Alcotán-100 Anti-Tank Weapon
Reading Time: 2 minutesManufacturer: Instalaza S.A.Country of Origin: Kingdom of SpainType: Man-Portable Anti-Tank Rocket SystemIn Service Since: 2022 (Bangladesh Army and Border Guard Bangladesh)Primary Operators: Spanish Army, Bangladesh Army, Border Guard Bangladesh Overview The Alcotán-100, also designated as M2, is a reusable, man-portable, medium-range anti-tank and multi-purpose weapon system developed by Instalaza of Continue Reading
BGB Enhances Border Security with New Chutipur BOP Inauguration
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has formally inaugurated a new Border Outpost (BOP) at Chutipur, Satkhira on 1 June 2025. The new BOP falls under the jurisdiction of the Nildumur Battalion (17 BGB), and is part of an intensified effort to bolster operational readiness and reinforce the country’s western frontier Continue Reading
Clarification on Bangladesh Defence Budget Outlay in FY2025-26: Q & A
Reading Time: 3 minutesNotes: Q1: Has Bangladesh’s defence budget decreased in FY2025-26?A: Yes, the official defence budget for FY2025-26 has decreased by approximately 3.1%, from BDT 42,014 crore in FY2024-25 to BDT 40,698 crore. Q2: Does this budget cut mean Bangladesh is reducing its defence capabilities?A: Not necessarily. While the official budget shows Continue Reading
Bangladesh’s FY2025-26 Defence and Public Security Budget Reflects Austerity Priorities
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe interim government of Bangladesh has tabled the national budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, announcing a total outlay of Tk 7,90,000 crore. Notably, the combined allocation for the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Home Affairs stands at Tk 71,737 crore. This represents approximately 9.1 percent of the Continue Reading
Escalating Tensions Along the Indo-Bangladesh Border: A Strategic Flashpoint in the Making
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Indo-Bangladesh border, stretching over 4,000 kilometres and dissecting densely populated rural heartlands, is again at the centre of a potentially serious regional flashpoint. In recent weeks, allegations have surfaced from credible Bangladeshi sources, including the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and major Dhaka-based media outlets, that India’s Border Security Force Continue Reading