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28/06/2025

🇧🇩✈️ Bangladesh’s Military Delegation Explores Advanced Air Defence Systems in the UK 🇬🇧

A high-level Bangladesh Army and Air Force delegation is currently in London attending the 19th Full Spectrum Air Defence Summit. This strategic visit underscores Bangladesh’s commitment to modernising its air defence capabilities through engagement with cutting-edge global technologies.

The delegation is evaluating key systems like the UK’s Sky Sabre, a mobile, medium-range air defence platform designed to counter modern aerial threats, including drones and precision-guided munitions. This move aligns with Bangladesh’s long-term defence strategy focused on diversification and technological self-reliance.

Read the full report on BDMilitary.com to learn how Bangladesh is taking measured steps to enhance its national security and airspace protection.

🔗 Read more: https://www.bdmilitary.com/defence-news/events-exhibitions/bangladeshs-military-delegation-visits-uk-to-explore-advanced-air-defence-systems/2289/



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A senior delegation from Bangladesh’s armed forces recently visited United Kingdom, attending the 19th Full Spectrum Air Defence Summit in London. The delegation, composed of high-ranking officers from both the Bangladesh Army and Air Force, conducted detailed evaluations of state-of-the-art air d...

27/06/2025

🔵 Dhaka–Delhi Relations Enter Phase of Strategic Realignment 🔵

🕊️ “We must accept the reality that the intimacy of the past no longer exists.” — Touhid Hossain, Foreign Affairs Advisor

Bangladesh’s top foreign policy official has confirmed that relations with India are now in a state of “readjustment” following the political transition from the Hasina administration. Though Dhaka insists ties are not “cold,” tensions are evident — with trade restrictions, border pushbacks, and diplomatic friction dominating headlines.

🔸 India has suspended key Bangladeshi imports via land ports.
🔸 Calls are rising in Delhi for a policy shift “beyond the Hasina era.”
🔸 Dhaka accuses Indian media of “disinformation.”
🔸 Regional powers like China and Pakistan are watching closely.

As global observers adjust to the evolving dynamics, Bangladesh signals a move toward greater sovereignty in its foreign policy, no longer anchored solely to historical friendships.

📌 Read the full report now on BDMilitary.com
https://www.bdmilitary.com/analysis/geopolitics-diplomacy/dhakadelhi-relations-enter-realignment-phase-after-hasina-era/2281/

Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain has said that relations with neighbouring India are undergoing a phase of “readjustment” following the political upheaval that saw the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led government, but stopped short of calling the ties “cold”. Speaking to rep...

26/06/2025

🇧🇩 Major Push Against Drug Abuse in Bangladesh 🇧🇩

On the occasion of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2025, Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has announced strong government measures to combat drug-related issues across the country.

🔹 Tk 1,400 crore project approved to build rehab centres in 7 divisional cities
🔹 Separate prisons for drug addicts planned in every division
🔹 Alarming rise in addiction among women, children, and teenagers
🔹 Government working with Ministry of Women and Children Affairs & Social Welfare
🔹 Crackdown on synthetic drugs (NPS) with new legal controls
🔹 DNC operating nationwide with just 2,943 personnel, including 1,622 enforcement officers
🔹 First batch of DNC officers trained in fi****ms for safer, more effective operations

These steps show a strong national commitment to address addiction with care, coordination, and firm enforcement. 🇧🇩

More details: https://www.bdmilitary.com/threat-environment/internal-threats/government-steps-up-fight-against-drug-abuse-with-new-rehabilitation-and-enforcement-measures/2282/

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In a significant development marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2025, the Government of Bangladesh has announced a series of robust measures to tackle the growing menace of drug abuse and trafficking. The announcement was made by the Honourable Home Affairs Advi...

26/06/2025

Big exclusive updates today at BDMilitary.com - Various types of rare armoured vehicles used by the Bangladesh Army.

In some cases Bangladesh Army is the largest export user.

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25/06/2025

🔫🇧🇩 Bangladesh Army’s New Assault Rifle: What Comes After the BD-08?

The Bangladesh Army is on the cusp of a historic modernisation move—retiring the ageing BD-08 in favour of a next-generation assault rifle. But which rifle leads the pack?

From the 🇹🇷 SAR-308, 🇷🇺 AK-15, 🇨🇿 Bren-2BR, 🇰🇷 DSAR-15P, to updated 🇧🇩 BOF Type 56s and 🇺🇸 AR-15 platforms, our detailed report breaks down each contender in terms of:

✅ Modularity
✅ Range & firepower
✅ Battlefield ergonomics
✅ Industrial feasibility

🔍 Written by a seasoned fi****ms expert, this is the most comprehensive analysis yet on Bangladesh’s future infantry weapon.

📖 Read the full article here:
👉 https://www.bdmilitary.com/defence-news/defence-acquisitions/bangladesh-armys-next-generation-assault-rifle-an-expert-analysis-on-modern-infantry-firepower/2258/

📸 Includes detailed specifications, performance insights, and expert recommendations.

