continue Reading