Forces Goal 2030

The modernization program seeks to transform the Bangladesh Army into a technologically advanced, multi-domain force by 2030, capable of conducting both defensive and offensive operations. As part of this effort, the Army plans to reorganize its structure by establishing three independent corps—Central, Eastern, and Western. To support the creation of these corps, measures have been implemented to increase the overall size of the force.

The 17th Infantry Division was raised at Sylhet in 2013,{{cite news |url=http://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2013/sep/18/pm-launches-17-infantry-division |title=PM launches 17 Infantry Division |work=Dhaka Tribune |access-date=21 September 2015 |archive-date=23 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923215039/http://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2013/sep/18/pm-launches-17-infantry-division |url-status=live }} the 10th Infantry Division was raised at newly established Ramu Cantonment at Cox's Bazar in 2015,{{cite news |url=http://www.bssnews.net/newsDetails.php?cat=0&id=474604&date=2015-03-01 |title=PM urges army to remain prepared against any threat to democracy |work=Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha |access-date=8 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161128184650/http://www.bssnews.net/newsDetails.php?cat=0&id=474604&date=2015-03-01 |archive-date=28 November 2016 |url-status=dead}} and the 7th Infantry Division was raised at established Lebukhali Cantonment in Barishal-Patuakhali in 2018.{{Cite news |url=http://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/nation/2018/02/08/pm-reaches-patuakhali/ |title=PM inaugurates Sheikh Hasina Cantonment in Patuakhali |work=Dhaka Tribune |date=8 February 2018 |access-date=8 February 2018 |archive-date=8 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180208113618/http://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/nation/2018/02/08/pm-reaches-patuakhali/ |url-status=live }} The establishment of three infantry divisions has raised the total number of the Army's infantry divisions to ten. In 2017, the Army began the establishment of a Riverine Engineer Battalion, which will be stationed at the newly constructed Mithamoine Cantonment at Kishorganj.{{cite news |url=http://www.theindependentbd.com/home/printnews/104318 |title=Army to get 97 more units in 4 years |work=The Independent |location=Dhaka |date=16 July 2017 |access-date=11 August 2017 |archive-date=11 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811221904/http://www.theindependentbd.com/home/printnews/104318 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=http://www.janes.com/article/72633/bangladesh-army-to-get-97-more-units-in-four-years-says-report |title=Bangladesh Army to get 97 more units in four years, says report |publisher=Jane's 360 |date=26 July 2017 |access-date=11 August 2017 |archive-date=11 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811183423/http://www.janes.com/article/72633/bangladesh-army-to-get-97-more-units-in-four-years-says-report |url-status=live }} Another full-fledged cantonment is being established at Ruma in Bandarban District.{{Cite news |url=http://www.theindependentbd.com/arcprint/details/52702/2016-07-25 |title=Focus on 1971 spirit, says PM |work=The Independent (Bangladesh) |location=Dhaka |access-date=1 December 2016 |archive-date=1 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161201211740/http://www.theindependentbd.com/arcprint/details/52702/2016-07-25 |url-status=live }}

By 2021, the army has raised 97 new units. Of these, 19 units were be formed for the Jalalabad Cantonment in Sylhet, 22 units for Ramu Cantonment in Cox's Bazar, and 56 units for the Lebukhali Cantonment in Barisal. A number of existing infantry battalions are being converted into para infantry battalions and mechanized infantry battalions for newly established and proposed cantonments.{{cite news |url=http://www.bssnews.net/newsDetails.php?cat=0&id=742740&date=2018-05-13 |title=Stay alert to face internal & external threats |work=Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha |date=13 May 2018 |access-date=16 May 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180517152948/http://www.bssnews.net/newsDetails.php?cat=0&id=742740&date=2018-05-13 |archive-date=17 May 2018 |url-status=dead}} To increase special operation capabilities, the 2nd Para Commando Battalion has been raised, headquartered in Maulavibazar.{{cite news |url=http://www.thedailystar.net/backpage/dhaka-cafe-attack-recounting-operation-thunderbolt-1427413 |title=Recounting 'Operation Thunderbolt' |work=The Daily Star |date=3 July 2017 |access-date=11 August 2017 |archive-date=11 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811222132/http://www.thedailystar.net/backpage/dhaka-cafe-attack-recounting-operation-thunderbolt-1427413 |url-status=live }} The Army Aviation Group has set up an airbase at Lalmonirhat Airport and built a forward airbase in Chittagong.{{Cite news |date=2021-10-11 |title=Army aviation forward base of Bangladesh Army inaugurated in Chattogram |url=https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/army-aviation-forward-base-bangladesh-army-inaugurated-chattogram-314545 |access-date=2023-04-17 |work=The Business Standard |language=en}}

Under the modernization goal, several programs have been implemented to enhance the readiness of the force. Under such programs, approaches have been taken to modernize the regular infantry outfits. The new infantry outfits are equipped with night vision goggles (NVG), ballistic helmets, eye protective gear, bulletproof vests, person to person communicators, palmtop GPS device and BD-08 assault rifles with Collimator sight.{{citation needed|date=May 2021}}

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With respect to anti-tank capabilities, Metis-M-1 anti-tank guided missile systems and PF-98 rocket systems have been procured since 2012.

In 2022, the Bangladesh Army procured an undisclosed number of ALCOTAN-AT (M2) and ALCOTAN-BIV (M2) anti-tank guided missiles along with portable VOSEL (M2) firing control units from Spain. The procurements of AK15 assault rifles and submachine guns has also been implemented.{{cite web |url=http://dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/notice/411.pdf |title=Evaluation of suitable small arms/assault rifle/sub-machine gun for Bangladesh Army |website=DGDP |access-date=10 April 2018 |archive-date=11 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180411025919/http://dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/notice/411.pdf |url-status=live }}

Sixty-six Nora B-52 K2 self-propelled artillery systems were procured.

