Bangladesh Army, Czech Republic Discuss Enhanced Defence Cooperation at Army Headquarters
Reading Time: 2 minutesA delegation led by the non-resident Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Bangladesh, Her Excellency Dr Eliška Žigová, paid a courtesy call on the Chief of Army Staff at Army Headquarters today. During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on further strengthening the long-standing and friendly bilateral relations between Bangladesh Continue Reading
Bangladesh–United States 9th Land Forces Talks (LFT) 2026 Conclude Successfully in Dhaka
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh–United States 9th Land Forces Talks (LFT) 2026 concluded successfully on 27 January at the conference room of the Army Sports Control Board, Dhaka Cantonment, following a two-day meeting held from 26–27 January 2026. The talks were conducted as a follow-up to the 9th Land Forces Talks previously held Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army Moves to Standardise 14.5mm Anti-Materiel Rifles
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bangladesh Army has initiated a formal evaluation process aimed at standardising 14.5mm anti-materiel rifles (AMRs), marking a notable step in the enhancement of its long-range precision firepower against hardened and high-value targets. The development follows the issuance of a Request for Information (RFI) and evaluation notice by the Directorate Continue Reading
RDS40-MGL Semi-Automatic Grenade Launcher
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe RDS40-MGL is a six-shot, revolver-type 40 mm multiple grenade launcher developed by Repkon Defence of Türkiye. The system is designed to provide enhanced infantry fire support through rapid and sustained grenade delivery, offering a significant increase in firepower over single-shot grenade launchers. Manufacturer The RDS40-MGL is manufactured by Repkon Continue Reading
Bangladesh Armed Forces Procure New Infantry Anti-Armour and VSHORAD Capabilities
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Armed Forces have initiated a series of procurements aimed at enhancing close-range combat effectiveness and low-altitude air defence across both land and maritime domains. The acquisitions, involving modern disposable anti-armour systems, legacy rocket launcher munitions and man-portable air defence systems (MANPADS), reflect Dhaka’s continued focus on incremental and Continue Reading