The defence industry of Bangladesh is a strategically important sector and a large employer in Bangladesh.The Government of Bangladesh is actively seeking to upgrade its military and security capabilities and has allocated increasing amounts to its defense and security-related budget.[1]

The Directorate General of Defense Procurement (DGDP) manages procurements for the Ministry of Defense and the various armed forces, including the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Tenders for security and defense equipment and services are frequently open only to international bidders. Low pricing remains an issue for U.S. bidders, especially for items that can be procured regionally.[1][2] In 2002, China and Bangladesh signed a "Defence Cooperation Agreement" which covers military training and defence production.[3]

Future modernization plans

Bangladesh has made a long term modernisation plan for its Armed Forces named Forces Goal 2030. The plan includes the modernization and expansion of all equipment and infrastructures and providing enhanced training.[4]

Military budget

An amount of Tk348.42 billion ($4.4 billion) was proposed for the Defence Ministry in the national budget for outgoing fiscal year.[5]

Major manufacturers

A Chengdu F-7BGI: the F-7s are maintained at the BAC.

References

  1. ^ a b "Bangladesh – Defense/Security Equipment and Services". www.trade.gov. International Trade Administration U.S. Department of Commerce. 23 August 2020. Retrieved 8 July 2021. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  2. ^ "Defense/Security Equipment and Services". International Trade Administration. 23 August 2020.
  3. ^ Samanta, Pranab Dhal (9 September 2007). "Breaking 10-year silence, China reveals it's now No 1 arms supplier to Bangladesh". The Indian Express. Retrieved 15 September 2008.
  4. ^ "PM briefed on 'Forces Goal-2030'". The Daily Star. 14 May 2012.
  5. ^ "Budget FY22: Defence Allocation up 8%". Dhaka Tribune. 3 June 2021.
  6. ^ "We will build our own fighter jets: PM". The Daily Star. 24 February 2021.
  7. ^ "Moeen dismisses Mainul's view of government". The Daily Star. 29 August 2007.
  8. ^ "B O F".
  9. ^ "Oil tanker catches fire at Ctg Dry Dock". The Daily Star. 12 September 2007.
  10. ^ "Narayanganj dockyard undertakes Tk100cr scheme to build ship". The Daily Star. 4 March 2008.
  11. ^ "Khulna Shipyard hands over 3 inshore patrol vessels to Coast Guard". The Daily Star. 21 June 2019.
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