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Bangladesh will sign a Tk608 crore agreement with China to establish a military drone manufacturing facility, aimed at enhancing its air defense capabilities. The project, approved by the finance ministry, will be implemented by the Bangladesh Air Force in collaboration with China Electronics Technology Group Corporation, focusing on domestic drone production and maintenance to reduce import reliance. Financing will come from the existing Air Force budget, with the total cost renegotiated from an initial Tk643.61 crore.