| Overall Logistics Status | Severely degraded; reliant on static bases | Light, agile, guerrilla-style logistics | Fully structured, modern logistics corps |
| Transport Fleet | Limited, mostly civilian trucks; many non-functional | Minimal; relies on porters, small boats, civilian vehicles | Large, dedicated military logistics fleet (trucks, APCs, helicopters) |
| Fuel Supply | Chronic shortage; rationed fuel supplies | Extremely limited; minimal fuel needs due to light equipment | Ample military fuel reserves; dedicated S&T corps |
| Air Logistics | Very limited (few operational Mi-17, Bell helicopters) | None | Well-developed with helicopters, transport aircraft (C-130J, An-32, C295W) |
| Riverine Logistics | Small-scale, vulnerable to ambush | Skilled use of rivers for light transport | Strong riverine transport, especially in border and coastal areas |
| Railway Usage | Railways sabotaged; barely usable | No railway reliance | Can leverage national railway network for military logistics if needed |
| Supply Chain Management | Corrupt, poorly maintained; plagued by theft | Informal, small stockpiles near combat zones | Professionalised supply management; integrated logistics command |
| Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) | Poor, ad hoc systems | Basic battlefield aid only | Dedicated MEDEVAC helicopters, field hospitals |
| Ammunition Supply | Shrinking stockpiles; dependent on captured equipment | Small stockpiles, light weapons only | Large national stockpiles; local production at BOF (Bangladesh Ordnance Factories) |
| Sustainment Range | 15–20 km beyond bases at most | 10–15 km with difficulty | Operational sustainment up to 300–500 km with robust support |
| Dependence on External Support | High (needs China/Russia for survival) | Moderate (self-sufficient for small-scale operations) | Minimal; largely self-sufficient with allied support when needed |
| Capability in Prolonged Conflict | Very poor; unsustainable beyond static defence | Moderate for insurgency-level conflict | Strong capability for sustained conventional warfare and border operations |
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