Bangladesh Army Modernization by the Help of Pakistan

[shazlion]

Throughout its existence, the Bangladesh Army has had to contend with severe shortages of weapons, communications equipment, spare parts, and transport vehicles. One 1982 report maintained that target practice--a basic military skill--was restricted because of ammunition shortages. Under these conditions, it is doubtful the army could fight a conventional war for more than a few days without massive assistance from a foreign power.

The government took initiatives in 2003 to buy tanks for the army, but that initiative did not see the light of day due to budgetary limitations. The government was supposed to buy seven tanks in 2010 and seven more in 2011. But only a Chinese company took part in the tender, the government cancelled it, and re-invited tender in which four companies from China, Russia, Ukraine, and Pakistan participated

Bangladesh Army acquiring Al-Khalid Tank

The term Al-Khalid tank (Urdu: الخالد ٹینک‎—Al-Xālid Ṫaiŋk, pronounced [əl-ˈxɑːlɪd̪ ʈæːŋk]lit. The Immortal Tank) and MBT-2000 refers to the jointly developed variants of a modern main battle tank by Pakistan and China during the 1990s

About 300 Al-Khalid tanks were in service with the Pakistan Army as of 2009. The Bangladesh Army ordered 44 MBT-2000s in 2011. The tank is also used by the Royal Moroccan Army

A report of the Army, analyzing the allocations and expenditures of the past four fiscal years was placed before the parliamentary standing committee on defence ministry on 28 May 2009. The report identifies insufficient funding as the “key problem” to starting replacement of outdated weaponry. “Most of Bangladesh weapons are from the 1960s and ’70s, which belittles our overall military prowess,” it said. According to the report, 90.3 percent small arms and 89 percent field artillery guns used by the army were bought during 1960s-80s while all the tanks are from that period

The Bangladesh Army has begun inducting fourth-generation Pakistani made MTB-2000 (Al Khalid tanks) Bangladesh has placed an order for 44 MBT2000 tanks. The deal is worth $162 million. In January 2014 it was erroneously reported that the Bangladesh army was in the process of procuring "2,000 Main Battle Tanks" from Pakistan & China at the cost of 162 million dollars. The MBT2000 is the Al Khalid tanks, in the service of the Pakistan army since 2001. This was the first time Bangladesh has obtained newly assembled Main Battle Tanks (MBTs). The existence of the main battle tank Type 90-II MBT (also called MBT 2000) was first revealed in late 1991. Pakistan's Al Khalid (MBT2000) tank performance close to the India T90S

Al-Khalid tank - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[Zarvan]

Throughout its existence, the Bangladesh Army has had to contend with severe shortages of weapons, communications equipment, spare parts, and transport vehicles. One 1982 report maintained that target practice--a basic military skill--was restricted because of ammunition shortages. Under these conditions, it is doubtful the army could fight a conventional war for more than a few days without massive assistance from a foreign power.

The government took initiatives in 2003 to buy tanks for the army, but that initiative did not see the light of day due to budgetary limitations. The government was supposed to buy seven tanks in 2010 and seven more in 2011. But only a Chinese company took part in the tender, the government cancelled it, and re-invited tender in which four companies from China, Russia, Ukraine, and Pakistan participated

Bangladesh Army acquiring Al-Khalid Tank

The term Al-Khalid tank (Urdu: الخالد ٹینک‎—Al-Xālid Ṫaiŋk, pronounced [əl-ˈxɑːlɪd̪ ʈæːŋk]lit. The Immortal Tank) and MBT-2000 refers to the jointly developed variants of a modern main battle tank by Pakistan and China during the 1990s

About 300 Al-Khalid tanks were in service with the Pakistan Army as of 2009. The Bangladesh Army ordered 44 MBT-2000s in 2011.[7][8] The tank is also used by the Royal Moroccan Army.[9] It was trialed by the Peruvian Army for possible acquisition, but was discarded due to financial problems

A report of the Army, analyzing the allocations and expenditures of the past four fiscal years was placed before the parliamentary standing committee on defence ministry on 28 May 2009. The report identifies insufficient funding as the “key problem” to starting replacement of outdated weaponry. “Most of Bangladesh weapons are from the 1960s and ’70s, which belittles our overall military prowess,” it said. According to the report, 90.3 percent small arms and 89 percent field artillery guns used by the army were bought during 1960s-80s while all the tanks are from that period

