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
Chinese Firm AeroSynth Limited to Establish Drone Manufacturing Plant in BEPZA Economic Zone, Chattogram
Reading Time: 2 minutesChinese company AeroSynth Limited has announced an investment of US$3.5 million to establish a drone manufacturing facility at the BEPZA Economic Zone in Mirsharai, Chattogram, marking a new addition to Bangladesh’s emerging high-technology industrial base. According to a press release issued by the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA), the Continue Reading