[Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh] Use conventional military force

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1. Summary

A military force incident occurred in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, on April 14, 2026. This is a critical-level event with a tension index of -10, reported by 3 media outlets. This suggests deepening political and social instability in Bangladesh.

2. Supply-chain impact

• Textile and apparel industry - Dhaka serves as Bangladesh's largest garment manufacturing hub and plays a key role as a core production base for global fast fashion brands, and military tensions could cause production disruptions
• Jute supply chain - Bangladesh is the world's largest jute producer, and instability in areas near Dhaka could affect the supply of natural fiber raw materials
• Chittagong Port connectivity - Political instability in Dhaka raises concerns about indirect impacts on inland transportation to Chittagong Port, Bangladesh's largest import-export gateway
• Gas and power infrastructure - Risk to energy supply facility stability in the greater Dhaka metropolitan area could cause production disruptions across the manufacturing sector

3. Watch points

• Political stability indicators - Need to monitor Bangladesh government response measures and whether additional military actions occur
• Major manufacturer operations - Track operational shutdowns or production decreases at textile and garment factories in Dhaka and surrounding areas