Since the new government took charge in February, Dhaka and Delhi expressed positive intent to take forward relations. In this sequence, Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman visited Delhi in April. At that time, there were discussions about a possible visit of Prime Minister Tariq Rahman to India. However, subsequent issues like border pushback, Sheikh Hasina’s statements […]
Our universities host thousands of talented students in science, technology and engineering. Our information technology sector is growing rapidly. Also, there is an energetic huge youth population. Advancing defense research and production through appropriate policies and long-term implementation plans can ultimately lead to the creation of a strong domestic defense industry, which is not impossible […]
Bangladesh is also in talks with Pakistan to purchase JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighter aircraft jointly developed with China. “The United States is concerned about growing Chinese influence in South Asia and is committed to working closely with the Bangladeshi government to clearly communicate the risks of certain types of engagement with China,” U.S. Ambassador Brent […]
Until the 1990s, India's only disturbed land border was with China. By the end of the 20s, this border became even more undisturbed than the Chinese border.th The Indian Ocean became India's new border due to China's increased naval activities in the century. The India-Pakistan borders have been confrontational since 1947. They fought three declared […]
China's rapid economic growth since the 1980s and advances in civil and military technology were key drivers of naval modernization. Despite slowing economic growth in the early 2020s, China made no changes to the direction of its naval programs. During 2022 and 2023, PLAN commissioned its eighth Type 055/Renhai-class cruiser, eight more Type 054A/Jiangkai II […]
Explaining the timing of the decision, the Kremlin said on Sunday it needed the Defense Ministry to remain “innovative.” “The Defense Ministry should be absolutely open to innovation, to introducing all advanced ideas, to creating conditions for economic competitiveness,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said at a briefing on the appointments. “Those who are more open […]
Addressing a public rally north of the capital on Monday, Muizzu vowed there would be no Indian troops on Maldivian soil after May 10, when their withdrawal is expected to be complete. The Indians were deployed to operate three reconnaissance aircraft New Delhi had gifted to Male to patrol its vast maritime border. India is […]
The Indian Air Force Chief has assured the Prime Minister of all support to create a 'Smart Armed Forces' in 'Smart Bangladesh'. Talking about Bangladesh's “Forces Goal-2030”, Vivek Ram Choudhary said that he has taken the initiative to increase cooperation on training Bangladesh Air Force personnel as well as conduct joint exercises. He also said […]
Addressing the seminar, Prannoy Verma highlighted the progress made by the Indian defense industry in the last decade driven by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Make in India” and “Make for the World”, which has led to unprecedented investment in Indian defense manufacturing. Has promoted. sector and this has led to increase in Indian […]
External Affairs Ministry officials told this correspondent that the theme of this year’s Munich Security Conference revolves around four main issues. These include global security challenges, international structures, regional conflicts and the importance of Europe in the world. Under global security challenges, the discussion will include topics like climate security, technological security and conflict in […]
Ukrainian breakthrough in the south The attacks in the Odessa area came as Kiev claimed some successes in its counteroffensive on the southern front this week. Kiev said on Wednesday it had recaptured the village of Robotyn, describing it as a strategic victory that would pave the way for its forces to push deeper into […]
The Pan-Asia Research Institute (PARI), a Japan-based multi-modal Asia and Pacific-focused think tank, launched today, titled ‘Consolidating the Japan-Bangladesh Strategic Partnership: Diplomatic, Economic and People- to – Organized a round table discussion. Public Relations”. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina visited Japan in April this year. After the meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, the relationship […]