A total of 36 units of WS-22 Guided Multiple Rocket Launcher Systems have been added to the Bangladesh Army inventory since 2014.

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The Bangladesh Army received TRG-300 Tiger MBRL System and TRG-230 MRLS from Turkey. In June 2021, the Army took delivery of 20 units of the TRG-300 Tiger MBRL system from Turkey. In June 2022, Turkey delivered 1 regiment of TRG-230 with armaments. The entire order of the TRG System and armaments were completed by 2022. In 2022, Turkey delivered a TEBER Guidance Kit that converts general-purpose bombs to guided smart bombs.{{cite web |title=Bangladesh Secures its Myanmar Border with Roketsan's missiles {{!}} TurDef |url=https://www.turdef.com/Article/bangladesh-secures-its-myanmar-border-with-roketsan-s-missiles/2404 |website=turdef.com |language=en}}

SLC-2 weapon-locating radars were added to help the artillery firing. The procurement process of 155mm towed howitzers,{{cite web |url=http://www.dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/notice/359.pdf |title=Evaluation of 155mm Howitzer |website=DGDP |date=24 September 2017 |access-date=24 November 2017 |archive-date=1 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201033219/http://www.dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/notice/359.pdf |url-status=live }} 122 mm field artillery howitzers{{cite web |url=http://www.dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/notice/374.pdf |title=Evaluation of 122mm Howitzer |website=DGDP |date=21 November 2017 |access-date=24 November 2017 |archive-date=1 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201032313/http://www.dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/notice/374.pdf |url-status=live }} and 105mm towed field artillery systems is ongoing.{{cite web |url=http://www.dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/notice/373.pdf |title=Procurement of 105mm howitzer |website=DGDP |access-date=25 November 2017 |archive-date=1 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201032748/http://www.dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/notice/373.pdf |url-status=live }} The procurement of long-range (120 to 280 km) multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) is also in process.{{cite web |url=http://dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/notice/410.pdf |title=Evaluation of multiple launch rocket system Type A |website=DGDP |access-date=10 April 2018 |archive-date=11 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180411111422/http://dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/notice/410.pdf |url-status=live }} To support accurate artillery firing, the Bangladesh Army has procured 36 Bramor C4EYE battlefield reconnaissance UAVs from Slovenia in 2017.{{cite report|author1=Dr. Max Mutschler|author2=Dr. Markus Bayer|date=21 December 2020|title=Informationsdienst Sicherheit, Rüstung und Entwicklung in Empfängerländern deutscher Rüstungsexporte|url=http://www.ruestungsexport.info/user/pages/04.laenderberichte/bangladesch/2020_Bangladesch.pdf|publisher=Bonn International Center for Conversion|page=14|access-date=18 January 2021|language=de|trans-title=Information service Security armaments and development in recipient countries German arms exports|archive-date=26 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126081857/http://ruestungsexport.info/user/pages/04.laenderberichte/bangladesch/2020_Bangladesch.pdf|url-status=dead}} These UAVs have a maximum range of 40 kilometers and endurance of 3 hours. In October 2020, the Army published an evaluation notice for a medium-range UAV.{{cite web |url=https://dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/notice/688.pdf |title=Preliminary Technical Specification of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Medium Range |website=DGDP |date=14 October 2020 |access-date=18 October 2020 |archive-date=28 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083653/https://dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/notice/688.pdf |url-status=live }}

The Bangladesh Army procured 44 MBT-2000 tanks from China in 2011. Army engineers have completed the upgrade process of Type 69 tanks to Type 69IIG standard.{{Cite news |url=http://www.thedailystar.net/city/modernisation-army-continue-89149 |title=Modernisation of army to continue |date=29 May 2015 |work=The Daily Star |access-date=8 December 2017 |archive-date=23 December 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151223060959/http://www.thedailystar.net/city/modernisation-army-continue-89149 |url-status=live }} Upgrading of 174 Type 59 tanks to Type 59G Durjoy standard is ongoing.{{cite news |date=28 May 2015 |title=Prime Minister Hasina expects greater involvement of army in development efforts |url=https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/prime-minister-hasina-expects-greater-involvement-of-army-in-development-efforts |newspaper=bdnews24.com |access-date=29 May 2015}} The Bangladesh Army signed a contract with China for 44 VT-5 light tanks in 2019. The delivery was completed by 2021.{{cite web |url=http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2019-12/20/content_9700539.htm |title=Bangladesh Navy receives two Chinese frigates |website=China Military Online |date=20 December 2019 |access-date=28 December 2019 |archive-date=21 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191221150624/http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2019-12/20/content_9700539.htm |url-status=live }} The Army also started a light amphibious tank procurement process in 2019.{{cite web |url=https://dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/notice/539.pdf |title=Standardization of light amphibious tank (tracked) and amph armoured repair and recovery vehicle (tracked) for Bangladesh Army |website=DGDP |date=23 April 2019 |access-date=30 April 2019 |archive-date=28 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083657/https://dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/notice/539.pdf |url-status=live }}

