Bangladesh Ordnance Factories (BOF) Expansion Plan – 2025 to 2035
Reading Time: 2 minutesExecutive Summary This document outlines a phased 10-year expansion plan to transform Bangladesh Ordnance Factories (BOF) into a modern, diversified, and self-reliant military-industrial complex. The goal is to indigenously manufacture a wide spectrum of munitions and weapon systems necessary for the Bangladesh Armed Forces, reducing import dependency and enhancing national Continue Reading
Conversion of Decommissioned Sangu Offshore Platform into a Maritime Military Outpost
Reading Time: 2 minutesExecutive Summary This proposal outlines the strategic rationale and operational feasibility of converting the decommissioned Sangu gas platform in the Bay of Bengal into a permanent offshore maritime military outpost. The platform shall serve as an ISR hub, quick reaction forward operating base (FOB), and node in Bangladesh Navy’s maritime Continue Reading
Ideal Defence Policy for Bangladesh by 2040
Reading Time: 3 minutesA robust and forward-looking defence policy for Bangladesh must be grounded in its strategic geography, population density, economic aspirations, and regional security threats. Learning from the doctrinal paths of Israel, Vietnam, South Korea, and Indonesia, Bangladesh can formulate a policy tailored to both national resilience and power projection. ⚖️ Core Continue Reading
Bangladesh Armed Forces: Modernisation Path to 2040
Reading Time: 3 minutesA structured vision to enhance Bangladesh’s military capabilities by 2040 — across firepower, force projection, domestic defence industry, and strategic alliances. 🔥 1. Enhancement of Firepower A. Ground Forces B. Naval Forces C. Air Power 🌠2. Power Projection Capability ðŸ 3. Indigenous Defence Industry A. Domestic Production and ToT Continue Reading
Bangladesh’s defence budget – An analysis
Reading Time: 4 minutesWe take a closer look at Bangladesh’s defence budget, historical data, present situation and future trends in defence spending. Year Defence Spending (USD billion) Defence Spending as % of GDP Army (%) Navy (%) Air Force (%) Key Factors & Threat Perception 1970 0.05 0.3% 70% 10% 20% Pre-independence, minimal Continue Reading