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Bangladesh Army rejected the offer of Russian T-72B3 MBT's on cost grounds. The Russians asked at least $3 million for each tank, which was deemed unacceptable by the BD Army as these tanks were just upgraded 20 year old tanks.
Instead the Bangladesh Army will buy hundreds of ex-PLA tanks and upgrade them indigenously at its own heavy workshop where it maintains and upgrades tanks and artillery systems.
Bangladesh Army will also evaluate the VT-5 and finalise a deal for these two tanks.
https://www.bdmilitary.com/…/bangladesh-army-rejects-russi…/
It seems again China can't be beaten on price and the fact that BD Army uses their kits to upgrade Type 59s is a huge advantage as the Durjoiy is a customised version for the Bangladesh Army.
"The Bangladesh Army will purchase both new and refurbished tanks from another source after shelving the idea of procuring T-72B3’s from Russia on cost grounds.
Rosoboronexport demanded $3 million for each T-72B3 tanks, which are 20 years old and feature some....."
https://www.bdmilitary.com/defence-procurement/bangladesh-army-rejects-russian-tanks/
Instead the Bangladesh Army will buy hundreds of ex-PLA tanks and upgrade them indigenously at its own heavy workshop where it maintains and upgrades tanks and artillery systems.
Bangladesh Army will also evaluate the VT-5 and finalise a deal for these two tanks.
https://www.bdmilitary.com/…/bangladesh-army-rejects-russi…/
It seems again China can't be beaten on price and the fact that BD Army uses their kits to upgrade Type 59s is a huge advantage as the Durjoiy is a customised version for the Bangladesh Army.
"The Bangladesh Army will purchase both new and refurbished tanks from another source after shelving the idea of procuring T-72B3’s from Russia on cost grounds.
Rosoboronexport demanded $3 million for each T-72B3 tanks, which are 20 years old and feature some....."
https://www.bdmilitary.com/defence-procurement/bangladesh-army-rejects-russian-tanks/