US Military Delegation Visits Bangladesh for Defence Technology Security Assessment
Reading Time: 3 minutesA delegation from the United States Defence Technology Security Administration (DTSA) was in Bangladesh recently to assess how the Bangladesh Armed Forces plan to safeguard sensitive US defence technologies following any future transfer of military hardware. The visit is seen as a significant step towards deeper defence and security cooperation Continue Reading
Bangladesh–United States 9th Land Forces Talks (LFT) 2026 Conclude Successfully in Dhaka
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh–United States 9th Land Forces Talks (LFT) 2026 concluded successfully on 27 January at the conference room of the Army Sports Control Board, Dhaka Cantonment, following a two-day meeting held from 26–27 January 2026. The talks were conducted as a follow-up to the 9th Land Forces Talks previously held Continue Reading
Bangladesh’s Sovereignty Is Not for Sale: A Rebuttal to the US Ambassador’s Comments
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe recent remarks by the United States Ambassador to Bangladesh, Brent T. Christensen, warning Dhaka about the supposed “risks” of engagement with China are not merely ill-judged — they are deeply troubling. They reflect a persistent and outdated mindset that views Bangladesh not as an independent actor, but as a Continue Reading
Biman Bangladesh Approves Purchase of 14 Boeing Aircraft
Reading Time: 4 minutesBiman Bangladesh Airlines has approved in principle the purchase of 14 aircraft from US-based manufacturer Boeing, marking a significant move in the national flag carrier’s fleet expansion and modernisation plans. The decision was taken at Biman’s Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday (30 December), chaired by Aviation and Tourism Adviser Continue Reading
Bangladesh–US Defence Ties Set for Major Boost as Brent T. Christensen Confirmed as US Ambassador
Reading Time: 5 minutesBangladesh–United States defence relations are poised for renewed momentum following the confirmation of Brent T. Christensen as the 15th United States Ambassador to Bangladesh, a development widely viewed as strategically significant for bilateral military and security cooperation. Christensen’s confirmation by the US Senate comes at a time of evolving regional Continue Reading