China Extends Strategic Info-War Support to Bangladesh
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn a significant development with implications for both national security and regional perception management, the People’s Republic of China has formally extended an offer of strategic cooperation to Bangladesh in the arena of combating disinformation and hostile propaganda campaigns. This overture, quietly initiated through diplomatic channels in late May, signals Continue Reading
HJ-8 Anti-Tank Guided Missile
Reading Time: 3 minutesCategory: Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)Operator(s): Bangladesh ArmyOrigin: China (Norinco)Guidance: Semi-Automatic Command to Line of Sight (SACLOS), Wire-guidedWarhead Types: Tandem HEAT, Thermobaric, Anti-structureEffective Range: 100 m to 4,000 m (variant dependent)Penetration: Up to 800 mm behind ERA (HJ-8E and later variants)Launcher Weight: ~25 kg (including tripod and optics)Missile Weight: ~25 kgManufacturer: Continue Reading
Type 69-I Rocket Propelled Grenade Launcher
Reading Time: 3 minutesCategory: Anti-Tank / Anti-Structure WeaponOperator(s): Bangladesh Army, Border Guard BangladeshOrigin: China; Made under licence in BangladeshCalibre: 40mm (launcher), 85mm (warhead)Effective Range: 200m (moving target), up to 800m (static target with optical sight)Warhead Types: HEAT, HE, Thermobaric, Tandem variants (import dependent)Weight (loaded): Approx. 6.3 kg (launcher only)Manufacturer: Norinco (PRC)In Service Since: Continue Reading
PF-98 Anti-Tank Weapon
Reading Time: 2 minutesManufacturer: Norinco (China North Industries Corporation)Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China (Manufactured under licence in Bangladesh)Type: Shoulder-Fired Anti-Tank Guided Weapon SystemIn Service Since: 2018 (Bangladesh Army)Primary Operators: People’s Liberation Army Ground Force (PLA), Bangladesh Army, several export customers Overview The PF-98, also known as the Type 98, is a Continue Reading
VT-5 Light Tank
Reading Time: 2 minutesManufacturer: NORINCO (China North Industries Corporation)Country of Origin: People’s Republic of ChinaType: Light TankIn Service Since: 2023 (Bangladesh Army)Primary Operator: Bangladesh ArmyOther Operators: People’s Liberation Army Ground Force (PLA), Export Customers Overview The VT-5, also known as the Type 15 in Chinese service, is a next-generation light tank designed and Continue Reading