Some foreign people falsely claimed that the Bangladesh Navy's Type 035G submarines were having 1940s technology. Some Bangladeshis wrote these submarines were purchased for "training purposes only".
Both claims are FALSE.
Bangladesh Navy purchased the two submarines to defend the territorial integrity of Bangladesh. These submarines are fully operational and capable of conducting modern underwater warfare. They are armed with the latest generation torpedoes manufactured by China. The internals clearly show the modern interior of the submarine and high standards of the crew with good quality meals.
The truth is these submarines delivered a psychological blow against some neighbouring countries who never thought Bangladesh would grow a pair of b**s.
Bangladesh maintains the capability to fully overhaul and repair the Ming class submarines indigenously.
Bangladesh Navy submariners are sent directly to China's North Sea fleet in Dalian for training. BN also sent its offiers to UK, South Korea and Turkey to receive training on the latest submarine warfare techniques.
By 2020 the Bangladesh Navy will embark on new submarine acquisitions to expand the submarine warfare Commands capability. Two to three submarine bases are being built in Bangladesh currently. This should give an idea about what capabilities BN will hold by 2030.
Bangladesh Navy will maintain a deterrent capability against any foreign threats.
Credit :bdmilitary.com