Pakistan Eyes JF-17 Thunder Fighter Jet Sales to Bangladesh as Ties Warm
Pakistan and Bangladesh are discussing a potential defense pact that could see Dhaka acquire JF-17 Thunder fighter jets, according to Islamabad’s military.
Christians in Bangladesh Alarmed After Bomb Attacks
Fear has gripped Bangladesh's tiny Christian minority after three crude bomb attacks on churches and a Catholic school, which police said caused no injuries but were "certainly" designed to sow terror.
Death Toll in Bangladesh Fighter Jet Crash Rises to 27
At least 27 people, mostly children, were killed after a Bangladeshi fighter jet crashed into a school in the capital Dhaka, a government official said Tuesday, updating an earlier toll of at least 20 dead.
Bangladesh Arrests Notorious Rohingya Militant Leader
A Rohingya militant leader who directed attacks against Myanmar security forces which precipitated a humanitarian catastrophe was arrested Tuesday by police in Bangladesh.
Japan Eyes Drone Exports Amid Asian Allies’ Interest
Countries under Japan’s Official Security Program (OSA) have expressed interest in Tokyo’s dual-use drones, prompting the East Asian country to explore exporting them.
Myanmar Ethnic Armed Group Claims Control of Border Region
A Myanmar ethnic armed group has claimed complete control of a key region along the Bangladesh border, piling further pressure on the junta battling opponents elsewhere across the country.
Military in Control of Bangladesh as Long-Time Ruler Hasina Flees
Bangladesh's military was in control of the country on Tuesday after mass protests forced long-time ruler Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee.
Japan Hands Bangladesh $3.8M Patrol Boat Grant for Maritime Defense
Japan will provide patrol vessels to Bangladesh as part of its Official Security Assistance program, an armed forces development initiative.
US to Supply More Advanced Military Equipment to Bangladesh
The US government will provide the Bangladesh Armed Forces with more weapons and equipment to help defend its sovereignty.
Bangladesh Sends Drone to Monitor Border with Myanmar: Report
Bangladesh deployed drones to monitor its shared border with Myanmar following tensions concerning a potential renewed Rohingya exodus.
Bangladesh Navy Taps Vard Marine to Design New Landing Craft Tank
Canadian engineering firm Vard Marine has been awarded a contract to design Bangladesh Navy’s new landing craft tank.
Bangladesh Army Receives Second Tactical Transport Aircraft From Airbus
The Bangladesh Army Aviation Group has received its second C295W tactical military transport aircraft from Airbus Defence and Space.
Blast Kills Three Bangladesh UN Peacekeepers in Central African Republic
Three UN peacekeepers from Bangladesh were killed and a fourth seriously wounded when their vehicle was hit by an explosive device in the Central African Republic.
Bangladesh to Procure Bayraktar TB2 Drones After Ukraine Success
Bangladesh has announced a plan to purchase Bayraktar drones after their apparent success in neutralizing Russian military assets in Ukraine.
Bangladesh to Acquire British Naval Ships
Bangladesh plans to purchase five naval ships from the United Kingdom as part of its “Forces Goal 2030” military modernization program.
Six Shot Dead in Bangladesh’s Restive Southeast: Police Sources
Supporters of a group splintered from Jan Janhati Samiti were attacked by members of a rival faction Tuesday in the latest act of violence due to the insurgent in-fighting in southeast Bangladesh.
Islamic State says Bengal affiliate planted Dhaka bombs
In the third incident in Bangladesh in three months, ISIS claimed its fighters were responsible for two bombs targeting police in Dhaka
Two suspected Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh militants killed in Dhaka police raid
Bangladesh forces raided a suspected extremist hideout in Dhaka, killing at least two Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh militants, police said
First video of Bangladesh al-Qaeda fighters in Afghanistan appears online
The first video apparently showing Bangladeshi al-Qaeda fighters launching attacks in Afghanistan against US and Afghan forces was posted online last week
