Experts argue that defence procurement is usually kept secret under the guise of national security, allowing space for political influence, corruption and irregularities. Kickbacks and corruption have become the norm in Bangladesh’s arms procurement. Air […]
New IMF report prompts calls for corruption reforms. But experts say that it needs political will, not technical tinkering. A new assessment by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded that corruption in Pakistan is […]
Gold ornaments weighing approximately 9.7kg (832 bhori) have been seized from two lockers belonging to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been convicted of crimes against humanity. Following the court’s permission, a joint investigation […]
When Nigeria purchased JF-17s, some social media users and reports alleged that corruption was rampant in the government’s higher ranks and that certain air force officials were on trial for bribery in other matters, leading […]
The purpose was to enhance Bangladesh’s mine-resistance capability. But the Indian TATA MRAP is not manufactured with the STANAG 4569 standard. It is, after all, substandard Indian crap. STANAG 4569 is a NATO Standardisation […]
Bangladesh stands at a historic crossroads after the ousted leader, Sheikh Hasina, was found guilty in absentia of crimes against humanity and sentenced to death by the country’s International Crimes Tribunal. The court found that […]
Cheers broke out as this ousted world leader was sentenced to be hanged, after months of testimony detailed how she ordered mass killings. Key points: A special tribunal sentenced Bangladesh’s ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina […]
The Indian Air Force lost seven fighter jets against Pakistan during Operation Sindhur, which saw India’s humiliating defeat against the Pakistan Air Force. Pakistan’s close ties with the US are driven by the post-Operation Sindoor […]
Human rights watchdog urges Bangladesh’s Interim Government and Chief Advisor Professor Mohammad Yunus to dissolve the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), Director General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI), Inter Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR), Director General of […]
Former dictator Sheikh Hasina, backed by the Indian RAW, orchestrated clashes in the capital city, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Sheikh Hasina was believed to have paid BDT 1,000 (US$8) per person for participating in a mass demonstration […]
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