Bangladesh Army Inaugurates BMTF Night Vision Monocular Production Facility
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bangladesh Army formally inaugurated a new Night Vision Monocular (NVM) production facility at Bangladesh Machine Tools Factory Ltd (BMTF) in Gazipur on 6 May 2026, marking a significant development in Bangladesh’s expanding defence-industrial base and broader efforts to enhance military self-sufficiency. The facility, established under the “Night Vision Monocular Continue Reading
Argus FS Mk2 Multi-Purpose Night Vision Monocular
Reading Time: 4 minutesType Multi-purpose image intensifier night vision monocular. Origin Bangladesh. Manufacturer Bangladesh Machine Tools Factory Ltd (BMTF), Gazipur, Bangladesh. Technology Partner THEON International PLC, Cyprus (Theon Sensors S.A Greece is the primary foreign integrator and partner). Description The ARGUS FS Mk2 is a compact full MIL-SPEC image-intensified multi-purpose monocular utilising 18 Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army Showcases Indigenous Defence Products at World Defence Show 2026
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Army proudly showcased a wide range of domestically manufactured defence products at the World Defence Show 2026 in Riyadh, underlining the country’s growing capabilities in indigenous military production. The Bangladesh Army stall drew considerable attention from international delegates, defence industry representatives and military officials, as it highlighted equipment Continue Reading
Repositioning Bangladesh Machine Tools Factory (BMTF) as a Defence‑Support Industrial Hub
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Bangladesh Machine Tools Factory (BMTF), established in 1979 and operated under the management of the Bangladesh Army, represents a critical but underutilised component of Bangladesh’s industrial landscape. Spread across 156 acres in Gazipur and encompassing 19 factories, BMTF has historically concentrated on civilian production and limited support items for Continue Reading
Bangladesh Seeks Allied Partnerships for Indigenous Armoured Vehicle Production
Reading Time: 2 minutesBangladesh has initiated a new phase of defence industrial development with a clear intention to build armoured vehicles indigenously through partnerships with allied nations. The move reflects Dhaka’s growing emphasis on self-reliance in defence manufacturing while deepening cooperation with friendly states that have established expertise in land warfare systems. At Continue Reading