Bangladesh’s FY2025-26 Defence and Public Security Budget Reflects Austerity Priorities
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe interim government of Bangladesh has tabled the national budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, announcing a total outlay of Tk 7,90,000 crore. Notably, the combined allocation for the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Home Affairs stands at Tk 71,737 crore. This represents approximately 9.1 percent of the Continue Reading
Opposing the Disarmament of the Police: A Threat to Public Safety in Bangladesh
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe recent decision by the Advisory Council Committee on Law and Order to disarm regular police personnel by withdrawing lethal weapons, except for specialised units such as the Armed Police Battalion (APBn), raises significant concerns from a law enforcement and public safety perspective. As a defence sector professional with decades Continue Reading
Bangladesh Police Mi-171A2 medium-heavy multirole helicopter spotted in Russia
Reading Time: 1 minuteOne of the two Mi-171A2 medium-heavy multirole helicopters of the Bangladesh Police was spotted in Russia undergoing final flight tests before delivery. The rotary wing aircraft with serial S3-CPA is the first in a batch of helicopters purchased from Russia under an agreement signed in November 2021 to expand the Continue Reading
Bangladesh Police reloading after the revolution
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Bangladesh Police has continued to purchase ammunition and anti-riot protective gear for the purposes of restocking after the July-August revolution in the country. The acquisitions come as Police Headquarters have disclosed numerous shortages in arms, ammunition, and various other operational equipment as many Police stations were vandalised and looted Continue Reading
Bangladesh Police acquires Qatari-made APCs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Bangladesh Police has recently received Qatar-based Stark Motors ‘Storm 4×4 LAMPVs’ for the first time. Unofficial social media accounts shared photos of dozens of Storm 4×4 APCs alongside armoured Toyota Land Cruiser 79 series 5-door station wagons inside a warehouse at Chattogram Port. The Storm 4×4 APCs are designed Continue Reading