Bangladesh’s Expanding Surveillance Architecture: A Decade of Networked Intelligence and Defence-Industrial Growth
Reading Time: 24 minutesBangladesh’s transformation from a traditional security model to a data-driven surveillance power is a story of systematic modernisation rather than rapid revolution. Over roughly ten years, the nation has methodically assembled an architecture of intelligence and surveillance technologies that rivals far larger regional actors in sophistication and integration. This shift Continue Reading
Khan 4×4 Armoured Personnel Carrier
Reading Time: 2 minutesCountry of Origin: TürkiyeManufacturer: Katmerciler A.Ş.Role: Internal Security / Law Enforcement / Light Armoured Personnel CarrierEntered Service (Bangladesh): 2025 Overview The Khan 4×4 is a light armoured personnel carrier developed by Turkish defence company Katmerciler for internal security, peacekeeping, and urban combat operations. Designed to balance protection, manoeuvrability, and cost-efficiency, Continue Reading
Strengthening Bangladesh’s River Police
Reading Time: 5 minutesIntroduction Bangladesh’s extensive river network, comprising over 700 rivers and spanning approximately 24,000 kilometres, is vital to the nation’s economy, transportation, and culture. However, this vast waterway system also presents unique security challenges. The River Police, established in 2013 as a specialised unit of the Bangladesh Police, is tasked with Continue Reading
Bangladesh Police Launches Large-Scale Procurement Ahead of National Polls
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Bangladesh Police have begun extensive procurement of equipment ahead of the upcoming national elections. Orders cover digital monitoring systems, protective gear, vehicles and less-lethal munitions, with deliveries scheduled before polling begins. The force is acquiring 40,000 body-worn cameras through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The cameras will be Continue Reading
Bangladesh’s Law and Order Crisis: A Failure of Leadership and Policing
Reading Time: 2 minutesSince the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government in August 2024, Bangladesh has been navigating one of the most fragile transitions in its modern history. Dr. Muhammad Yunus, appointed Chief Adviser of the interim administration, was welcomed by many as a symbol of integrity and reform. But symbolism has not translated Continue Reading