Bangladesh Advances Towards Defence Electronics Autonomy with Joint Ventures and Local Production Initiatives
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh is accelerating its move towards strategic autonomy in defence electronics by seeking joint ventures with international partners and expanding its indigenous production capabilities. The most recent and notable development involves the Bangladesh Army’s Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (EME) Corps, which has initiated local manufacturing of frequency-hopping radios and other Continue Reading
Forging Strategic Depth: The Case for a Mutual Defence Pact Between Bangladesh, Türkiye, China, and Pakistan
Reading Time: 4 minutesAs global power dynamics increasingly shift towards multipolarity, Bangladesh—poised at a pivotal juncture in South Asia—must reassess its security architecture in the face of mounting strategic uncertainty. Recent hostility from India, coupled with regional instability across its eastern and western frontiers, has compelled Dhaka to consider more robust forms of Continue Reading
Strategic Autonomy and Pragmatic Engagement: Rethinking Bangladesh–Pakistan Relations
Reading Time: 8 minutesThe trajectory of Bangladesh’s foreign policy since independence in 1971 has been defined by pragmatism, restraint, and a persistent drive to protect its sovereignty. Anchored in the constitutional principle of “friendship to all, malice toward none,” Dhaka’s foreign relations have sought to strike a careful balance between neighbourhood sensitivities and Continue Reading
The Future of Bangladesh-Pakistan Relations: A Strategic Roadmap Based on National Interest and Security Cooperation
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe relationship between Bangladesh and Pakistan has been fraught with historical tensions, primarily stemming from the traumatic events of the 1971 Liberation War. While these historical issues remain sensitive, both nations have evolved significantly over the years. Bangladesh is now one of the fastest-growing economies in South Asia, while Pakistan Continue Reading
Can India Defeat Bangladesh and Pakistan Simultaneously?
Reading Time: 3 minutesBDMilitary.com InterviewDate: April 2025Topic: Can India Defeat Bangladesh and Pakistan Simultaneously?Interviewee: Senior Bangladesh Army Officer – Major General (Identity withheld on request) BDMilitary.com:There is a widespread belief among Indian media, politicians, and even many retired generals that India can simultaneously defeat both Bangladesh and Pakistan if a war ever breaks Continue Reading