🇧🇩 Bangladesh Military Strength 2026
With an overall Power Index rank of #35 out of 180, Bangladesh stands as a significant regional military power in 2026. Its armed forces field 171,250 active personnel. The defense budget stands at $4.0 billion (2024), about 0.9% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 171,250 | #29 |
| Reserve personnel | 0 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 63,900 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $4.0 billion | #53 |
| Budget share of GDP | 0.94% | |
| Population | 175.7M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 320 | #38 |
| Attack helicopters | 0 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 58 | #47 |
| Military satellites | 0 | |
Naval forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 6 | |
| Amphibious warfare ships | 1 | |
| Nuclear submarines | 0 | |
| Conventional submarines | 2 | |
| Fleet strength score | 26 | #32 |
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.