A legal notice has been sent to the Bangladesh government demanding the immediate purchase of a modern air defense system to protect citizens from aerial threats and safeguard national sovereignty. The notice also called for initiating research and development to build an indigenous air defense system using local technology. Supreme Court lawyer Md. Mahmudul Hasan issued the notice on Tuesday in the public interest, addressing it to senior officials including the Cabinet Secretary, Secretaries of the Defense and Finance Ministries, the Principal Staff Officer of the Armed Forces Division, and the Commandant of Bangladesh Ordnance Factories.

The notice stated that modern warfare increasingly involves missile, aircraft, and drone attacks, posing severe risks to both military installations and civilians. It cited media reports indicating serious deficiencies in Bangladesh’s current air defense capabilities. The document warned that regional instability, the civil war in neighboring Myanmar, and geopolitical tensions could threaten Bangladesh’s sovereignty. It also noted that India has already deployed Russia’s S-400 air defense system, emphasizing the need for Bangladesh to act promptly to maintain regional balance and reduce long-term dependence on foreign technology.

The notice requested action within 15 days, warning that a writ petition would be filed in the High Court if no steps are taken.