The Bangladesh Army has begun inducting fourth-generation Pakistani made MTB-2000 (Al Khalid tanks) Bangladesh has placed an order for 44 MBT2000 tanks. The deal is worth $162 million. In January 2014 it was erroneously reported that the Bangladesh army was in the process of procuring "2,000 Main Battle Tanks" from Pakistan & China at the cost of 162 million dollars. The MBT2000 is the Al Khalid tanks, in the service of the Pakistan army since 2001. This was the first time Bangladesh has obtained newly assembled Main Battle Tanks (MBTs). The existence of the main battle tank Type 90-II MBT (also called MBT 2000) was first revealed in late 1991. China's MBT2000 tank performance close to the India T90S

Al-Khalid tank - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Pakistan and China can together help Bangladesh build its forces. Pakistan can provide different weapons and training to Bangladesh Armed Forces and China can provide as well as loan to buy them J-11 D and J-10 B can be given to Bangladesh. Bangladesh needs to have an Army of 450000 with 1600 latest Tanks and 1200 Anti Tank and 1000 + SP and Towed Artillery and an Force with 250 4.5 Generation Fighter Jets and more weapons @BDforever @asad71

 

[maxpayne]

Pakistan and China can together help Bangladesh build its forces. Pakistan can provide different weapons and training to Bangladesh Armed Forces and China can provide as well as loan to buy them J-11 D and J-10 B can be given to Bangladesh. Bangladesh needs to have an Army of 450000 with 1600 latest Tanks and 1200 Anti Tank and 1000 + SP and Towed Artillery and an Force with 250 4.5 Generation Fighter Jets and more weapons @BDforever @asad71

Why China will give funding so that Bangladesh will buy Pakistani products?

 

[shazlion]

Why China will give funding so that Bangladesh will buy Pakistani products?

Well, China do not fund anything, China gives Soft Loans and China give Loans so that other Countries buy Chinese Products and Variants like MBT2000 Al - Khalid Tanks, Which is in fact Pakistan - China Combine Technology

 

[maxpayne]

Well, China do not fund anything, China gives Soft Loans and China give Loans so that other Countries buy Chinese Products and Variants like MBT2000 Al - Khalid Tanks, Which is in fact Pakistan - China Combine Technology

Bangladesh go for these products because they are very cost efficient, and they are from China as well...otherwise they do not want cooperation with us. I dont knw what is the reason of this hatred. Its ages since we had bad journey together, let us forget everything and look for our mutual interests for better future...

 

[Cyberian]

Can't the liberated people of Bangladesh even build their own tanks after 44-years of independence?

 

[Jayanta]

Can't the liberated people of Bangladesh even build their own tanks after 44-years of independence?

I don't think Bangladeshis need any liberation...they got liberated and are doing really well in many parameters than their previous partner. Nations have their own priorities, I think Bangladesh has chosen for socio economic development prior to other issues. Bangladesh has excelled in primary education, economy has been stable. Furthermore,unlike Pakistan it doesn't have any serious terrorism threat nor does it have any hostile neighbour. It has always been a stable democracy with no successful coups by the armed forces. Relations with India and Myanmar is much better than what Pakistan has with its neighbour.

 

[That Guy]

With Hasina in power? Forget cooperation between the two services, let alone nations. BD is far too close to India for Pakistan to support.

Besides, it's up to BD to modernize it's forces, it's not Pakistan's responsibility to help BD do it.

 

[FaujHistorian]

Can't the liberated people of Bangladesh even build their own tanks after 44-years of independence?

bhai suparco

meray piaray, sometimes it is better not to post $hit, even if you bored out of your mind.

With Hasina in power? Forget cooperation between the two services, let alone nations. BD is far too close to India for Pakistan to support.

Besides, it's up to BD to modernize it's forces, it's not Pakistan's responsibility to help BD do it.

bhai jaan

OP shows they are buying tanks from us.

Then why comments like yours?

unless off course you have evidence that OP is false. Is that the case?

 

[Icewolf]

TBH Bangladesh doesn't need an army at all. They are surrounded by India on all sides, how exactly will they defend from any threats?

