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BN had no previous expertise with submarines so it was a logical step to get these subs. They are enough and has sufficient deterrent capabilities.
BD threat scenario is not the same as Pakistan and Thailand also have had an aircraft carrier for over a decade without planes. These three countries are not comparable.
BN progression is as per plan.... something that can not be said about BAF.
An AIP submarine like the Yuan-class can turn off their engines and sit quietly the ocean floor, virtually undetectable until an enemy ship passes overhead.
Even a single AIP submarine can scare off an entire surface fleet if they don't know its location. It's the ultimate deterrent against an enemy navy.
But would India be happy if they could no longer safety operate in the Bay of Bengal? How much pressure can India exert on Bangladesh to prevent that from happening...