Bangladesh–Pakistan Military Engagement Enters New Phase
Reading Time: 2 minutesBangladesh–Pakistan military ties are taking a tangible step forward with the departure of a ten-member Bangladesh Army delegation to Islamabad on 16 August. Led by Quarter Master General Lieutenant General Faizur Rahman, the team will remain in Pakistan until 24 August under the invitation of the Defence Wing of the Continue Reading
India’s Factory of Fabrications: The Fake Bangladesh–Pakistan Story
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe latest invention from sections of the Indian press, claiming a Pakistan–Bangladesh “air force pact” aimed at cross-border operations against India, belongs less in a newsroom and more in a pulp spy novel. News18’s breathless report, passed off as an “intelligence leak”, is a concoction of fantasy, propaganda and wilful Continue Reading
Bangladesh, China, and Pakistan Launch Trilateral Partnership
Reading Time: 4 minutesBangladesh, China, and Pakistan have formally launched a trilateral partnership aimed at bolstering economic cooperation, regional connectivity, and diplomatic coordination. The inaugural meeting was held in the Chinese city of Kunming on 19 June 2025, hosted by China’s Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong. The dialogue was co-chaired by Mr. Ruhul Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army Evaluates Pakistani SRBMs
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Army is reportedly seeking to acquire short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) with an operational range of approximately 400 kilometres from Pakistan, signalling a notable development in the country’s efforts to bolster its strategic missile capabilities. Background and Objectives This initiative forms part of Bangladesh’s ongoing military modernisation programme, which Continue Reading
HJ-8 Anti-Tank Guided Missile
Reading Time: 3 minutesCategory: Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)Operator(s): Bangladesh ArmyOrigin: China (Norinco)Guidance: Semi-Automatic Command to Line of Sight (SACLOS), Wire-guidedWarhead Types: Tandem HEAT, Thermobaric, Anti-structureEffective Range: 100 m to 4,000 m (variant dependent)Penetration: Up to 800 mm behind ERA (HJ-8E and later variants)Launcher Weight: ~25 kg (including tripod and optics)Missile Weight: ~25 kgManufacturer: Continue Reading