Bangladesh Eyes Türkiye’s Tulpar: A New Chapter for Its Mechanised Infantry Forces

Reading Time: 4 minutes Bangladesh appears poised to significantly enhance its mechanised infantry capabilities with the potential acquisition of Türkiye’s Tulpar family of armoured combat vehicles, developed by Turkish defence manufacturer Otokar Otomotiv ve Savunma Sanayi A.Ş. This interest, which reportedly includes the full spectrum of Tulpar variants—from infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) and armoured personnel carriers (APCs) to light tanks and support vehicles—signals a shift in Bangladesh’s military procurement strategy, as it seeks multi-role, high-mobility platforms tailored for rapidly deployable formations. According to Türkiye Today, Bangladesh is engaged in talks with Otokar for the purchase of 26 Tulpar vehicles in various configurations. Citing unnamed defence officials, the report suggests Dhaka is drawn to the platform’s modularity, mobility, and potential for technology transfer. “The discussions are at an advanced stage,” one official was quoted as saying. “The Tulpar’s versatility suits the terrain and operational doctrines of Bangladesh’s mechanised infantry units.”. Strategic