Last Updated on 05/08/2024 by wccexam Desk
Violence is raging in neighboring country Bangladesh. Meanwhile, there is news that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned, although this has not been confirmed yet. A large number of protesters have entered the Prime Minister’s residence. Opposition parties have destabilized the political situation due to boycott of elections.
In such a situation, the question arises whether Bangladesh will again go under the control of the army. At this time everyone’s eyes are on the Bangladesh army, which will either take power itself or support another government. Let us know how strong the Bangladesh army is and how much experience it has in running the government apart from protecting the country.
How powerful is Bangladesh army?
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According to the Global Firepower Military Strength Ranking, it is the 37th most powerful army in the world. Global Firepower is a website that keeps track of the world’s most powerful armies, according to the latest report of this website, it has about 175,000 active soldiers, and they have 281 tanks, 13,100 armored vehicles, 30 self-propelled artillery, 370 towed artillery and 70 rocket artillery. About 30,000 members of the Navy are also included in it.
What is the defense budget of Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s defence budget ranks third in South Asia after India and Pakistan, and it spends $3.8 billion annually. According to the latest ranking of Global Firepower Military Strength, Bangladesh’s military is the third most powerful in South Asia.
how many soldiers are in the army
The report says the Bangladesh Army has 160,000 active soldiers and also includes paramilitary forces such as the Border Guard Bangladesh and the Coast Guard. Bangladesh’s defence budget is also constantly modernising and expanding. The Bangladesh Army is a significant contributor to UN peacekeeping missions, deploying more than 7,000 personnel around the world.
The Chief of Army Staff of Bangladesh is General Wakar-uz-Zaman, who assumed office on 23 June 2024. The military has a complex relationship with the government and has a history of intervening in political crises.
When did the coup happen in Bangladesh, when did the army take over the command
Since 1975, the Bangladesh military has staged several coups. The first coup in 1975 removed the Mujib government, and the military ruled until 1990. Sheikh Hasina also had the support of the military when she took power in 2009. Currently, the situation in Bangladesh is unstable and a possible military intervention could change the balance of power.
Source (PTI) (NDTV) (HINDUSTANTIMES)