Bangladesh Army Explores Next-Generation 8×8 APCs

Reading Time: 4 minutes What the Requirements Reveal About the Type of Vehicle Being Sought The Bangladesh Army’s recent Expression of Interest (EOI) for new Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) represents the earliest formal step in a potential fleet modernisation effort. At this stage, the document should not be read as an indicator of imminent procurement or platform preference, but rather as a mechanism to survey the market and define feasible capability boundaries. That said, EOIs often reveal intent indirectly. In this case, the structure and emphasis of the requirements provide meaningful insight into the class of vehicle and design philosophy the Army appears to be exploring. Continued Commitment to the 8×8 APC Class One aspect of the EOI is unequivocal: the Bangladesh Army remains committed to the 8×8 wheeled APC configuration. This is consistent with decades of operational experience with BTR-series vehicles and reflects a doctrinal preference for platforms that