Bangladesh Navy Inducts Indigenous 70-Tonne Floating Crane BNFC Boliyan
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Navy has inducted a domestically built 70-tonne-capacity floating crane, designated Bangladesh Navy Floating Crane (BNFC) Boliyan, marking a further step in the service’s efforts to expand indigenous naval engineering and support capabilities. The vessel was formally handed over to the Bangladesh Navy during a commissioning ceremony held at Continue Reading
Bangladesh Armed Forces Pursue Ambitious $2.2 Billion Modernisation Programme for FY2026–27
Reading Time: 4 minutesBangladesh is preparing to undertake one of the most extensive military modernisation efforts in its history, as the Ministry of Defence has proposed a special allocation of approximately Tk 27,000 crore (around US$2.2 billion) for the 2026–27 fiscal year to procure advanced military hardware, strengthen domestic defence manufacturing, and expand Continue Reading
UK and Bangladesh Sign G2G Agreement for Hydrographic Survey Vessel HMS Enterprise
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe United Kingdom and Bangladesh have signed a government-to-government (G2G) agreement for the procurement of the former Royal Navy hydrographic survey vessel HMS Enterprise, marking a significant step in strengthening maritime cooperation and enhancing the operational capability of the Bangladesh Navy. The contract signing ceremony was held at Naval Headquarters Continue Reading
Bangladesh to Upgrade Missile Frigate BNS Khalid Bin Walid Under G2G Deal with Türkiye
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh is preparing to modernise BNS Khalid Bin Walid (F25), a missile-equipped frigate of the Bangladesh Navy, under a Government-to-Government (G2G) agreement with Türkiye, with the project valued at approximately BDT 650 crore. The upgrade forms part of Bangladesh’s wider efforts to strengthen maritime security, enhance naval combat capability and Continue Reading
US Military Delegation Visits Bangladesh for Defence Technology Security Assessment
Reading Time: 3 minutesA delegation from the United States Defence Technology Security Administration (DTSA) was in Bangladesh recently to assess how the Bangladesh Armed Forces plan to safeguard sensitive US defence technologies following any future transfer of military hardware. The visit is seen as a significant step towards deeper defence and security cooperation Continue Reading