Bangladesh Army ORBAT – FG2030
Reading Time: 2 minutesA well-balanced modernised Bangladesh Army: Component Units Approx Troops 3x Corps HQs I, II, III Corps ~9,000 (3,000 each) Infantry Divisions (x6) Standard/light ~90,000 (15k each) Mechanised Divisions (x2) Mech/Armoured ~34,000 (17k each) Para Infantry Division (x1) Airmobile ~14,000 Para Commando Brigade SOF ~3,500 Independent Brigades (x6) Armour, Artillery, Engineer, Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army upgrading its Chinese-made SHORAD systems
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Army is carrying out upgrades and overhauls on its existing FM-90 SHORAD systems to extend the life of the missiles held in its inventory and improve its operational performances. The respective authorities are working with the Chinese suppliers to ensure the overhauling and upgrades are carried out in Continue Reading
Army holds large scale tactical manoeuvres across Bangladesh
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Bangladesh Army capped off several large-scale tactical field training exercises involving multiple infantry divisions, the air force, and paramilitary forces to demonstrate its defence readiness. Publicly disclosed information suggests exercises were held in Rajbari and Mymensingh, which lasted several weeks since commencement in December last year. The exercises utilised Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army seeks light amphibious tanks
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Army is in negotiations with China for a new light amphibious tank for use in its riverine and coastal regions, having superior capabilities to existing platforms. The new generation tank is said to be capable of operating in mountainous regions, participate in amphibious landings, and even operate in Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army purchasing more Swiss air defence systems
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Army has continued to purchase Swiss-made Oerlikon GDF-009s to bring about qualitative improvement in its air defence capabilities. The latest acquisition follows the induction of the NORINCO-supplied CS/AA3 air defence guns of the same calibre in 11 March 2024. The two systems are essentially the latest reteration of Continue Reading