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
Bangladesh’s FY2025-26 Defence and Public Security Budget Reflects Austerity Priorities
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe interim government of Bangladesh has tabled the national budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, announcing a total outlay of Tk 7,90,000 crore. Notably, the combined allocation for the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Home Affairs stands at Tk 71,737 crore. This represents approximately 9.1 percent of the Continue Reading