Two regiments of FM 90C short-range surface to air missiles were added in 2016 to enhance air defence capabilities. Since 2019, 4 of 8 Oerlikon Skyguard – 3 firing control radar systems with Oerlikon GDF 009 anti aircraft gun have been procured,{{cite web |url=https://dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/s_doc/2615.pdf |title=Technical Specification and Other Requirements for Item SER No. 1 Carts High Explosive Incendiary (HEI) for Radar Control Air Defence Gun System 35 MM Oerlikon GDF 009/Skyguard 3, QTY-1,000 NOS |website=DGDP |access-date=3 September 2019 |archive-date=28 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083703/https://dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/s_doc/2615.pdf |url-status=live }} and the process to procure a regiment. At the end of 2022, Thales delivered two units of Ground Master 400 long-range portable air defence radar systems to the Bangladesh Army.{{cite web |url=http://dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/s_doc/2229.pdf |title=Tender specification of Local Warning Radar |website=DGDP |access-date=24 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180324224420/http://dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/s_doc/2229.pdf |archive-date=24 March 2018 |url-status=dead}}

File:Ground_Master_403_(KEVA2010)_Kokonaisturvallisuus_2015_01.JPG In the same month, another tender was issued for procuring 181 man-portable air-defense systems. Here, Chinese FN-16, Russian Igla-S and Swedish RBS 70 systems have been shortlisted.{{cite web |url=https://dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/a_doc/2192.pdf |title=Tender for surface to air missile |website=DGDP |access-date=24 March 2018 |archive-date=17 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180417135153/http://dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/a_doc/2192.pdf |url-status=live }} The Army reportedly procured the Swedish RBS 70 NG in 2020.{{Failed verification|reason=No info about procurement of RBS 70 NG is present in the source. Failed to find any reliable sources supporting such claim.|date=September 2023}} In August 2020, the army floated a tender for the procurement of medium-range surface-to-air missiles (MRSAM).{{cite web |url=https://dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/notice/662.pdf |title=Evaluation of Medium Range Surface to Air Missile System for Bangladesh Army |website=DGDP |access-date=25 August 2020 |archive-date=28 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083703/https://dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/notice/662.pdf |url-status=live }}

Modernization of the Army Aviation Group is in progress. Two Eurocopter AS365 Dauphins were put into service in 2012.{{cite web |url=http://www.infodefensa.com/latam/2012/11/28/comunicado-eurocopter-as365-n3-dauphin-helicopters-enter-service-with-the-bangladesh-army-for-use-in-humanitarian-missions-and-vip-airlift.html |title=Eurocopter AS365 N3+ Dauphin helicopters enter service with the Bangladesh Army for use in humanitarian missions and VIP airlift. |website=Información de Defensa y Seguridad |date=28 November 2012 |access-date=29 May 2015 |archive-date=30 May 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150530023625/http://www.infodefensa.com/latam/2012/11/28/comunicado-eurocopter-as365-n3-dauphin-helicopters-enter-service-with-the-bangladesh-army-for-use-in-humanitarian-missions-and-vip-airlift.html |url-status=live |last1=Com |first1=Infodefensa }} 12 Mil Mi-171Sh helicopters were procured since 2016. Two C-295 transport aircraft have been bought from Spain so far. The Army took delivery of six Diamond DA40 trainer aircraft from Austria in 2020. The first 2 Bell 407 GXI helicopters were supplied by 2022. In September 2021, the Army issued a tender notice to procure 8 heavy attack helicopters. The Army was interested in purchasing the Boeing AH-64 Apache, Eurocopter Tiger or Leonardo's AW249.{{Cite news |url=https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/military-affairs/2021/10/24/news-analysis-bangladesh-army-attack-helicopter-requirements-at-a-glance|title=News Analysis: Bangladesh Army attack helicopter requirements at a glance|date=24 October 2021|work=Dhaka Tribune}}{{cite news |url=https://mzamin.com/article.php?mzamin=203653 |script-title=bn:মিয়ানমারকে বলেছি রোহিঙ্গাদের ফিরিয়ে নেয়ার সব ব্যবস্থা তাদেরকে করতে হবে |work=Manab Zamin |date=13 December 2019 |language=bn |access-date=14 December 2019 |archive-date=13 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191213150742/http://www.mzamin.com/article.php?mzamin=203653 |url-status=live }}

The Army issued a tender notice to procure fixed-wing aircraft in the financial year 2020–2021.{{cite web |url=https://dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/notice/682.pdf |title=Procurement of fixed wing aircraft in financial year 2020-2021 |website=DGDP |access-date=2 September 2020 |archive-date=28 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083704/https://dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/notice/682.pdf |url-status=live }}

The number of BTR-80 APCs in the Bangladesh Army's inventory has not been clarified, possibly 330 to 645. Up to 2024, the army had received 188 units of the Otokar Cobra 1/2, at least 8 BOV M11 armored reconnaissance vehicles from Serbia, and 81 units of the Maxxpro MRAP.{{cite web |url=https://armstransfers.sipri.org/ArmsTransfer/TransferData |title=Arms transfers database |website=Stockholm International Peace Research Institute |access-date=12 December 2024}}{{Cite journal |author=International Institute for Strategic Studies |author-link=International Institute for Strategic Studies |year=2024 |title=Chapter Five: Asia |journal=The Military Balance |volume=124 |issue=1 |page=249 |doi=10.1080/04597222.2024.2298593}} The Bangladesh Army has deployed a large number of APCs on its UN peacekeeping missions.

Iveco delivered 200+ Trakker in 2021. Since 2017, Iveco delivered Trakker 380 prime movers, Iveco Trakker 420 gun tractors, and Trakker 310 jet fuel browsers. The first Bach Volvo FMX and Astra military trucks were delivered in 2023. Also, Renault VAB, Mercedes-Benz, and other Japanese, Turkish, and British military vehicles have been used.

