Bangladesh’s Shipbuilding Ambition: Strengthening Defence While Expanding Exports
Reading Time: 2 minutesBangladesh’s goal of achieving four billion US dollars in shipbuilding exports by 2026 represents more than an economic aspiration; it is also a strategic endeavour with profound implications for national defence. While the target has been criticised as ambitious, the development of the shipbuilding sector offers the dual opportunity to Continue Reading
Building an Indigenous Family of Armoured Vehicles: A Strategic Blueprint for Bangladesh Army
Reading Time: 7 minutesThis report outlines a comprehensive strategy for the Bangladesh Army to develop a family of indigenous armoured vehicles (AVs), with the dual aim of reducing dependency on foreign imports and strengthening the domestic defence-industrial base. Drawing on case studies from Kazakhstan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Australia, it recommends a modular, Continue Reading