Bangladesh–Pakistan Defence Relations Reach New Heights as Top Military Leaders Meet in Dhaka
Reading Time: 6 minutesA major milestone in South Asian military diplomacy was achieved this week as Pakistan’s Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, led a senior defence delegation on an official visit to Bangladesh. The visit, which included meetings with the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government, the Continue Reading
Pakistan’s Joint Chiefs Chairman Meets Bangladesh Leadership as Defence Ties Reach New Heights
Reading Time: 3 minutesPakistan’s second-highest ranking Army officer, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), arrived in Dhaka leading a six-member military delegation to strengthen the growing defence cooperation between Bangladesh and Pakistan. His arrival came a week after a three-member team of Indian Military Continue Reading
Dual-Purpose COTS Drones: Transforming Bangladesh’s Military and Border Operations
Reading Time: 4 minutesSince 2020, the Bangladesh Armed Forces and the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have increasingly relied on commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) drones to enhance intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. These dual-purpose systems provide a flexible and cost-effective solution, bridging the gap between traditional military operations and civilian law enforcement, and Continue Reading
Bangladesh Running Out of Patience with Arakan Army
Reading Time: 3 minutesTop military official calls Myanmar the greatest security challenge since independence as Dhaka signals a tougher border stance Bangladesh’s top defence official has described the situation along the Myanmar border as the most serious security challenge since the country’s independence, signalling a firm warning toward the Arakan Army (AA) insurgent Continue Reading
Bangladesh’s Defence Posture Against Myanmar: Fortifying the Southeast
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn recent years, Bangladesh has significantly strengthened its military posture along its border with Myanmar, turning the south-eastern region into a strategic hub for national defence. Cox’s Bazar, historically known for its scenic coastline and tourism, has now become central to the Bangladesh Armed Forces’ operational planning. With sprawling army Continue Reading