East Bengal Regiment
Reading Time: 2 minutesMotto: Grace, Strength, SpeedRegimental Centre: Chattogram CantonmentFormation: 15 February 1948Role: Line InfantryParent Formation: Bangladesh ArmyType: Infantry RegimentNickname: The TigersRegimental Colour: Red and Green Overview The East Bengal Regiment is the oldest and largest infantry regiment of the Bangladesh Army. It was established in 1948, shortly after the partition of British Continue Reading
Bangladesh Infantry Regiment
Reading Time: 2 minutesMotto: Powerful, Fast, SuperiorRegimental Centre: Rajshahi CantonmentFormation: 21 April 2001Role: Line InfantryParent Formation: Bangladesh ArmyType: Infantry RegimentNickname: Regiment of the MillenniumRegimental Colour: Green (BCC-27) Overview The Bangladesh Infantry Regiment (BIR) was established on 21 April 2001 as the second infantry regiment of the Bangladesh Army, following the much older East Continue Reading
Unmanned Aerial Systems for the Bangladesh Army: A Comparative Assessment of the Bayraktar TB2, TB3, and Akinci
Reading Time: 7 minutesThe Bangladesh Army has placed increasing emphasis on developing robust intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities as part of its ongoing modernisation programme. The expansion of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) assets has emerged as a central priority under the broader objective of enhancing situational awareness, operational precision, and rapid information Continue Reading
Bangladesh Resumes Operations from Northern Air Bases: Indian Security Establishment in Panic
Reading Time: 4 minutesStrategic Consolidation in the North Bangladesh’s defence establishment has quietly resumed full operational activity from its northern airbases at Lalmonirhat and Thakurgaon, in line with long-term national security planning and air mobility requirements under Forces Goal 2030. Both airfields—once used intermittently for training and logistical operations—are being revitalised to support Continue Reading
Bangladesh Proceeding with Arms Purchases from China Despite US Concerns
Reading Time: 2 minutesDhaka advances major defence acquisitions to strengthen deterrence and self-reliance Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain has dismissed concerns over potential US sanctions following reports that Dhaka is advancing discussions to acquire a new generation of Chinese weapon systems. Responding to questions about possible repercussions under the US Countering Continue Reading