Bangladesh has become Turkey's fourth-largest weapons buyer after Muhammad Yunus assumed leadership of the interim government. Indian intelligence agencies report Pakistan's ISI orchestrated this partnership through Jamaat-e-Islami to channel Turkish arms into Bangladesh. Turkish Defense Industry Agency President Haluk Gorgun met with Yunus to discuss procuring Bayraktar TB-2 drones, TRG-300 rocket systems, and infantry weapons. Turkey committed to building two defense facilities in Narayanganj and Chittagong.
Indian officials fear these weapons could target India. Relations deteriorated after India granted asylum to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The ISI maintains influence over Yunus through Jamaat-e-Islami, which released leaders of banned terror organizations. Intelligence analysts warn the Bangladesh-Turkey-Pakistan alignment poses security risks as radical groups may attack India with Turkish backing.
Indian officials fear these weapons could target India. Relations deteriorated after India granted asylum to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The ISI maintains influence over Yunus through Jamaat-e-Islami, which released leaders of banned terror organizations. Intelligence analysts warn the Bangladesh-Turkey-Pakistan alignment poses security risks as radical groups may attack India with Turkish backing.
