Airbus Revises Biman Campaign with A350-900 and A321neo Offer
Reading Time: 2 minutesEuropean airframer Airbus has revised its fleet campaign for Biman Bangladesh Airlines, reducing an earlier 14-aircraft proposal to a package of 10 aircraft following the carrier’s recent order with rival manufacturer Boeing. Industry and airline sources said Airbus recently submitted an updated proposal to Biman’s techno-finance committee covering four A350-900S Continue Reading
Bangladesh Eyes Major RAB Overhaul as ‘Special Intervention Force’ Rebrand Emerges
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh is preparing what could become the most significant overhaul of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) since the force was established in 2004, with authorities considering renaming the organisation as the “Special Intervention Force” (SIF) under a broader reform and modernisation initiative that also includes doubling its existing size to Continue Reading
Bangladesh Armed Forces Pursue Ambitious $2.2 Billion Modernisation Programme for FY2026–27
Reading Time: 4 minutesBangladesh is preparing to undertake one of the most extensive military modernisation efforts in its history, as the Ministry of Defence has proposed a special allocation of approximately Tk 27,000 crore (around US$2.2 billion) for the 2026–27 fiscal year to procure advanced military hardware, strengthen domestic defence manufacturing, and expand Continue Reading