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[🇧🇩-Airforce] Bangladesh Air Force's Cooperation With Other Nations

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US hands over airfield support equipment to Bangladesh

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The US Global Peacekeeping Operations Initiative and the Office of Defence Cooperation at the US Embassy in Dhaka have handed over airfield support equipment, including telescopic forklifts and an aircraft tow tractor to Bangladesh Air Force's 212 Maintenance Unit.

The US embassy in Dhaka shared this information on its Facebook page yesterday.

It said Bangladesh Air Force contributes airlift capabilities to multiple UN peacekeeping missions across the globe, providing tactical airlift and airfield services.

In recent years, Bangladesh Air Force has also supported disaster response efforts in other friendly countries through its strategic and tactical airlift capabilities, often using its C-130 fleet.

US and Bangladesh Air Force cooperation on airlift also includes the conduct of Exercise Cope South where C-130 aircraft from both nations practice important skills including formation flying, airdrops, maintenance, and airfield operations, the statement said.

"Continued cooperation between the Global Peacekeeping Operations Initiative, Pacific Air Forces, and the Bangladesh Air Force enhances peacekeeping, disaster response, and airlift readiness. This US-Bangladesh collaboration underlines our mutual dedication to promoting global peace and ensuring rapid disaster response, contributing to a safer world for all."​
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World COVID-19 back again in Bangladesh

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Covid-19 cases on the rise as new variant spreads
Partha Shankar SahaDhaka
Published: 07 Jun 2025, 18: 07

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Many people say things like, “Where is Covid now? It’s long gone.” And they’re not entirely wrong. The global pandemic has largely been contained in most parts of the world. However, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) still provides daily updates on the Covid-19 situation. According to DGHS data, the country often reports zero cases for many days, and occasionally, one or more infections are recorded.

Covid-19 cases have been on the rise again in the country since May this year, and a highly transmissible new variant of novel coronavirus has also detected. Neighbouring India already reported many cases of the new variants, and experts fear its impact could reach Bangladesh as well. They, however, assured people that although Covid-19 is rising, the situation is not yet alarming.

According to DGHS data, the country saw 23 Covid-19 cases in April and 86 more in May. One person died from Covid-19 on Thursday, 5 June.

Data from the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b) shows that three people were infected with Covid-19 during the last week of April, and the tally increased to 25 by the last week of May,

Mostafizur Rahman, head of Virology Laboratory at icddr,b, told Prothom Alo, “We are seeing a rising number of Covid-19 patients. Apparently, all of the infected individuals have contracted a new variant named XFG. Besides, another variant called XFC has also been detected. Both are subvariants of the powerful Omicron JN.1 variant.”

“Almost all patients are infected with the XFG variant among the samples we’ve received. If we do not adhere to health guidelines, this variant could spread further. Elderly individuals and those with pre-existing health conditions could face serious risks.”

Meanwhile, a new Covid-19 variant –NB.1.8.1– spread in India. According to a World Health Organisation (WHO) bulletin published on 23 May, this variant is spreading rapidly and has a high transmission rate. As of 18 May, genome sequencing has identified this variant in 518 patients across 22 countries. The WHO reports that although the overall number of cases is still low, it has increased by more than 2 per cent compared to the previous week.

Vaccination advised again
At present, people show little interest in getting Covid-19 vaccines in Bangladesh. According to the DGHS, only 43 people, mostly travellers going abroad, received the vaccine from 1 January to 8 March this year.

Dr Mushtuq Hussain believes that elderly people and those with complex disease should get vaccinated. In addition to vaccination, people must follow health guidelines, including handwashing and wearing masks. These habits must be reinstated, he insisted.

AFM Shahabuddin Khan, programme manager of Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI), said that the government has an adequate stock of Covid-19 vaccines. “Even though vaccines are available, people show less interest in getting vaccinated.”

The government is also considering restarting vaccination efforts because of the deteriorating Covid-19 situation. At a meeting of the EPI on 22 April, it was recommended that vulnerable populations be encouraged to get vaccinated.​
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[🇮🇳] India's weapon development, Testing, Purchase, sale, upgrade, Collaborations and Joint venture in Defense sectors.