A tender was floated for procurement of a command ship in 2017. The vessel will be used as a floating command centre for different waterborne operations.{{cite web |url=http://www.dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/s_doc/997.pdf |title=Tender specification of vessel Type C (comd. vessel) |website=DGDP |access-date=18 February 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170219095610/http://www.dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/s_doc/997.pdf |archive-date=19 February 2017 |url-status=dead}} Several tenders were floated to procure a total of six landing craft tank vessels for the army between 2017 and 2018.{{cite web |url=http://dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/s_doc/2261.pdf |title=Technical specification of vessel Type A |website=DGDP |access-date=23 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180424072134/http://dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/s_doc/2261.pdf |archive-date=24 April 2018 |url-status=dead}} The Bangladesh army issued a tender for procuring two Troops Carrier Vessel (TCV) in January 2018. The vessels will be able to carry 200 personnel.{{cite web |url=http://dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/s_doc/2082.pdf |title=Technical specification of vessel Type B |website=DGDP |access-date=2 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180202190531/http://dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/s_doc/2082.pdf |archive-date=2 February 2018 |url-status=dead}} The shipbuilding contract was awarded to Khulna Shipyard Limited. In October 2022, Vard Maritime Inc., a group of Fincantieri and KSL signed a contract to jointly build landing craft, a long-term multi-stage program. The landing craft will be built according to a design based on the famous Vard 7 507 Landing Craft Series.{{Cite web |date=2022-11-30 |title=VARD wins contract for LCT design work for the Bangladesh Navy |url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/11/vard-marine-receives-contract-for-the-lct-design-work-for-the-bangladesh-navy/ |access-date=2023-05-08 |website=Naval News |language=en-US}}

In a ceremony on 27 October 2021, the Prime Minister discussed the ongoing modernization plan of the Bangladesh Army and its upcoming equipment. She stated that one regiment each of 105 mm and 155 mm artillery guns have been procured to increase artillery power. She added that the process of procuring one battery of Oerlikon GDF-009 was ongoing. The government had signed a contract to procure a Very Short Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) system and two batteries of radar-controlled air defence guns. The government also procured six MALE UAV and a tactical missile system for the Bangladesh Army.{{Cite news |title=সার্বভৌমত্ব রক্ষাসহ জাতীয় যে কোনো প্রয়োজনে সেনাবাহিনী প্রস্তুত থাকবে: প্রধানমন্ত্রী |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/bangla/%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%82%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A6/%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%82%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B6/%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%AD%E0%A7%8C%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AC-%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B7%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%B9-%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%80%E0%A7%9F-%E0%A6%AF%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8B-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%9F%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B9%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%80-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%B8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%A4-%E0%A6%A5%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%AC%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%A7%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%80 |date=27 October 2021 |access-date=28 October 2021 |work=The Daily Star}}

In January 2024, the Army issued a tender notice to procure DJI Mavic 3T drones.{{cite web |url= https://www.army.mil.bd/TenderDetails/tender-notice-of-24-inf-div-chattogram-2395 |title= Tender Notice of 24 Inf Div Chattogram |author=|date= 10 January 2024 |website= www.army.mil.bd |publisher=Bangladesh Army |access-date=10 January 2024}}

Due to the importance of Bangladesh's vast maritime area of 118,813 square kilometers, high dependence of the country's economy on maritime resources, and the geopolitical importance of the Indian Ocean, the Bangladesh Navy was given significant priority in the modernization program. The program aims to transform the Bangladesh Navy into a modern, well-equipped, three-dimensional force capable of conducting multi-domain operations. Under the program, the Navy has witnessed significant growth in firepower and weapon manufacturing capabilities. The expansion of the Navy's surface fleet and force size is simultaneously ongoing. As of 2020, the navy acquired two submarines, eight frigates, six corvettes,{{Cite news |url=http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-04/03/c_137947179.htm |title=CSIC builds two light frigates for Bangladesh |work=Xinhua News Agency |date=3 April 2019 |access-date=4 April 2019 |archive-date=4 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404145310/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-04/03/c_137947179.htm |url-status=dead }} and eleven patrol vessels.{{cite news |url=http://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2017/11/08/president-hamid-navy-ship-commissioning/ |title=President Hamid commissions four new naval ships |work=Dhaka Tribune |date=8 November 2017 |access-date=9 November 2017 |archive-date=9 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171109061504/http://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2017/11/08/president-hamid-navy-ship-commissioning/ |url-status=live }}

Under the modernization, indigenous shipyards have made significant strides in enhancing naval shipbuilding capabilities. There are three indigenous shipyards capable of developing large surface combatants for the navy: Khulna Shipyard Limited, Dockyard and Engineering Works Limited, and Chittagong Dry Dock Limited, all fully owned by the Bangladesh Navy. Khulna Shipyard has successfully launched the program of building eight Durjoy-class and 23 Padma-class patrol craft. Chittagong Dry Dock Limited, ownership of which was transferred to the Navy in 2015, has been tasked with constructing six 2,000-tonne offshore patrol vessels and six multirole guided missile frigates.{{cite news |url=http://www.theindependentbd.com/post/141957 |author=Deepak Acharjee |title=Building warships locally |work=The Independent |place=Bangladesh |date=2018-03-18 |access-date=2020-10-11 |archive-date=14 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181014050021/http://www.theindependentbd.com/post/141957 |url-status=live }}

Alongside the development of the Navy's water capabilities, Bangladesh Naval Aviation, the aviation wing of the Navy, was established in 2011. Naval Aviation added 4 Dornier 228 NG aircraft from Germany and two AgustaWestland AW109 helicopters from Italy.

