Bangladesh Security Forces Induct Turkish Shotguns
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh has taken a decisive step towards strengthening its internal security and border-management capabilities with the large-scale procurement of Turkish-made tactical shotguns from Hatsan, with a major portion of the shipment already delivered and fielded by operational units. The acquisition spans the Bangladesh Police, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and the Continue Reading
Government Approves Procurement of 17,050 New Shotguns for Ansar and VDP
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe government has approved a major procurement proposal to acquire 17,050 new 12-bore shotguns for the Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP), marking a significant step towards replacing the auxiliary force’s ageing small arms inventory and restoring frontline effectiveness. The approval was granted on Tuesday during a meeting of the Continue Reading
Bangladesh Election Security 2026: EC Plans Largest Coordinated Internal Deployment
Reading Time: 4 minutesBangladesh’s Election Commission (EC) is preparing for a nationwide security mobilisation unprecedented in scale since the 2018 general election. Around 800,000 law enforcement and auxiliary personnel are proposed to be deployed for an eight-day security operation surrounding the forthcoming 13th National Election, expected in early February 2026. At a high-level Continue Reading
Bangladesh July Uprising: Military Firearms, Armour-Piercing Bullets Used
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in Bangladesh continues its high-profile trial against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan, and former police chief Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun, who are being tried in absentia following the July uprising of 2024. State-appointed defence lawyer Amir Hossain is set to Continue Reading
Clarification on Bangladesh Defence Budget Outlay in FY2025-26: Q & A
Reading Time: 3 minutesNotes: Q1: Has Bangladesh?s defence budget decreased in FY2025-26?A: Yes, the official defence budget for FY2025-26 has decreased by approximately 3.1%, from BDT 42,014 crore in FY2024-25 to BDT 40,698 crore. Q2: Does this budget cut mean Bangladesh is reducing its defence capabilities?A: Not necessarily. While the official budget shows Continue Reading