B'desh launches China-aided weapon factory

[Al-zakir]

B'desh launches China-aided weapon factory

Sunday, April 20, 2008 19:51 [IST]
Dhaka: Bangladesh today launched a China-aided weapon factory to produce sophisticated rifles for the army and paramilitary forces.

"The introduction of 7.62 mm automatic rifle type -08 Bangladesh or in short BD-08 will not change the country's policies including that of defence. Rather, we wish to make ourselves defencive, stronger and safeguard the sovereignty of our motherland," Army Chief General Moeen U Ahmed said, opening the unit at Bangladesh Ordnance Factory at suburban Gazipur.

Ahmed said the army wanted its troops to be equipped with the "best possible weapons within our capability". The factory, set up under an agreement between Bangladesh and Chinese governments, has a production capacity of 10,000 rifles per annum. Officials said the sophisticated rifles would not only modernise the country's armed forces but also equip the soldiers in a new fashion and enhance their moral strength.

Bangladesh has a long partnership with China for procuring military hardware and bilateral defence cooperation.

 

[arslan_treen]

great news ..happy to see bd defence going in right direction.

 

[Al-zakir]

Yes brother, following the footstep of big brother Pakistan.............Pak-Bangla-china friendship zindabad..........

 

[leonblack08]

These are the BD-08 or Type-81,10000 per annum will be produced.

 

[HK-47]

better equipt the paramilitary and security forces first.

 

[Jihad]

Excellent news, these rifles will definitely enhance the capabilities of the Armed forces of Bangladesh.
No matter how much I would like Bangladesh, just as Pakistan, to try and focus as much as possible on economic growth, the fact still remains, that it is simply not possible in the current environment and world we live in, and with a big neighbour right between us, we simply have no choice.
Good news, and I hope to hear more news like this.
China is indeed a good and reliable partner, and you can see that in the way they are commited to their deals with e.g. Pakistan or Bangladesh.

 

[Luftwaffe]

Great news...soon we will see and hear more and more defense news from Bangladesh of self reliance..one step at a time the way Bangladesh economy is going i see bright future of a small but very organized Armed Forces with slowly adding up hightech stuff for sure.
by the way bangladesh economy is better than Pakistan's economy have a look at Pak rupee against dollar and see Bangladesh's currency against dollar the difference is clear..

 

[RescueRanger]

Excellent, the rifle looks like the 74... Thank you for sharing,.

 

[metalfalcon]

Are you forget pre 1971 situation?

There comes a Troll, WHY don't you KEEP ON LIVING in the PAST and BAN all The UK Nationals From Your Country because they Ruled You for 100 Years and they committed More atrocities on You than anybody Else.

We have to Forget the Past and Move on, I even Wish India and Pakistan Could Forget about their Past and Move Forward For Better Future, This is will Benefit every Body in the Region of South Asia.

 

[metalfalcon]

Nice Going Bangladesh, You have a Right For Self Defence and you better make sure that you are well Equipped for This Scared Duty Of Defending Your Mother Land.

 

[Al-zakir]

Are you forget pre 1971 situation?

Yes I did and no need to remind me about pre 71. Do you mind? It's will be better if you shut your big mouth and let it be my business. Either say something meaningful or disappear from the thread.

 

[CrazyEagle9]

Great news...soon we will see and hear more and more defense news from Bangladesh of self reliance..one step at a time the way Bangladesh economy is going i see bright future of a small but very organized Armed Forces with slowly adding up hightech stuff for sure.
by the way bangladesh economy is better than Pakistan's economy have a look at Pak rupee against dollar and see Bangladesh's currency against dollar the difference is clear..

I am sorry my brother...but let me correct you... Exchange rate against dollar is not measurement of better economy... look at exchange rate of US dollar and Japanese yen.. it is worst than Bangladesh's currency... It does not mean that Bangladesh's economy is better than Japanese economy. I will appreciate you if you provide any other proof to support your statement..instead of your this exchange rate logic..

 

[wangrong]

Are you forget pre 1971 situation?

Are you forget the great cultural revolutiont ?(1966-1976 ）

 

[BanglaBhoot]

Now that we have rifles please help us make SAMS, Anti-aircraft guns, howitzers and missiles for our navy.

 

[CrazyEagle9]

Now that we have rifles please help us make SAMS, Anti-aircraft guns, howitzers and missiles for our navy.

As per my little knowledge, Even...Pakistan or India doesn't produce Howitzers indigenously...they import from other countries...