Bangladesh Eyes Arms Exports as Dhaka Moves to Establish Defence Economic Zone
Reading Time: 7 minutesIn a decisive move to transform Bangladesh into a regional player in the global defence industry, the government has announced plans to establish a specialised Defence Economic Zone (DEZ) as part of a broader national strategy for self-reliant military production. The initiative — recently approved by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Continue Reading
Bangladesh Air Force Advances Indigenous UAV Capability Through Sino-Bangladeshi Joint Venture
Reading Time: 3 minutesDrone manufacturing facility slated for completion by December 2025 The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) is advancing its indigenous aerospace and defence manufacturing capability through a joint venture with China to establish an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) production facility in Bangladesh. The initiative, structured around a technology-transfer arrangement, represents a significant Continue Reading
Bangladesh and Türkiye Edge Closer to Defence Industrial Collaboration
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn a tangible sign of Bangladesh’s expanding ambitions in the defence industrial sphere, Ashik Chowdhury, Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), recently led a high-level delegation to the headquarters of Türkiye’s state-owned defence heavyweight, Makine ve Kimya Endüstrisi (MKE), in Kırıkkale. Far from a mere courtesy call, Continue Reading