Military branches:
Bangladesh Defense Force: Bangladesh Army (Sena Bahini), Bangladesh Navy (Noh Bahini, BN), Bangladesh Air Force (Biman Bahini, BAF) (2013)

Military service age and obligation:
16-19 years of age for voluntary military service; Bangladeshi birth and 10th grade education required; initial obligation 15 years (2012)

Military expenditures:
1.09% of GDP (2014) 1.15% of GDP (2013) 1.35% of GDP (2012) 1.44% of GDP (2011) 1.35% of GDP (2010)
country comparison to the world: 86
[see also: Military expenditures country ranks ]