Bangladesh’s FY2025-26 Defence and Public Security Budget Reflects Austerity Priorities
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe interim government of Bangladesh has tabled the national budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, announcing a total outlay of Tk 7,90,000 crore. Notably, the combined allocation for the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Home Affairs stands at Tk 71,737 crore. This represents approximately 9.1 percent of the Continue Reading
US Special Forces Train Bangladeshi Fire Service Personnel in Swift Water Rescue
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn a significant development reflecting growing US-Bangladesh cooperation in humanitarian readiness, 15 personnel from Bangladesh’s Fire Service and Civil Defence successfully completed the “Swift Water Rescue Training” course conducted by US Army Special Forces. Held from May 18 to 21, 2025, the course was organised under the auspices of the Continue Reading