India on Edge as Bangladesh Expands Global Defence Ties
Reading Time: 4 minutesNew Delhi is watching with growing unease as Dhaka accelerates its defence modernisation through a series of strategic partnerships spanning Asia and beyond. Over the past year, Bangladesh has moved decisively from conventional procurement to multi-vector defence diplomacy — forging deeper links with China, Türkiye, Pakistan, the United States, and Continue Reading
Bangladesh’s Potential Role in a Non-NATO Peacekeeping Mission in Ukraine
Reading Time: 5 minutesIntroduction The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has prompted international discussions around a possible peacekeeping mission to monitor a demilitarised buffer zone. Reports indicate that countries including Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia are being considered for participation in such a force, as part of a U.S.-backed proposal aimed at de-escalating the conflict. Continue Reading
Bangladesh Strengthening Defence Relations with China, Pakistan, Türkiye and the United States
Reading Time: 5 minutesIn the shifting sands of geopolitics, Bangladesh has sought to strike a delicate balance between the competing interests of global and regional powers. As a nation that lies at the crossroads of South and Southeast Asia, with the Bay of Bengal serving as a maritime artery of strategic significance, Bangladesh Continue Reading
Bangladesh, Türkiye Eye Deeper Defence Ties through Strategic Industrial Joint Ventures
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn a significant step towards fostering deeper defence-industrial cooperation, Bangladesh and Türkiye have agreed to explore strategic joint ventures aimed at enabling Bangladesh’s self-sufficiency in armament production. The development came during a high-level meeting in Dhaka between Prof. Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor of the Interim Government of Bangladesh, and Prof. Continue Reading
Strategic Acquisition of U.S. Excess Defence Hardware to Accelerate Bangladesh’s Military Modernisation
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs Bangladesh navigates a complex and evolving regional security environment, coupled with fiscal constraints, it is strongly recommended that Dhaka pursue a focused procurement strategy leveraging the United States’ Excess Defence Articles (EDA) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programmes. This approach offers a unique opportunity to acquire battle-tested, technologically advanced Continue Reading