 

[shazlion]

Al-Khalid tank

The term Al-Khalid tank (Urdu: الخالد ٹینک‎—Al-Xālid Ṫaiŋk, pronounced [əl-ˈxɑːlɪd̪ ʈæːŋk]lit. The Immortal Tank) and MBT-2000 refers to the jointly developed variants of a modernmain battle tank by Pakistan and China during the 1990s. About 300 Al-Khalid tanks were in service with the Pakistan Army as of 2009. The Bangladesh Army ordered 44 MBT-2000s in 2011.[7][8] The tank is also used by the Royal Moroccan Army.[9] It was trialed by thePeruvian Army for possible acquisition, but was discarded due to financial problems.[1]

Operated by a crew of three and armed with a 125 mm smooth-bore tank gun that is reloaded automatically, the tank Uses a modern fire-control system integrated with night-fighting equipment and is capable of firing many types of anti-tank rounds as well as guided anti-tank missiles.[10] Al-Khalid is named after the 7th-century Muslim commander Khalid bin al-Walid (592-642 AD)

Operators

Pakistan

• Pakistan Army – Around 500 Al-Khalid tanks in service,[40] Total 600 Al-Khalid MBT's Planned.[20]

Saudi Arabia

• Saudi Arabian Army – 150 VT-1As in service as of 2015. Saudi Arabia bought 150 tanks from Pakistan for $600 million.

Morocco

• Royal Moroccan Army – 54 VT-1As in service as of 2011, another 96 to be delivered by China.[9]

Bangladesh

• Bangladesh Army – 44 VT1As in service June 2011[41]

Burma

• Myanmar Army – Unknown number of VT1A's in service.[8]

People's Republic of China

• PLAGF – 3 VT1A in service in the Harbin military district as training vehicles.

 

[That Guy]

bhai jaan

OP shows they are buying tanks from us.

Then why comments like yours?

unless off course you have evidence that OP is false. Is that the case?

Because they're not. BD is buying (has bought) MBT-2000s from China, not AKs from Pakistan. OP posted an outdated article from wikipedia. Pakistan has upgraded BD's previous tanks to Al-Zarrar standard, but that was before BD-Pakistan relations worsened.

 

[shazlion]

Because they're not. BD is buying (has bought) MBT-2000s from China, not AKs from Pakistan. OP posted an outdated article from wikipedia. Pakistan has upgraded BD's previous tanks to Al-Zarrar standard, but that was before BD-Pakistan relations worsened.

Because they're not. BD is buying (has bought) MBT-2000s from China, not AKs from Pakistan. OP posted an outdated article from wikipedia. Pakistan has upgraded BD's previous tanks to Al-Zarrar standard, but that was before BD-Pakistan relations worsened.

Nope, MBT-2000s according to Wikipedia and Bangladesh Sources is in reality Al-Khailid Tank
My Friend Correct yourself as Truth Sets you free and everyone from Bangladesh Bengali Speaking People who Hate Pakistan as PAK was never against Bangladesh or Bengali People Anytime AnyWhere as there are Millions of Bengali Speaking People living in Pakistan right Now, Unlike in Bangladesh where over 1 Million Bihari Pakistani People live in Slums and Refugee Camps till now

 

[That Guy]

Nope, MBT-2000s according to Wikipedia and Bangladesh Sources is in reality Al-Khailid Tank
My Friend Correct yourself as Truth Sets you free and everyone from Bangladesh Bengali Speaking People who Hate Pakistan as PAK was never against Bangladesh or Bengali People Anytime AnyWhere as there are Millions of Bengali Speaking People living in Pakistan right Now, Unlike in Bangladesh where over 1 Million Bihari Pakistani People live in Slums and Refugee Camps till now

AK is a Pakistani variant of the MBT-2000. AK was specifically designed with Pakistani military specifications, so no, they're not the same. MBT-2000 is simply the base model for the AK.

This isn't about hate or love, right or wrong, morality has nothing to do with this. It's simply politics and international relations, and Pakistan-BD relations are bad. The current government in BD has built it's entire support base on anti-Pakistani sentiment, and abusing the memory of 1971, with the help of India.

 

[tsinga]

AK is a Pakistani variant of the MBT-2000. AK was specifically designed with Pakistani military specifications, so no, they're not the same. MBT-2000 is simply the base model for the AK.

Thank you! I was about to point that out.

Bangladesh has bought the MBT-2000 from China, the AK is simply a Pakistani variant of the MBT-2000.

Bangladesh's purchase of MBT 2000 has nothing to do with Pakistan as what some members have suggested.