Bangladesh Military 2018, CIA World Factbook

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Bangladesh Military 2018

SOURCE: 2018 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK AND OTHER SOURCES

Page last updated on February 28, 2018

Military expenditures:
1.44% of GDP (2016) 1.46% of GDP (2015) 1.36% of GDP (2014) 1.33% of GDP (2013) 1.41% of GDP (2012)
country comparison to the world: 79
[see also: Military expenditures country ranks ]

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)

Maritime threats:
the International Maritime Bureau reports the territorial waters of Bangladesh remain a risk for armed robbery against ships; in 2016, the number of attacks against commercial vessels decreased to three over 11 such incidents in 2015

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Bangladesh Military 2018 SOURCE: 2018 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK AND OTHER SOURCES