Bangladesh Establishes Military UAV Manufacturing Capability Under China Agreement
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh is establishing a military unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturing facility under a government-to-government agreement with China, marking a substantive expansion of the Bangladesh Air Force’s (BAF) indigenous aerospace and unmanned systems capability. The programme, approved by the Ministry of Finance in early January, covers the construction of a production Continue Reading
Bangladesh Hints at Joining Bloc With China and Pakistan
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh may be strategically positioned to join a regional bloc with China and Pakistan, excluding India, Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain has said, signalling a potentially significant shift in South Asian geopolitics. Responding to a question at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday, Touhid noted that while such Continue Reading
Bangladesh’s Dual-Track Defence Strategy: Balancing Power in a Complex Region
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh is quietly emerging as a regional military power, steadily enhancing its capabilities while navigating a complex web of geopolitical pressures. Its defence strategy is characterised by a dual-track approach that blends Chinese affordability with the technological sophistication of Western platforms. This method is not simply about acquiring weapons; it 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
China Proposes Aircraft Overhaul Facility in Bangladesh
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh and China are exploring the establishment of an aircraft overhauling and engine maintenance facility in Bangladesh — a move that could significantly enhance the Bangladesh Air Force’s (BAF) self-reliance in aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities. According to officials familiar with the matter, the proposal was discussed in Continue Reading