In the sweltering heat of the Sundarbans or the rugged hills of the Chittagong Hill Tracts, a soldier’s rifle must perform flawlessly. It is this very demand that underpins the Bangladesh Army’s urgent search for a next-generation infantry weapon—one that combines reliability, versatility, and...

21/06/2025

🇧🇩🤝🇺🇸 US Re-engages Dhaka on Rohingya Crisis & Trade Talks
🔍 Analysis by Khaled Ahmed | BDMilitary.com
In a major diplomatic development, Bangladesh's National Security Adviser Dr Khalilur Rahman met with US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau in Washington. Key issues discussed included the Rohingya refugee crisis, reciprocal tariff negotiations, and the state of South Asian geopolitics.
🇺🇸 The US praised Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus’ leadership and reiterated its support during Bangladesh’s democratic transition.

💬 With the crisis in Myanmar deepening and global pressure waning, could this mark a turning point in international momentum on Rohingya repatriation?

💼 Dr Rahman also met Assistant US Trade Representative Brendan Lynch to push forward long-awaited reciprocal trade arrangements that could provide Dhaka with greater diplomatic leverage.

🛰️ This visit reflects a renewed American interest in Dhaka's stabilising role in the region, amidst shifting alliances and an assertive Indo-Pacific strategy.

📲 Read the full analysis:
🔗 https://www.bdmilitary.com/analysis/geopolitics-diplomacy/washington-deepens-engagement-with-dhaka-amid-rohingya-stalemate/2235/

In 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 constellatio...

21/06/2025

🇧🇩 Bangladesh Eyes Greater Chinese Role in South Asia — Beyond Climate Diplomacy 🌏

Bangladesh’s latest proposal for a China–South Asia climate cooperation platform is far more than an environmental initiative. At the 9th China–South Asia Expo in Kunming, Dhaka advanced a bold diplomatic vision: one that could recalibrate South Asia’s balance of power.

🔹 Acting Foreign Secretary Ruhul Alam Siddique’s call for structured climate collaboration with China reflects Bangladesh’s shift toward a multipolar regional order.

🔹 With India’s hegemonic grip weakening and its diplomatic outreach faltering — as acknowledged by former Indian NSA Shivshankar Menon and ORF — China is increasingly seen as a viable, institutional partner across development, trade, and infrastructure.

🔹 Bangladesh’s economic footprint in China is expanding rapidly — with 90+ businesses at the expo and growing demand for jute, garments, food and fruit exports.

This development marks a strategic evolution: Bangladesh is no longer just balancing China and India — it’s redefining regional diplomacy by asserting its own agency.

🔗 Full analysis:
https://www.bdmilitary.com/analysis/geopolitics-diplomacy/bangladesh-eyes-greater-chinese-role-in-south-asia-beyond-climate-diplomacy/2232/

19/06/2025

🔴 BREAKING | BORDER CRISIS DEEPENS

🇮🇳 India is forcibly deporting its own Muslim citizens into 🇧🇩 Bangladesh—some at gunpoint—according to a shocking exposé by BDMilitary.com.

📰 Read Ayesha Farid's full investigation now:
👉 “India Accused of Forcibly Deporting Muslim Citizens into Bangladesh at Gunpoint”

📍 Published in today’s

🔍 KEY HIGHLIGHTS:
• Over 1,200 individuals reportedly pushed into Bangladesh in May alone
• Eyewitnesses claim they were deported under armed es**rt, stripped of Indian IDs
• Assam & Tripura at the centre of the pushback drive
• Bangladesh prepares to send a formal diplomatic note to Delhi
• UN and human rights groups condemn India’s actions as illegal and inhumane
• Border tensions rise; Bangladesh strengthens BGB presence

🛑 Victims include Indian-born Muslims with legal ID, elderly women, and stateless persons

⚖️ Legal experts warn of systematic violations of due process & cross-border norms

📣 Says:
This is no longer a border enforcement issue — it is a serious human rights and national sovereignty crisis. Dhaka must act decisively to protect its territory and dignity.

🔗 Read the full article: https://www.bdmilitary.com/threat-environment/operational-threats/india-accused-of-forcibly-deporting-muslim-citizens-into-bangladesh-at-gunpoint/2229/

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Pushback operations spark international outrage, legal condemnation and diplomatic tension A deepening humanitarian and diplomatic crisis is unfolding on the Bangladesh–India border, as multiple rights groups, eyewitnesses, and Bangladeshi officials accuse India of forcibly deporting its own Musli...

18/06/2025

🚨 JUST IN – BAF COMMISSIONS SECOND GM 403-M RADAR
🇧🇩✈️ The Bangladesh Air Force has commissioned its second GM 403-M air defence radar, this time at Radar Unit Bogura, significantly strengthening the country’s northern airspace surveillance and early warning coverage.