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The Navy attained three-dimensional capabilities with the establishment of a submarine fleet, with two Ming-class submarines acquired from the People's Republic of China.

The Bangladesh Navy has operated a submarine base, named BNS Sheikh Hasina, at Pekua in Cox's Bazar.{{cite news |date=12 October 2013 |title=Work started for land acquisition for submarine base: PM |url=http://primenews.com.bd/details/17340 |newspaper=Prime News |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140519185247/http://primenews.com.bd/details/17340 |archive-date=19 May 2014}} Commissioned in 2023, the submarine base has been one of the Bangladesh Navy's largest projects. The largest naval base in the country was constructed at Rabanabad in Patuakhali, named BNS Sher-e-Bangla. The base has submarine berthing and aviation facilities.{{cite news |url=http://www.theindependentbd.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=233041:largest-naval-base-to-be-in-patuakhali-pm&catid=132:backpage&Itemid=122 |title=Largest naval base to be in Patuakhali: PM |author=Shorwar Hossain |work=The Independent |location=Dhaka |access-date=24 December 2014 |archive-date=18 October 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141018212027/http://www.theindependentbd.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=233041:largest-naval-base-to-be-in-patuakhali-pm&catid=132:backpage&Itemid=122 |url-status=live }} Another operational base, named BNS Sheikh Mujib, has been constructed in Khilkhet in Dhaka.{{cite news |url=http://www.bssnews.net/?p=115568 |title=PM commissions naval base 'BNS Sheikh Mujib' |work=Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha |access-date=28 December 2019 |archive-date=6 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181106143528/http://www.bssnews.net/?p=115568 |url-status=live }} The construction works of a fleet headquarters at the Sandwip channel of Chattogram, with ship berthing facilities, is also ongoing.{{cite news |url=http://unb.com.bd/bangladesh-news/One-day-BD-Navy-to-become-builder-from-buyer-hopes-PM/59066 |title=One day BD Navy to become builder from buyer, hopes PM |work=UNB |date=24 December 2017 |access-date=24 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171225035005/http://unb.com.bd/bangladesh-news/One-day-BD-Navy-to-become-builder-from-buyer-hopes-PM/59066 |archive-date=25 December 2017 |url-status=dead}} The Navy has taken initiative to produce missiles and IFF systems in Bangladesh.{{cite web |url=https://www.ispr.gov.bd/en/honourable-prime-minister-shiekh-hasina-reviewed-the-winter-president-parade-at-bangladesh-neval-academybns-chottagram/ |title=Honourable Prime Minister Shiekh Hasina Reviewed the Winter President Parade at Bangladesh Neval Academy(BNS), Chottagram |website=ISPR |date=22 December 2019 |access-date=28 December 2019 |archive-date=28 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191228044301/https://www.ispr.gov.bd/en/honourable-prime-minister-shiekh-hasina-reviewed-the-winter-president-parade-at-bangladesh-neval-academybns-chottagram/ |url-status=live }}

Forces Goal 2030 plans to make the Bangladesh Air Force a technologically advanced, well-trained and well-equipped force that can deter any threat to Bangladeshi airspace. To efficiently perform increasingly challenging duties and responsibilities, the Air Force is being divided into two separate commands, Southern and Northern.{{cite news |url=http://www.m.mzamin.com/article.php?mzamin=72866 |script-title=bn:বিমান বাহিনীতে অত্যাধুনিক সমরাস্ত্র |work=Manab Zamin |date=7 July 2017 |language=bn |access-date=13 November 2017 |archive-date=13 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171113165533/http://www.m.mzamin.com/article.php?mzamin=72866 |url-status=live }} Two airbases have already been set up: BAF base Sheikh Hasina at Cox's Bazar{{cite news |url=https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/pm-opens-air-force-base-in-cox-s-bazar |title=PM opens Air Force base in Cox's Bazar |work=Bdnews24.com |date=3 April 2011 |access-date=23 January 2018}} and BAF base Bangabandhu at Dhaka.{{cite news |url=http://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2013/04/09/pm-opens-bangabandhu-air-force-base/ |title=PM opens Bangabandhu Air Force Base |work=Dhaka Tribune |date=9 April 2013 |access-date=23 January 2018 |archive-date=24 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180124070617/http://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2013/04/09/pm-opens-bangabandhu-air-force-base/ |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=http://www.thedailystar.net/news/pm-launches-new-air-force-base |title=PM launches new air force base |work=The Daily Star |date=10 April 2013 |access-date=23 January 2018 |archive-date=24 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180124070837/http://www.thedailystar.net/news/pm-launches-new-air-force-base |url-status=live }} Two new air bases are under construction now, one at Barishal and another at Sylhet.{{cite news |url=https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/hasina-announces-new-air-bases-to-strengthen-air-force |title=Hasina announces new air bases to strengthen air force |work=Bdnews24.com |date=31 December 2017 |access-date=1 January 2018}} A maritime air support operation center (MASOC) will be set up under southern command. BAF also operates the Bangabandhu Aeronautical Centre and the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Aviation and Aerospace University.

The Air Force is in the process of setting up an advanced fighter pilot training unit, the 105 Advance Jet Training Unit, which will consist of three training squadrons that will provide advanced training to fighter pilot trainees.{{cite news |url=http://www.theindependentbd.com/post/93542 |title=Special training unit for BAF jet fighter pilots on the cards |work=The Independent |location=Dhaka |date=7 May 2017 |access-date=12 August 2017 |archive-date=13 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170813040154/http://www.theindependentbd.com/post/93542}}

In 2013, the Bangladesh Air Force procured 16 Chengdu F-7BGI 3.5 generation fighter aircraft from China.

