Bangladesh’s Expanding Surveillance Architecture: A Decade of Networked Intelligence and Defence-Industrial Growth
Reading Time: 24 minutesBangladesh’s transformation from a traditional security model to a data-driven surveillance power is a story of systematic modernisation rather than rapid revolution. Over roughly ten years, the nation has methodically assembled an architecture of intelligence and surveillance technologies that rivals far larger regional actors in sophistication and integration. This shift 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