4th Trans-Himalaya Communication and Social Development Conference

Jointly Exploring New Opportunities in the Era of Digital Intelligence and Building New Bonds for Regional Cooperation

The 4th Trans-Himalaya Communication and Social Development Conference Opens in Dhaka The 4th Trans-Himalaya Communication and Social Development Conference opened on Nov. 8 local time at the University of Dhaka in Bangladesh. The conference is jointly hosted by the University...
J-10C

Bangladesh Approves $2.13 Billion Deal for 20 Chinese J-10CE Fighters, Strengthening Air Defence and Expanding Military Reach Across Bay of Bengal

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has reportedly approved the purchase of 20 Chinese J-10CE fighter aircraft under a US$2.13 billion government-to-government package, a major step in the country's effort to modernise its ageing combat aviation fleet and strengthen its air-defence...
Tarique Rahman

Bangladesh Turns Page: BNP Sweeps Polls Tarique Rahman Returns from Exile to Become Prime Minister

In a stunning political turnaround that has reshaped South Asia’s political landscape, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has swept to power in Bangladesh’s first national election since last year’s dramatic student-led uprising. At the center of this seismic shift stands...
Tarique Rahman, Bangladesh

BNP Landslide in Bangladesh’s 13th Parliamentary Election Fatigue, Strategy and Fragmentation Reshape Political Order

In winning Bangladesh’s 13th national parliamentary election, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) capitalized on a rare convergence of public exhaustion and strategic patience, securing a commanding 212-seat landslide that redefines the country’s political trajectory. The victory was not sudden. It...
China Wing Loong drone

China’s Planned Military Drone Factory in Bangladesh Marks a Strategic Shift in Bay of Bengal Security and Tests India’s Eastern Flank

China’s decision to proceed with the establishment of a major military drone manufacturing facility in Bangladesh marks a significant inflection point in South Asia’s evolving defence-industrial and geopolitical landscape. Valued at Tk608 crore—approximately US$55.3 million, The project embeds Beijing deeper...
JF-17 Block III Jets

Bangladesh Poised to Sign Historic JF-17 Block III and Super Mushshak Trainer Deal with Pakistan, Signaling Major Shift in South Asia Airpower Dynamics

Bangladesh is reportedly nearing the finalisation of a landmark defence procurement agreement with Pakistan for the acquisition of JF-17 Thunder Block III multirole fighter jets and Super Mushshak trainer aircraft. Valued between USD 400 million and USD 700 million (approximately...
Eurofighter Typhoon

Bangladesh’s Eurofighter Typhoon Push Triggers Quiet Strategic Recalibration in New Delhi, Where India Sees Political Signalling More Than a Shift in Regional Airpower Balance

Bangladesh’s decision to sign a Letter of Intent on December 9, 2025, with Italy-based Leonardo S.p.A. for the potential acquisition of up to 16 Eurofighter Typhoon multirole combat aircraft has triggered a quiet but intense reassessment within India’s strategic and...
Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia following her death while receiving treatment at the Evercare Hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Bangladesh Bids Emotional Farewell to Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia as State Funeral Draws Massive Crowds in Dhaka

Bangladesh on Wednesday bade a solemn farewell to former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, as a state funeral in the capital Dhaka drew vast crowds mourning a leader whose long and often turbulent career shaped the country’s politics for decades. Zia,...
Eurofighter Typhoon

Bangladesh’s Poised for Airpower Leap: Acquisition of Ten Eurofighter Typhoons and Six T-129 ATAK Helicopters Signals a Strategic Shift Toward Western-Interoperable, Network-Centric Warfare in a Contested Indo-Pacific

Bangladesh is on the cusp of one of the most consequential airpower transformations in South Asia since the end of the Cold War, as Dhaka moves decisively to finalise the acquisition of 10 Eurofighter Typhoon multirole combat aircraft from Italy...
Italian Air Force F-2000 Eurofighter Typhoons

Bangladesh Moves Toward Major Eurofighter Typhoon Acquisition Under Forces Goal 2030

Bangladesh has taken a significant step toward one of its most ambitious defence modernisation efforts in recent years, with the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) signing a letter of intent (LOI) with Italian aerospace giant Leonardo for the future acquisition of...
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