Navy comparison: Bangladesh vs India
India's 291-ship navy outnumbers Bangladesh's 91 vessels (3.2x advantage). Of these, 89 and 291 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 2 vs 18 submarines, 0 vs 2 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 11 destroyers, 7 vs 12 frigates, 6 vs 19 corvettes, 18 vs 16 amphibious ships, 20 vs 136 patrol boats, 12 vs 0 coastal boats, 5 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Bangladesh vs India). Bangladesh's navy is officially the Bangladesh Navy, while India's is the Indian Navy.
Bangladesh Navy 🇧🇩
| Official Name | Bangladesh Navy |
| Total ships | 91 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 89 as of 2025 |
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Indian Navy 🇮🇳
| Official Name | Indian Navy |
| Total ships | 291 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 291 as of 2025 |
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Bangladeshi ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 6 | |
| Coastal boats | 12 | |
| Patrol boats | 20 | |
| Amphibious ships | 18 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 5 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 21 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Indian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 18 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 2 | |
| Destroyers | 11 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 19 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 136 | |
| Amphibious ships | 16 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 77 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Bangladesh or India?
India has a larger navy with 291 ships compared to Bangladesh's 91 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Bangladesh or India?
India operates more submarines with 18 compared to Bangladesh's 2.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Bangladesh or India?
India has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Bangladesh's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Bangladesh or India?
India operates 11 destroyers compared to Bangladesh's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Bangladesh or India?
India operates 12 frigates compared to Bangladesh's 7.
How do the Bangladesh and India navies compare in size?
India's navy is 3.2 times larger than Bangladesh's in terms of total ships (291 vs 91).