Glock 19 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Reading Time: 3 minutesType: Compact Service PistolCalibre: 9×19 mm Luger (9 mm Parabellum)Manufacturer: Glock Ges.m.b.H. (Austria) Introduction The Glock 19 is a compact, striker-fired, semi-automatic pistol designed for military, law-enforcement, and civilian use. Introduced as a shortened version of the full-size Glock 17, it provides an ideal balance between concealability and magazine capacity. Continue Reading
Bangladesh Proceeding with Arms Purchases from China Despite US Concerns
Reading Time: 2 minutesDhaka advances major defence acquisitions to strengthen deterrence and self-reliance Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain has dismissed concerns over potential US sanctions following reports that Dhaka is advancing discussions to acquire a new generation of Chinese weapon systems. Responding to questions about possible repercussions under the US Countering Continue Reading
Biman Bangladesh Airlines Must Strengthen Its Boeing Partnership and Develop Indigenous MRO Capabilities
Reading Time: 5 minutesBiman Bangladesh Airlines, the national flag carrier, is once again at a strategic crossroads. The recent European proposal to modernise Biman’s fleet with Airbus passenger aircraft—supported by the European Union and the embassies of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom—has reignited debate over the airline’s long-term fleet strategy, industrial alignment, Continue Reading
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