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Navy comparison: Flag of Bangladesh Bangladesh vs Flag of Iran Iran

Bangladesh operates 65 warships compared to 77 for Iran. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 105 and 120.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Bangladesh BangladeshWorld #33 14.0
SEAS Index / 100

Bangladesh leads on 5 of 7 categories

Naval ensign of Iran IranWorld #55 6.9
  • 2 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 2
  • 7 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 0
  • 6 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 0
  • 0 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 12
  • 5 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 1
  • 15 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 23
  • 30 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 39
  • 22 Support shipsnot scored 29
  • 18 Other shipsnot scored 14
Bangladesh Iran Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
Bangladesh Iran Ratio
Official name Bangladesh Navy Islamic Republic of Iran Navy
Total ships 105 120 🇮🇷 1.1×
Active ships 105 120 🇮🇷 1.1×
On order / planned 6 0 🇧🇩
Submarines 2 2 —
Principal surface combatants 7 0 🇧🇩
Amphibious ships 0 12 🇮🇷
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Corvettes 6 0 🇧🇩
Patrol boats 15 23 🇮🇷 1.5×
Mine warfare 5 1 🇧🇩 5.0×
Coastal boats 30 39 🇮🇷 1.3×
Auxiliaries 40 43 🇮🇷 1.1×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇧🇩 BangladeshType 035-class ×2Hamilton-class ×2Type 056-class ×4
🇮🇷 IranKilo-class ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Bangladesh or Iran?
Iran has a larger navy with 77 warships in service compared to Bangladesh's 65.
Which navy has more submarines, Bangladesh or Iran?
Bangladesh and Iran both operate 2 submarines.
Which navy has more frigates, Bangladesh or Iran?
Bangladesh operates 7 frigates compared to Iran's 0.