Bangladesh’s Strategic Airfields: Reactivation and Operational Potential
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh’s network of dormant and underutilised airfields represents one of the nation’s most underexploited strategic assets. Many were originally constructed or expanded during the Second World War, when the British and American forces recognised Bengal’s exceptional geographic value: a bridge to Burma, India’s eastern theatre, and China. These airfields facilitated Continue Reading
Bangladesh Air Force Standardises Glock Semi-Automatic 9 mm Pistols
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) has moved to standardise its service-pistol inventory with the adoption of Glock 9×19 mm semi-automatic pistols. A Directorate General of Defence Purchase (DGDP) tender issued in October 2025 confirmed the procurement of Glock 19 pistols, alongside Glock 17 pistols ordered in the same acquisition cycle. Continue Reading
Bangladesh Resumes Operations from Northern Air Bases: Indian Security Establishment in Panic
Reading Time: 4 minutesStrategic Consolidation in the North Bangladesh’s defence establishment has quietly resumed full operational activity from its northern airbases at Lalmonirhat and Thakurgaon, in line with long-term national security planning and air mobility requirements under Forces Goal 2030. Both airfields—once used intermittently for training and logistical operations—are being revitalised to support Continue Reading
Bangladesh Proceeding with Arms Purchases from China Despite US Concerns
Reading Time: 2 minutesDhaka advances major defence acquisitions to strengthen deterrence and self-reliance Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain has dismissed concerns over potential US sanctions following reports that Dhaka is advancing discussions to acquire a new generation of Chinese weapon systems. Responding to questions about possible repercussions under the US Countering 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