Caught in the Crossfire: Bangladesh’s Strategic Dilemma in an India–Pakistan Conflict
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe 22 April 2025 Pahalgam massacre, in which 26 civilian tourists were killed in a devastating militant assault, has pushed the subcontinent once again to the brink of confrontation. As India grapples with domestic outrage and contemplates retaliatory action against Pakistan, South Asia’s precarious equilibrium is under acute stress. Caught Continue Reading
Sheikh Hasina begged India to attack Dhaka
Reading Time: 12 minutesBefore fleeing to India former Prime Minister (dictator) Sheikh Hasina called India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on the morning of 5 August 2024 and sought India’s intervention in a last ditch attempt to stay in power. Prior to seeking New Delh’s assistance Sheikh Hasina tried to impose martial law Continue Reading
Bangladesh opens the door for Chinese and Pakistani defence companies
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Government of Bangladesh and the Armed Forces Division have unofficially opened the door for Chinese defence manufacturers to participate in the supply of defence equipment to the military forces of Bangladesh as well as pursue joint ventures and transfer of technology concerning critical military hardware. Under the previous Awami Continue Reading
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) increases vigilance along Indian and Myanmar borders
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has increased vigilance along the frontier with India and Myanmar due to increased negative security activity. Since July-August revolution in Bangladesh, the Government of India has strengthened border security, which led to an unusually increased presence of Border Security Force (BSF). Several Bangladeshi nationals have Continue Reading