Dhaka Asserts Itself: Bangladesh Prepares for Safe Zone in Myanmar
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn what could mark the most significant military-diplomatic initiative in its modern history, Bangladesh is preparing to declare a Military Operations Zone (MOZ) along its south-eastern frontier, signalling the first step towards a cross-border safe zone in Myanmar’s Rakhine State for the return of Rohingya refugees. Led by National Security Continue Reading
Quiet Diplomacy: Bangladesh’s Emerging Role in the Future of Rakhine State
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn recent months, Bangladesh has moved quietly but decisively to shape the future of neighbouring Rakhine State, as the Myanmar junta weakens and local forces gain ascendancy. With the Arakan Army (AA) now controlling over 90% of Rakhine territory and poised to declare independence, Dhaka is positioning itself to secure Continue Reading
Bangladesh Air Force gets second weather radar from US
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Bangladesh Air Force has successfully installed a second state of the art pulse doppler radar in Chittagong. Acquired from Baron Weather, the Gen 3 series Baron 350,000-watt C-Band Dual Polarisation radars will improve situation awareness for pilots on weather before they fly out in to different zones. In the Continue Reading
King Air 360 specialised aircraft to join Bangladesh Army
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Bangladesh Army Aviation is purchasing the King Air 360ER special mission’s light aircraft for MEDEVAC and VVIP transport roles. It has an outstanding requirement of three aircraft, of which one aircraft is being acquired in this running fiscal year at a cost of BDT 140 crore inclusive of spare Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army discloses Sikorsky helicopter acquisition
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Chief of Staff of the Bangladesh Army General General Waker-Uz-Zaman SBP OSP SGP psc has announced the intent to purchase Sikorsky medium lift helicopters from the United States during an Army Aviation Group graduation ceremony event for pilots. General Zaman however did not specify the exact model, but this Continue Reading