Bangladesh signed a government-to-government contract with the United Kingdom for the supply of five off-the-shelf C-130J aircraft that formerly served with the Royal Air Force.{{cite web |url=https://www.janes.com/article/90032/bangladesh-to-receive-five-surplus-uk-c-130j-airlifters-by-end-of-year |title=Bangladesh to receive five surplus UK C-130J airlifters by end of year |publisher=Janes 360 |date=24 July 2019 |access-date=4 January 2020 |archive-date=25 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190725143000/https://www.janes.com/article/90032/bangladesh-to-receive-five-surplus-uk-c-130j-airlifters-by-end-of-year |url-status=live }} All five aircraft have been delivered.{{cite web |url=https://www.janes.com/article/90722/bangladesh-receives-first-of-five-uk-surplus-c-130j-transport-aircraft |title=Bangladesh receives first of five UK-surplus C-130J transport aircraft |publisher=Janes 360 |date=28 August 2019 |access-date=4 January 2020 |archive-date=5 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191205025456/https://www.janes.com/article/90722/bangladesh-receives-first-of-five-uk-surplus-c-130j-transport-aircraft |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=https://www.janes.com/article/95269/bangladesh-receives-final-surplus-uk-c-130j-airlifter|title=Bangladesh receives final surplus UK C-130J airlifter |website=IHS Jane's |access-date=11 April 2020}}

The Bangladesh Air Force procured 21 Mil Mi-171Sh helicopters from Russia between 2010 and 2019, that can be used for both transport and attack roles.{{cite news |url=http://en.itar-tass.com/economy/727823 |title=Russia to deliver 5 transport combat helicopters to Bangladesh |work=TASS |access-date=24 December 2014 |archive-date=28 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083910/https://tass.com/economy/727823 |url-status=live }} BAF also procured four AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters from Italy for maritime SAR operations.{{cite news |url=http://newagebd.net/182186/self-confidence-to-take-nation-forward-pm/ |title=Self-confidence to take nation forward: PM |work=New Age |date=7 December 2015 |access-date=7 December 2015 |archive-date=10 December 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151210213251/http://newagebd.net/182186/self-confidence-to-take-nation-forward-pm/ |url-status=live }} One Mil Mi-171E helicopter was purchased for a VIP transport role.

BAF procured nine K-8 intermediate jet trainers to complement the fleet of seven L-39s.{{cite news |url=https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/bangladesh-air-force-inducts-new-chinese-fighters |title=Bangladesh Air Force inducts new Chinese fighters |work=Bdnews24.com |date=27 September 2014 |access-date=23 January 2018}} In 2015, BAF added three Let L-410 Turbolets to a newly formed squadron of transport trainers.{{cite news |url=http://unb.com.bd/pm-aircraft-lead |title=BD to build fighter planes one day, hopes PM |work=UNB |year=2015 |access-date=27 May 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151228202214/http://unb.com.bd/pm-aircraft-lead |archive-date=28 December 2015 |url-status=dead}} The Air Force also procured 16 Yakovlev Yak-130 lead-in fighter trainer aircraft from Russia. Two AgustaWestland AW119 Koala helicopters were procured to enhance helicopter training capabilities.

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A Selex RAT-31DL L band AESA radar was procured from Italy. A contract was signed for procuring 6 Kronos Land AESA 3D MGFR radar systems from Leonardo S.p.A.,{{Cite web |title=Bangladesh orders Leonardo's high-tech air surveillance radar |url=https://www.leonardo.com/en/press-release-detail/-/detail/bangladesh-orders-leonardo-s-high-tech-air-surveillance-radar |access-date=2023-04-01 |website=leonardo.com |language=en-US}} to be capable of providing security to the entire country. With the deal, Leonardo will also supply communications equipment, technical support, spare parts and a comprehensive training programme for Bangladeshi Air Force personnel with modules in Italy. In 2011, the BAF inducted its first surface-to-air missile system, the FM 90, from China.{{cite news |url=http://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-212914 |title=Remain ever ready to protect sovereignty, PM asks air force |work=The Daily Star |date=5 December 2011 |access-date=23 January 2018 |archive-date=28 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083803/https://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-212914 |url-status=live }} To date, two regiments of this system have been procured.

In February 2017, the BAF floated a tender for the procurement of a medium-range surface-to-air missile (MRSAM) system.

In December 2017, the Bangladesh Air Force floated a tender for the procurement of an unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) system. The system will consist of 3-4 unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAV) and a ground control station (GCS). The UAVs will have a range of 1000 km and an endurance of 15 hours without weapon load and nine hours with weapon load. They will have 2-4 hardpoints with a minimum payload requirement of 120 kg.{{cite web |url=https://dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/s_doc/1926.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222052742/https://dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/s_doc/1926.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-date=22 December 2017 |title=Tender specification for the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for Bangladesh Air Force |website=DGDP |access-date=19 December 2017}} In 2020, Bangladesh purchased 3 Salex Falco UAVs.