🔗 FULL ARTICLE: https://www.bdmilitary.com/doctrine-capabilities/capabilities/bangladesh-air-force-commissions-second-gm-403-m-air-defence-radar-in-bogura/2218/
📡 The GM 403-M, developed by Thales, is a cutting-edge 3D mobile radar with a detection range exceeding 470 km. It can track low-flying aircraft, cruise missiles, drones, and even stealth threats with exceptional precision—making it a key pillar in BAF’s push towards a networked and layered air defence architecture.

🛡️ This is the second radar of its kind to be inducted, following the first at Mirpur, Dhaka, in April 2025—part of a broader radar grid initiative under Forces Goal 2030.

🗣️ Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan stated: “Our commitment to ‘Banglar Akash Rakhbo Mukto’ is not just a motto—it is an operational reality.”

📍 Located in Bogura, the radar strengthens coverage near the India-Bangladesh border, providing critical strategic redundancy, integrated tracking, and real-time command and control support to BAF interceptor and SAM units.

🔎 Read the exclusive analysis and full breakdown only on BDMilitary.com – Bangladesh’s leading defence and strategic affairs publication.

In a major stride towards reinforcing national airspace security, the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) has officially commissioned its second GM 403-M long-range air surveillance radar, this time at Radar Unit Bogura, in a high-profile ceremony held on Wednesday, 18 June 2025. Chief of Air Staff Air Chief...

18/06/2025

🚨 New Analysis Alert from BDMilitary.com 🚨

Counterpoint: Misreading Realities — A Rebuttal to the International Crisis Group’s Analysis () on Rohingya Insurgency Risks

🔍 The Rohingya crisis remains a complex challenge — but who is really responsible for rising instability?

❌ The International Crisis Group’s recent report misattributes insurgency risks to Bangladesh and Rohingya groups, ignoring Myanmar’s military culpability.

⚠️ The Arakan Army is NOT a partner for peace — it has a documented record of abuses against Rohingya civilians and remains a non-state armed actor.

✅ Bangladesh’s security measures in camps are stringent, humanitarian-focused, and firmly against militancy or jihadist infiltration.

💡 Real progress lies in pressuring Myanmar, supporting repatriation, and strengthening international justice, NOT in blaming Bangladesh or Rohingya refugees.

Read the full detailed rebuttal here:
👉 https://www.bdmilitary.com/analysis/geopolitics-diplomacy/counterpoint-misreading-realities-a-rebuttal-to-the-international-crisis-groups-analysis-on-rohingya-insurgency-risks/2215/



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As of mid-2025, nearly one million Rohingya refugees remain confined to overcrowded, restricted camps in southeastern Bangladesh. Years after the brutal ethnic cleansing operations launched by Myanmar’s Tatmadaw in 2017, repatriation efforts remain frozen, justice mechanisms are slow-moving, and i...

18/06/2025

🔴 EXCLUSIVE | BDMilitary Analysis

🚨 India’s Covert Arms Pipeline to Myanmar’s Junta Exposed

An Indian-made Mi-17 helicopter, up-armoured with Kavro armour panels from MKU Ltd, has been shot down by Myanmar rebel forces — revealing India's ongoing supply of military equipment to the Tatmadaw despite international condemnation.

🛡️ Key Highlights:

• Kavro armour kits (NIJ Level III) confirmed on downed Mi-17V.
• MKU’s controversial supply to Myanmar linked to increased Tatmadaw air operations.
• India remains one of the few countries supplying weapons to the junta post-2021 coup.
• Strategic rationale vs. moral costs: India’s balancing act under global scrutiny.
• Raises serious questions about New Delhi’s role in fuelling a genocidal campaign.

📎 Full article:
🔗 https://www.bdmilitary.com/analysis/regional-defence-security/indias-covert-arms-pipeline-to-myanmars-junta-mkus-role-in-mi-17-armour-exposed/2201/
✍️ By Khaled Ahmed |


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In a recent revelation that has reignited scrutiny over India's defence relationship with Myanmar's military junta, it has been confirmed that MKU Limited, an Indian defence manufacturer, supplied armour protection kits for Mi-17V helicopters used by the Myanmar Air Force. One such helicopter, repor...

15/06/2025

🚨 Inside the Mind of a Traitor: Why Some Dissidents Betray Bangladesh

In today’s digital age, the greatest threats often come from within. Our latest deep dive explores the psychological profiles of dissidents both inside Bangladesh and abroad who cross the line from criticism to betrayal.

From diaspora echo chambers to foreign-funded NGOs, understand how internal and external forces undermine our national security.

We also reveal practical steps Bangladesh must take to safeguard its sovereignty and future.

Read the full analysis now ➡️ https://www.bdmilitary.com/threat-environment/internal-threats/inside-the-mind-of-a-traitor-understanding-why-some-dissidents-betray-their-nation/2183/

In an age where information flows instantly and borders blur, the greatest threat to any nation may come not from foreign armies, but from within—those who once called it home, yet now conspire to betray it. For Bangladesh, a country marked by fierce patriotism and complex political struggles, the...