Bangladesh plans to establish a drone manufacturing plant in Bogura in collaboration with Türkiye. The facility is expected to be built adjacent to the proposed international airport, according to State Minister for Local Government Mir Shahe Alam. Speaking at a BSRF dialogue in Dhaka, the minister said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman had announced the initiative during a parliamentary question-and-answer session. He also noted that work is underway to upgrade Bogura Airport into an international-standard facility, strengthening air connectivity in the country's northern region. The government has also approved the establishment of the Bangladesh Air Force's first air base in northern Bangladesh. Newly acquired fighter aircraft are expected to be stationed at the base. Analysts believe that the combination of a drone manufacturing plant, an international airport, and a new air force base could transform Bogura into a strategic hub for both the country's defense industry and civil aviation.