Bangladesh Considering Multi-Billion Defence Deals with US to Offset Trump Tariffs
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh is moving to deepen its commercial and defence procurement ties with the United States — with new civil aircraft orders from Boeing and expanded military hardware imports — in a strategic effort to rebalance trade and cushion the blow of a steep new US tariff hike. Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Continue Reading
Bangladesh Eyes U.S. Defence Deals to Rebalance Trade, Boost Military Modernisation
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh is exploring a series of high-value defence and aerospace acquisitions from the United States as part of a dual-pronged strategy to modernise its armed forces and counter growing trade pressure from Washington, senior officials and defence analysts confirm. The initiative comes amid rising concern in Dhaka over a 37% Continue Reading
US and Bangladesh Rebuild Ties Through Diplomacy
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn a development with deep strategic implications, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a direct phone call with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus on 30 June 2025. The 15-minute exchange, described as “warm, cordial and constructive,” signalled a significant recalibration of U.S. policy toward Bangladesh and marked a Continue Reading
Desert Tech HTI .50 BMG Anti-Materiel Rifle
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Desert Tech Hard Target Interdiction (HTI) rifle is a precision-engineered, bolt-action anti-materiel and sniper platform developed in the United States. With its compact bullpup design, high modularity, and long-range accuracy, the HTI is widely regarded as one of the most effective heavy sniper rifles in the modern battlefield. It Continue Reading
Washington Deepens Engagement with Dhaka Amid Rohingya Stalemate
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn a significant high-level diplomatic engagement, Bangladesh’s National Security Adviser, Dr Khalilur Rahman, held talks with United States Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau at the State Department in Washington, DC, on Wednesday 19 June 2025. The dialogue centred around a constellation of pressing issues: the protracted Rohingya refugee crisis, Continue Reading