In October 2019, the Bangladesh Air Force was offered two types of attack helicopters, and selected the Boeing AH-64 Apache, pending government approval.{{cite news |url=https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/foreign-affairs/2019/10/17/bangladesh-proposes-procurement-of-high-end-military-equipment-from-us |title=Bangladesh wants to buy combat fighters, Apache helicopters, missile systems from US |date=17 October 2019 |work=Dhaka Tribune |access-date=5 September 2020 |archive-date=28 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083722/https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/foreign-affairs/2019/10/17/bangladesh-proposes-procurement-of-high-end-military-equipment-from-us |url-status=live }} In January 2020, Boeing confirmed that its AH-64E had been down-selected for a potential program in Bangladesh.{{Cite web |url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/apache-down-selected-for-bangladesh-attack-helicopter-requirement |title=Apache down-selected for Bangladesh attack helicopter requirement |publisher=Jane's |access-date=2020-01-26 |archive-date=27 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200727225916/https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/apache-down-selected-for-bangladesh-attack-helicopter-requirement |url-status=live }} However, the purchase of AH-64 Apache helicopters is still on hold because Bangladesh has not yet signed the Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA) and General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA) agreements with the United States.{{cite news |script-title=bn:বাংলাদেশের সঙ্গে প্রতিরক্ষা চুক্তিতে আগ্রহী যুক্তরাষ্ট্র |url=https://www.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%82%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%99%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%97%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B7%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%9A%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%97%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%B9%E0%A7%80 |work=Prothom Alo |access-date=11 April 2021 |language=bn}} In October 2020, the Air Force received 7 more K-8W jet trainers.{{cite news|url=https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/nation/2020/10/15/7-newly-procured-aircraft-for-baf-arrive-in-chittagong|title=7 newly procured aircraft for BAF arrive in Chittagong|work= Dhaka Tribune|date=15 October 2020|access-date=11 April 2020}} In January 2021, the Air Force floated a tender for the procurement of Kh-31A medium-range air-to-surface missile for its MiG-29B aircraft.{{cite web |url=https://dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/doc/4625.pdf |title=Tender Notice |author= |date=19 January 2021 |website=dgdp.gov.bd |publisher=Directorate General of Defence Purchase |access-date=22 January 2021 |archive-date=28 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128171800/https://dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/doc/4625.pdf |url-status=dead }}

In 2021, the Bangladesh Air Force requested the Bangladesh government to earmark around 25,200 crores taka (2.6 billion euros) for 16 Western-origin multirole fighter jets.{{cite news |script-title=bn:২৫ হাজার কোটি টাকায় ১৬টি যুদ্ধবিমান কেনার উদ্যোগ |url=https://bonikbarta.net/home/news_description/258269/%E0%A7%A8%E0%A7%AB-%E0%A6%B9%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%9F%E0%A6%BF-%E0%A6%9F%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%BE%E0%A7%9F-%E0%A7%A7%E0%A7%AC%E0%A6%9F%E0%A6%BF-%E0%A6%AF%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A7%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%89%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AF%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%97 |work=Bonik Barta |date=13 March 2021|access-date=11 April 2021 |language=bn}} To sign the agreement and for the first installment council, the Bangladesh government set aside an allocation of 6,300 crores taka (620m euro) in the 2021-22 financial year. In 2021, Eurofighter World Magazine reported that Bangladesh was a potential customer for the Eurofighter Typhoon.{{cite web |title=Weapon System of Choice |url=https://world.eurofighter.com/articles/weapon-system-of-choice |website=Eurofighter World Magazine |date=19 February 2021|access-date=21 May 2021}}

The Bangladesh Air Force will reportedly procure Eurofighter Typhoon MRCAs from Leonardo Italy with MRO and other facilities, except for the armaments packages. All armaments will be provided by a third undisclosed country in a separate deal. As of 2023, Bangladesh had not yet signed the agreement.{{Cite news |date=2021-09-15 |title=Strategic Analysis: Bangladesh, UK enhancing defence-security cooperation |url=https://archive.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/military-affairs/2021/09/15/new-analysis-bangladesh-uk-enhancing-defence-security-cooperation |access-date=2023-04-01 |work=Dhaka Tribune}}

Germany had previously ordered 38 Tranche 4 Eurofighters as a launch customer at a cost of 5.4 billion euros in late 2020.{{cite news |url= https://www.dw.com/en/germany-approves-billion-euro-purchase-of-38-eurofighter-jets/a-55513389|title = Germany approves billion-euro purchase of 38 Eurofighter jets

|publisher= Deutsche Welle |date= 5 November 2020

|access-date= 11 April 2021}} According to Dirk Hoke, CEO of Airbus Defense and Space, "The new Tranche 4 Eurofighter is currently the most modern European-built combat aircraft with a service life well beyond 2060."{{cite web |url= https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-releases/en/2020/11/airbus-signs-contract-for-38-eurofighters-with-germany.html|title = Airbus signs contract for 38 Eurofighters with Germany|publisher= Airbus

|access-date= 11 April 2021}} In 2019, during the Bangladesh-UK 3rd Strategic Dialogue, the UK offered the Eurofighter Typhoon to Bangladesh. In March 2020, French Defence Minister Florence Parly visited Bangladesh and proposed the Dassault Rafale with other weapons for Bangladesh's defence needs. The Eurofighter Typhoon has been a strong consideration for Bangladesh, with another possible candidate in the Dassault Rafale.{{Cite news |title=Dhaka, Paris to boost defence cooperation |url=https://www.newagebd.net/article/101797/dhaka-paris-to-boost-defence-cooperation |access-date=2023-04-15 |work=New Age |language=en}} Plans and procedures for the procurement of 16 Western-origin multirole fighter jets were established after the cancellation of the orders of 8 to 12 Russian MRCA and 16 Yak-130s.{{cite web |title=Bangladesh releases tender for new multi-role fighter |url=https://quwa.org/2017/03/01/bangladesh-releases-tender-new-multi-role-fighter/ |website=Quwa |access-date=11 April 2021 |date=1 March 2017}}

TRG-300 Tiger MLRS, delivered by Turkish defence company Roketsan, were formally inducted into the Bangladesh Army in June 2021.{{Cite news |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/bangladesh/news/pm-includes-tiger-multiple-launch-rocket-system-bangladesh-army-2114633 |title=PM includes 'Tiger Multiple Launch Rocket System' in Bangladesh Army |work=The Daily Star |agency=UNB |date=20 June 2021}}

{{See also|Military budget of Bangladesh}}

Bangladesh military budget increased with expansion of total budget.