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World’s top turret-making company to manufacture in India. Signs joint venture for light tanks’ turrets​

Story by Snehesh Alex Philip
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World’s top turret-making company to manufacture in India. Signs joint venture for light tanks’ turrets

World’s top turret-making company to manufacture in India. Signs joint venture for light tanks’ turrets© Provided by ThePrint
New Delhi: Belgium-based John Cockerill Defense, one of the world’s top turret-making companies, has tied up with an Indian firm to manufacture, assemble and commission the critical component for the Indian Army’s Indian Light Tank (I.L.T) programme, Project Zorawar.

The company has formed a 60:40 joint venture with Indian firm Electro Pneumatics & Hydraulics (India) Pvt Ltd to manufacture turrets in Chakan, Pune.



This will be the first time that the Belgium company will set up a manufacturing facility for turrets outside its country.

The DRDO and private firm L&T have come up with the Zorawar light tank, which is currently undergoing tests in-house.

For the tank, L&T used the John Cockerill turret.

Under Project Zorawar, the Indian Army will buy 59 light tanks if found satisfactory, and then L&T will compete with other firms for a larger order.

The initial demand of the Army is roughly 350 light tanks to take on the Chinese in the mountainous borders.

“The joint venture that we have is not limited to just the 59 light tanks. Our reading is that the overall demand will be much higher than 350 … Moreover, as the joint venture stabilises, we will look at other programmes of the Indian Army—like the Future Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV) and the futuristic main battle tank called the Future Ready Combat Vehicle (FRCV),” Thierry Renaudin, Chief Executive Officer, John Cockerill Defense, said in the national capital responding to a query by ThePrint.


Project Zorawar, he said, is not just limited to manufacturing the light tanks for Indian orders but eventually making them at the Chakan plant and exporting them around the world.

Ingrid Rasquinha, Joint Managing Director, Electro Pneumatics and Hydraulics (India) Pvt Ltd, said the company plans to roll out the first India-made turret in 2027.

The company has made the launchers for the Akash Next Generation, and the same, along with the hydraulics for the Indian Advanced Towed Artillery Gun (ATAGS), are under trial.

Ashley Rasquinha, Joint Managing Director of the Indian firm, said the joint venture would look at exports, as the John Cockerill executive pointed out that the company already sells turrets to nearly half a dozen countries.

Vivek Bhide, Regional President, India and Group Transformation Officer, John Cockerill, said the defence sector is critical to national security. “And therefore, it is important to encourage and develop India’s defence manufacturing capabilities. This JV aims to equip India’s armed forces with advanced defence solutions for diverse and challenging combat environments. Importantly, it also answers the ‘Make in India’ call in a sector where India is working to embellish its global credentials,” he said.

(Edited by Madhurita Goswami)

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[🇧🇩-Land] Indian army---A long term threat for Bangladesh army.

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Indian defence minister urges military to watch out for conflicts in Bangladesh, China
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Sep 07, 2024 11:59
Updated :
Sep 07, 2024 11:59

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India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has urged the country’s armed forces to analyse the ongoing conflicts between Israel-Hamas, Russia-Ukraine, and the current state of affairs in Bangladesh to prepare India for the “unexpected”.

He made the remarks on Thursday during a joint commanders’ conference in India’s Lucknow, according to the Indian newspaper The Telegraph, reports bdnews24.com.

Singh underscored the need for a thorough analysis in light of the recent circumstances in the India-China border and neighbouring countries “which are posing a challenge to peace and stability in the region”.

He also emphasised on a coordinated and proportionate response to provocation for any challenges India may face during future wars.

“Despite global volatility, India is enjoying a rare peace dividend and it is developing peacefully. However, due to the increasing number of challenges, we need to remain alert,” he was quoted as telling the commanders.

“We need to focus on our present, keep an eye on the activities happening around us at present, and focus on being future-oriented.

“For this, we should have a strong and robust national security component. We should have a fail-proof deterrence,” Singh was quoted saying.

He also highlighted the significance of using artificial intelligence to develop electronic and space warfare.

“These components do not participate in any conflict or war directly. Their indirect participation is deciding the course of warfare to a great extent,” he added.

While referring to India as a ‘peace-loving’ nation, he stressed that the Indian armed forces need to be ready for war to “preserve peace”.

His comments have stirred curious reactions in Bangladesh as they come in the context of the collapse of the government of Sheikh Hasina who has fled to India.

Former prime minister Hasina has long been regarded as one of India’s closest allies.

There has been a growing surge of anti-India sentiments and rhetoric in Bangladesh, especially since the massive July-August protests that overthrew the Hasina government.​
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