Bangladesh Launches 25-Project Security Modernisation Drive in FY2026–27
Reading Time: 5 minutesBangladesh’s Ministry of Home Affairs is implementing 25 development projects during the 2026–27 fiscal year aimed at modernising the country’s internal security architecture, strengthening law-enforcement infrastructure, improving border management, expanding maritime capabilities and upgrading emergency-response services. The programme covers eight major agencies and departments, including Bangladesh Police, Rapid Action Battalion Continue Reading
Bangladesh Police Prepares Major Specialised Deployment to Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force
Reading Time: 5 minutesBangladesh is preparing a substantial deployment of specialised police capabilities to Haiti as the United Nations authorised Gang Suppression Force (GSF) moves towards full operational strength ahead of the country’s planned December 2026 elections. The Bangladesh Police contribution is emerging as one of the most heavily equipped police deployments within Continue Reading
Bangladesh To Replace RAB With Special Response Battalion Under Draft 2026 Law
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Government of Bangladesh has initiated a major restructuring of its internal security apparatus, moving to dissolve the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and replace it with a new formation, the Special Response Battalion (SRB), under draft legislation released for public consultation by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The proposed Special Continue Reading
Bangladesh Security Forces Induct Turkish Shotguns
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh has taken a decisive step towards strengthening its internal security and border-management capabilities with the large-scale procurement of Turkish-made tactical shotguns from Hatsan, with a major portion of the shipment already delivered and fielded by operational units. The acquisition spans the Bangladesh Police, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and the Continue Reading
Government Raising Armed Police Mountain Battalions in Three Hill Districts
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Government of Bangladesh has proposed the establishment of Armed Police Mountain Battalions in the three hill districts of Bandarban, Rangamati and Khagrachhari, in a move aimed at strengthening law and order and enhancing security in the Chattogram Hill Tracts. The proposal, initiated by the Public Security Division of the Continue Reading