Army Chief Inaugurates Army Hill and Jungle Warfare School at Alikadam
Reading Time: 3 minutesChief of Army Staff of the Bangladesh Army, General Waker-Uz-Zaman, SBP, OSP, SGP, PSC, visited Alikadam Cantonment under Bandarban Region on 18 April 2026 and formally inaugurated the newly established Army Hill and Jungle Warfare School (AHJWS). The visit formed part of the Army Chief’s ongoing efforts to review operational Continue Reading
Canik METE SF Pistol
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Canik METE SF is a modern, striker-fired 9×19mm semi-automatic pistol developed by the Turkish manufacturer Canik. Designed as part of the METE series, the SF variant is a compact, combat-oriented sidearm optimised for mobility, modularity, and adaptability in modern operational environments. Overview The METE SF is an evolution of Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army to Undertake Mid‑Life Upgrade on Mi‑171Sh Fleet
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Army has initiated plans to carry out a comprehensive mid‑life upgrade (MLU) of elements of its Mil Mi‑171Sh medium‑lift helicopter fleet, marking a significant step in modernising the service’s rotary‑wing capability and sustaining operational readiness well into the coming decade. Official procurement notices published by the Directorate General Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army to Upgrade NORA B-52K1 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzers
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe NORA B‑52K1 operated by the Bangladesh Army is expected to undergo a significant upgrade programme aimed at improving battlefield performance, automation and firepower. The upgrade will bring the systems closer to the latest configuration represented by the NORA‑B52 NG, the newest generation of the Serbian artillery platform. At present, Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army to Acquire King Air 360ER Light Utility Aircraft
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bangladesh Army is set to enhance its aviation capabilities with the acquisition of the Beechcraft King Air 360ER, marking the first time the service will operate this modern light utility aircraft. The procurement represents another step in the ongoing modernisation of the Army’s aviation assets and highlights the increasing Continue Reading