Bangladesh Defence And Security
The Rapid Action Battalion, commonly known as RAB, is one of the most talked-about law enforcement units in South Asia. To its supporters, RAB represents strength, speed, and decisive action against crime, terrorism, and extremism. To its critics, it symbolises fear, extrajudicial killings, and the erosion of human rights. Few security forces in the region … Read more
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) stands as one of the most disciplined, historic, and strategically vital forces in the country. Tasked with protecting Bangladesh’s extensive land and river borders, BGB operates at the frontline of national sovereignty, confronting challenges that range from smuggling and human trafficking to terrorism, border crimes, and humanitarian emergencies. More than just … Read more
The Bangladesh Navy stands as one of the most crucial pillars of the nation’s defence architecture. Tasked with safeguarding a vast maritime domain in the Bay of Bengal, protecting sea lanes, securing offshore resources, and supporting national interests both at home and abroad, the Navy has evolved from humble beginnings into a modern, multi-dimensional force. … Read more
The Bangladesh Army stands as one of the most respected and resilient military institutions in South Asia. Forged in the crucible of the Liberation War of 1971, it represents not only a fighting force but a symbol of sacrifice, discipline, and national pride. From the muddy battlefields of the War of Independence to modern peacekeeping … Read more
The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) stands as one of the most vital pillars of Bangladesh’s national defence architecture. From its courageous birth during the Liberation War of 1971 to its modern role as a technologically evolving air power, the BAF represents resilience, professionalism, and national sovereignty. More than just a military branch, it is a … Read more
Saiful Azam is one of the most extraordinary and underappreciated figures in modern military aviation history. His life reads like an epic novel, shaped by courage, skill, sacrifice, and an unwavering sense of duty that transcended borders. At a time when most fighter pilots served a single nation, Saiful Azam flew combat missions for three … Read more
Major K M Shafiullah stands as one of the most significant yet understated military figures in the history of Bangladesh. A man shaped by discipline, patriotism, and an unwavering sense of duty, he played a crucial role during the 1971 Liberation War and went on to serve the newborn nation in its most fragile years. … Read more
Major Khaled Mosharraf stands as one of the most complex and tragically misunderstood figures in Bangladesh’s turbulent post-independence history. A decorated freedom fighter, sector commander during the Liberation War of 1971, and a principled officer who believed deeply in constitutional order, his life was cut short at a moment when the nation itself was bleeding … Read more
General Muhammad Ataul Gani Osmani, the architect of Bangladesh’s Liberation War stands as one of the most revered figures in the history of Bangladesh. Known widely as Bangabir (Brave Bengali), he was not merely a military commander but a visionary leader whose strategic foresight, discipline, and moral authority helped transform a fractured resistance into an … Read more
Few figures in South Asian history evoke as much debate, admiration, and controversy as Ziaur Rahman. To his supporters, he was a fearless freedom fighter, a pragmatic nation-builder, and the man who restored stability to a traumatised country. To his critics, he was a military ruler who altered the ideological foundations of Bangladesh and legitimised … Read more