Future of US–Bangladesh Defence Cooperation: Realism Over Rhetoric
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe nomination of Brent Christensen as the next United States Ambassador to Bangladesh has once again brought the subject of defence cooperation between the two countries into focus. During his Senate hearing, Christensen emphasised the need to deepen military-to-military ties and counter China’s growing influence in South Asia, particularly in Continue Reading
Bangladesh at a Strategic Crossroads: U.S. Military Engagement as Counterbalance to China
Reading Time: 7 minutesBangladesh, often referred to as one of the new Asian Tigers, is entering a critical phase in its political, economic, and defence trajectory. Its strategic location along the northern Bay of Bengal, bordering India and Myanmar, and its proximity to vital Indo-Pacific maritime routes, have made it a key player Continue Reading
Bangladesh and Its Strategic Partners Move to Safeguard the Rohingya Frontier
Reading Time: 4 minutesEmerging Strategic Consensus Bangladesh is quietly coordinating with a network of strategic partners — including the United States, Türkiye, and Pakistan — to ensure the protection of the Rohingya population amid intensifying conflict in Myanmar’s Rakhine State. Recent months have seen an uptick in joint exercises, logistics coordination, and intelligence-sharing Continue Reading
USS Fitzgerald to Dock at Chattogram for Historic Joint Exercise with Bangladesh Navy
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn a landmark development signalling a new phase in Bangladesh–United States naval cooperation, the USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, is scheduled to dock at Chattogram Port on Wednesday for a three-day joint exercise with the Bangladesh Navy. This marks the first visit of a US guided-missile Continue Reading
Bangladesh Armed Forces Set to Benefit from Enhanced US Military Support and Framework Accords
Reading Time: 7 minutesThe defence relationship between Bangladesh and the United States has been undergoing a gradual transformation marked by increased cooperation, supply of advanced equipment, and participation in joint exercises. This evolution is part of a broader U.S. policy in the Indo-Pacific aimed at strengthening regional security partnerships, while also aligning with Continue Reading