Airbus Revises Biman Campaign with A350-900 and A321neo Offer
Reading Time: 2 minutesEuropean airframer Airbus has revised its fleet campaign for Biman Bangladesh Airlines, reducing an earlier 14-aircraft proposal to a package of 10 aircraft following the carrier’s recent order with rival manufacturer Boeing. Industry and airline sources said Airbus recently submitted an updated proposal to Biman’s techno-finance committee covering four A350-900S Continue Reading
UK and Bangladesh Sign G2G Agreement for Hydrographic Survey Vessel HMS Enterprise
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe United Kingdom and Bangladesh have signed a government-to-government (G2G) agreement for the procurement of the former Royal Navy hydrographic survey vessel HMS Enterprise, marking a significant step in strengthening maritime cooperation and enhancing the operational capability of the Bangladesh Navy. The contract signing ceremony was held at Naval Headquarters Continue Reading
Bangladesh Navy Eyes River-Class Offshore Patrol Vessels from the United Kingdom
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe United Kingdom’s Trade Envoy to Bangladesh, Baroness Rosie Winterton, DBE, paid a courtesy call on Admiral M Nazmul Hassan, Chief of Naval Staff of the Bangladesh Navy, at the Naval Headquarters yesterday. During the meeting, both sides discussed avenues for strengthening bilateral defence cooperation and explored opportunities for enhanced Continue Reading
Bangladesh Navy Poised to Acquire Former Royal Navy Survey Vessel HMS Enterprise
Reading Time: 2 minutesStrong indications suggest that the Bangladesh Navy may be preparing to acquire the former Royal Navy hydrographic and oceanographic survey vessel HMS Enterprise, marking a significant step in its ongoing naval modernisation and capability expansion. While no official announcement has yet been made, multiple defence sources familiar with the matter Continue Reading
Keir Starmer’s Cold Shoulder to Bangladesh’s Reformist Leader Risks Betraying Democratic Hopes
Reading Time: 3 minutesImagine billions of pounds stolen from one of the world’s poorest nations quietly parked in London’s luxury properties, while the people back home struggle for clean water and education. This stark reality frames the recent diplomatic snub by UK Labour leader and Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Bangladesh’s reformist leader Continue Reading