Humanitarian Corridor for Repatriation of Rohingyas to Myanmar: The Simplified Facts
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Rohingya crisis, arising from systemic persecution and violence against the Rohingya Muslim minority in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, has evolved into one of the most acute humanitarian emergencies in South Asia. Since August 2017, an estimated 700,000 Rohingya have fled mass atrocities perpetrated by Myanmar’s military, seeking refuge primarily in Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army evaluates new generation MBTs
Reading Time: 4 minutesKey Points The Bangladesh Army’s evaluation of 44 MBTs, 4 ARVs, spares, training, and munitions focuses on three key candidates: Balancing performance, cost, and geopolitical considerations will guide Bangladesh’s decision for its armoured future. Overview of the Tanks Altay K2 Black Panther VT-4 Technical Comparison Feature Altay K2 Black Panther Continue Reading
Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin’s Sudden Exit: Diplomacy, Dissent, and Strategic Discord
Reading Time: 4 minutesKey Points: Md Jashim Uddin’s tenure as Bangladesh’s Foreign Secretary, which began in September 2024, appears set to conclude abruptly, marred by internal dissent, public scrutiny, and contentious foreign policy decisions. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) is now preparing for a leadership transition, with Dr Nazrul Islam, Secretary (East), Continue Reading
Bangladesh Eyes Türkiye’s Tulpar: A New Chapter for Its Mechanised Infantry Forces
Reading Time: 4 minutesBangladesh appears poised to significantly enhance its mechanised infantry capabilities with the potential acquisition of Türkiye’s Tulpar family of armoured combat vehicles, developed by Turkish defence manufacturer Otokar Otomotiv ve Savunma Sanayi A.Ş. This interest, which reportedly includes the full spectrum of Tulpar variants—from infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) and armoured Continue Reading
Assessment of Indian Army Armoured Vehicles and Bangladesh Army Anti-Armour Capabilities
Reading Time: 5 minutesIn the evolving theatre of South Asian security, the interplay between armoured formations and anti-armour capabilities remains pivotal. The recent comprehensive assessment of the Indian Army’s armoured vehicle inventory against the Bangladesh Army’s growing array of anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) systems underscores a critical strategic balance shaping the subcontinent’s military Continue Reading