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• Upgrade of 174 Type 59 tanks to Type 59G Durjoy standard
• Assembly of Arunima Baliyaan trucks
• Assembly of Combat Vehicles.{{Cite web |url= https://bmtf.com.bd/verticals/vehicle-assembly |title= Vehicle Assembly Shop|author= |date= 21 December 2024 |website= bmtf.com.bd |publisher= Bangladesh Machine Tools Factory |access-date= 21 December 2024}}

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• Producing and developing the BD-08 assault rifle{{cite web |url=http://www.bof.gov.bd/site/page/29312da4-0a1e-41e0-95bf-5850b5c5d802/- |title=Small Arms Factory |website=Bangladesh Ordnance Factory |access-date=30 December 2019 |archive-date=30 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191230064810/http://www.bof.gov.bd/site/page/29312da4-0a1e-41e0-95bf-5850b5c5d802/- |url-status=live }} and BD-15 LMG{{cite web |url=http://bof.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/bof.portal.gov.bd/page/e8df0b2b_4e80_45ef_950f_713833c60426/2020-07-30-15-17-bf45b2f38b45a6279af0b6c148edb25c.pdf |title=Magazine Production Line |website=Bangladesh Ordnance Factory |access-date=8 September 2020 |archive-date=28 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083719/http://bof.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/bof.portal.gov.bd/page/e8df0b2b_4e80_45ef_950f_713833c60426/2020-07-30-15-17-bf45b2f38b45a6279af0b6c148edb25c.pdf |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url= https://bof.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/bof.portal.gov.bd/publications/cd953a95_2d55_435a_9bab_7d70bed0c70e/projects2019.pdf|title = INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)

|publisher= Bangladesh Ordnance Factories |date= 2019|access-date= 1 July 2021}}

• Producing 82mm and 60mm mortars.{{cite news |author= |script-title=bn:সেনাবাহিনী জনগণের আস্থা অর্জন করেছে : প্রধানমন্ত্রী |url=http://www.dailyinqilab.com/details/12569/সেনাবাহিনী-জনগণের-আস্থা-অর্জন-করেছে-:-প্রধানমন্ত্রী |work=Daily Inqilab |location=Dhaka |date=29 May 2015 |access-date=13 April 2021|language=bn|trans-title=The army has won the trust of the people: Prime Minister|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150531005422/http://www.dailyinqilab.com/details/12569/%E0%A6%B8%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B9%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%80-%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%97%E0%A6%A3%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%B8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A5%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%85%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%9B%E0%A7%87-:-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%A7%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%80|archive-date=31 May 2015 |url-status=dead}}
• Producing artillery shells of different calibres{{cite web |url=http://www.bof.gov.bd/capabilities/ |title=capabilities |website=Bangladesh Ordnance Factory |access-date=6 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190506172758/http://www.bof.gov.bd/capabilities/ |archive-date=6 May 2019 |url-status=dead}} including more modern production line for 105 mm and new production line for 155 mm artillery shells with Free Flowforming technology and computerized machinery from Turkish company REPKON.{{cite web |url= https://www.repkon.com.tr/en/production-lines/defence|title = Leading Edge Metal Forming Methods for Modern Defense Industries

|publisher= REPKON |access-date= 3 July 2021}}

• Producing Arges 84 BD grenades.{{cite web |url=http://www.bof.gov.bd/site/page/1bd6a258-788d-421e-a5a8-dd92ae8b0ffa/- |title=High Calibre Ammunition Factory |website=Bangladesh Ordnance Factory |access-date=30 December 2019 |archive-date=30 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191230091900/http://www.bof.gov.bd/site/page/1bd6a258-788d-421e-a5a8-dd92ae8b0ffa/- |url-status=live }}

• Building Padma-class patrol vessel
• Building ASW-capable Durjoy-class patrol crafts
• Building survey vessels

• Construction of six 2000-tonne offshore patrol vessel (OPV){{cite web |url=https://www.cddl.gov.bd/file/notice/1579408834_OPV%20Notice.pdf |title=Tender notice |website=CDDL |date=16 January 2020 |access-date=22 January 2020}}
• Construction of six frigates in collaboration with a foreign partner

• Building X12 high-speed patrol boat{{cite news |title=Indonesian co to supply 18 patrol boats |url=https://today.thefinancialexpress.com.bd/trade-market/indonesian-co-to-supply-18-patrol-boats-1568828135 |work=The Financial Express |location=Dhaka |date=19 September 2019}}

• Coast Guard Goal 2030
• Equipment of the Bangladesh Army
• List of active aircraft of the Bangladesh Air Force
• List of active ships of the Bangladesh Navy
• List of active Bangladesh military aircraft

{{Cite web |title=DGDP All Notice |url=https://dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/new/notice.php |access-date=2023-04-17 |website=dgdp.gov.bd}}

{{Reflist}}

• [http://www.army.mil.bd/ Official Website of Bangladesh Army] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201231032729/https://www.army.mil.bd/ |date=31 December 2020 }}
• [http://www.baf.mil.bd/ Official Website of Bangladesh Air Force] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100518104500/http://www.baf.mil.bd/baf/baf.html |date=18 May 2010 }}
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20141224170401/http://www.bangladeshnavy.org/ Bangladesh Navy]

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