The army has staged a coup in Bangladesh. Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigned from her post and left the country. In such a situation, the power of Bangladesh has now come in the hands of Army Chief General Waqaruzzaman. It is believed that the Bangladesh government coming in the hands of the army means a warning bell for India. Let us know whose army will prevail if India and Bangladesh ever fight in the future.
How powerful is Bangladesh’s army?
Bangladesh Army is the third largest army in South Asia after India and Pakistan. According to the Global Firepower report, Bangladesh Army ranks 37th in the list of 145 most powerful armies of the country. The army here has 175000 active soldiers. Apart from this, there are 281 tanks, 13,100 armored vehicles and 20 self-propelled artillery. Bangladesh Army has 370 towed artillery, 70 rockets. Bangladesh spends 3.8 billion dollars on its army every year. This amount is the highest in South Asia after India and Pakistan.
Who is the army chief of Bangladesh?
At present, the Army Chief of Bangladesh is General Waqar-uz-Zaman. He took over his post on 23 June 2024. Let us tell you, Army Chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman has also overthrown the government of Sheikh Hasina. At present, if there is anyone who is the most powerful man in Bangladesh, then it is Army Chief General Waqar.
How powerful is the Indian army?
According to the Global Fire Power 2024 report, the Indian Army is the fourth most powerful army in the world. Only the US, Russia and China are above India. You can guess from this that the Bangladesh Army is like an ant in front of the Indian Army. India has a total military personnel of 51.37 lakh. Whereas, the active military capacity is 14.55 lakh. There are 25.7 lakh paramilitary personnel and 11.55 lakh reserve personnel. The Indian Air Force has 3.10 lakh soldiers, the Army has 21.97 lakh soldiers and the Navy has 1.42 lakh soldiers.
Apart from this, India has 606 fighter jets, 130 attack fighter jets, 264 transport aircraft, 351 trainers and 70 special mission aircraft. Our country has 6 tankers fleet, 869 helicopters and 40 attack helicopters. Whereas, the Army has 4614 tanks, 140 self-propelled artillery, 3243 towed artillery and 702 MLRS rocket artillery. Apart from this, the Indian Army has more than 1.51 lakh vehicles. Whereas, the Indian Navy has 12 destroyers, 12 frigates, 18 corvettes, 18 submarines and 137 petrol vessels.
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