Bangladesh Army Moves to Standardise 14.5mm Anti-Materiel Rifles

Reading Time: 3 minutes The Bangladesh Army has initiated a formal evaluation process aimed at standardising 14.5mm anti-materiel rifles (AMRs), marking a notable step in the enhancement of its long-range precision firepower against hardened and high-value targets. The development follows the issuance of a Request for Information (RFI) and evaluation notice by the Directorate General Defence Purchase (DGDP) under the Ministry of Defence. According to the official communication dated January 2026, the Army is currently assessing candidate 14.5mm AMR systems and has invited manufacturers and enlisted suppliers to submit formal technical and commercial offers for consideration. Evaluation and Submission Requirements The evaluation is being conducted under the authority of Army Headquarters, General Staff Branch, Infantry Directorate. Interested manufacturers have been requested to submit their offers by 14 February 2026, with all documentation to be sent directly to the Infantry Directorate. Submissions are required to include a formal quotation conforming to