Defence

Compared to neighbouring countries we maybe known as weak. If someone says we need to update our defence forces then many will ask the same question, "Why we need to spend our money for defence if we are among the list of developing countries." The answer was given by Air Commodore (retd) Ishfaq I. Choudhury while writing in "Strategic Issues" on June 24, 2005.

The writer said, "I, for one, have always argued that the treat Bangladesh

faces at present and in the coming decades is not so much from external aggression but more from internal dissension and disorder." Maybe he is right. If the terrorists around the world find our forces as a weak opponent, then they may think they can make progress living in our country.

Our forces have proved their worth, specially in UN peacekeeping missions in a few countries. If you have an army than you have to build it strongly. Though, we do not have a strong industrial base or doesn't have huge financial ability, but still we must give due priority to defence.