Airbus and Bangladesh Ignite Talks on Second National Satellite: A New Era of Surveillance and Sovereign Communications
Reading Time: 4 minutesBangladesh’s strategic ambitions in space are entering a new phase as Airbus and the Bangladesh Armed Forces continue discussions on a second national satellite—informally referenced within defence circles as Bangladesh Satellite-2. This proposed system is not envisaged as a traditional broadcasting or civilian communications asset, but as a dedicated surveillance Continue Reading
Airbus Eyes Deeper Defence and Aerospace Partnership With Bangladesh
Reading Time: 4 minutesAs Bangladesh accelerates its military and aviation modernization under Forces Goal 2030, European aerospace giant Airbus is positioning itself as a central strategic partner across defence aviation, space systems and commercial aircraft. The company, which has maintained a presence in Bangladesh’s defence environment for over a decade, is now actively Continue Reading
Strengthening Bangladesh’s Defence and Civil Aviation through Strategic Airbus Procurement
Reading Time: 6 minutesBangladesh stands at a pivotal moment in its military and civil aviation development. As regional security dynamics evolve, maritime interests deepen in the Bay of Bengal, and the demands on national infrastructure grow, Dhaka faces the challenge of enhancing both its armed forces and national carrier efficiently. A strategic, coordinated Continue Reading
Airbus Eyes Long-Term Strategic Partnership with Bangladesh Defence and Aerospace Sector
Reading Time: 2 minutesAirbus, the European aerospace giant, is strengthening its commitment to Bangladesh with a focus on long-term strategic collaboration across both civil and military aviation sectors. Wouter van Wersch, Executive Vice-President International at Airbus, visited Dhaka in late November to meet key stakeholders, including Civil Aviation Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin and Continue Reading
Dhaka Irked by German Ambassador’s Trade Threat Over Aircraft Purchase
Reading Time: 2 minutesForeign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain has firmly rejected remarks by German Ambassador Rüdiger Lotz, stressing that Bangladesh’s sovereign commercial decisions—particularly regarding aircraft procurement—will not be shaped by foreign pressure and will not jeopardise Dhaka’s trade relations with Europe. His response came after the ambassador suggested that Bangladesh’s decision to reassess Continue Reading