Dhaka Asserts Itself: Bangladesh Prepares for Safe Zone in Myanmar
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn what could mark the most significant military-diplomatic initiative in its modern history, Bangladesh is preparing to declare a Military Operations Zone (MOZ) along its south-eastern frontier, signalling the first step towards a cross-border safe zone in Myanmar’s Rakhine State for the return of Rohingya refugees. Led by National Security Continue Reading
Can the Myanmar Army Fight a War Against Bangladesh in 2025?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteShort answer:→ No, the Tatmadaw (Myanmar Army) cannot realistically fight a war against Bangladesh at present. Here’s why: Category Current Tatmadaw Capability Implication in Case of War Against Bangladesh Manpower Severely overstretched fighting ethnic rebel groups across the country Cannot free enough troops for a new front against Bangladesh Equipment Continue Reading
Comparison of Logistical Capabilities of Myanmar and Bangladesh forces
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAspect Myanmar Army (Tatmadaw) Arakan Army (AA) Bangladesh Army (BDA) Overall Logistics Status Severely degraded; reliant on static bases Light, agile, guerrilla-style logistics Fully structured, modern logistics corps Transport Fleet Limited, mostly civilian trucks; many non-functional Minimal; relies on porters, small boats, civilian vehicles Large, dedicated military logistics fleet (trucks, Continue Reading
Operational Capability Degradation – Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw)
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs of early 2025, the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw) are experiencing significant degradation in their operational effectiveness across nearly all regions of the country. This deterioration is the result of sustained offensives by ethnic armed organisations (EAOs), widespread resistance by the National Unity Government (NUG)-aligned People’s Defence Forces (PDFs), mass Continue Reading
Military Intelligence Briefing: Myanmar Military Equipment: Pre-Civil War vs Current Holdings
Reading Time: 2 minutesSource: Aggregated from OSINT, defector data, satellite imagery, rebel capture logsClassification: Open-Source Estimate 📘 Key Notes 🪖 Tatmadaw Ground Forces (Army) Category Type/Model Pre-War Holdings 2025 Estimated Holdings Losses / Status Change Main Battle Tanks Type 59D, Type 69-II, T-55, T-72S ~250 ~150 ~100 destroyed, captured or cannibalised Light Tanks Continue Reading