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

Bangladesh operates a fleet of 97 ships compared to 142 for Iran. Of these, 92 and 112 are in active service respectively.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Bangladesh BangladeshWorld #33 13.9
SEAS Index / 100

Bangladesh leads on 5 of 7 categories

Naval ensign of Iran IranWorld #57 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 9
  • 5 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 1
  • 15 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 46
  • 17 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 15
  • 22 Support shipsnot scored 16
  • 18 Other shipsnot scored 23
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 97 142 🇮🇷 1.5×
Active ships 92 112 🇮🇷 1.2×
On order / planned 3 0 🇧🇩
Submarines 2 2 —
Principal surface combatants 7 0 🇧🇩
Amphibious ships 0 9 🇮🇷
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Corvettes 6 0 🇧🇩
Patrol boats 15 46 🇮🇷 3.1×
Mine warfare 5 1 🇧🇩 5.0×
Coastal boats 17 15 🇧🇩 1.1×
Auxiliaries 40 39 🇧🇩 ≈
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 142 ships compared to Bangladesh's 97 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Bangladesh or Iran?
Iran operates more submarines with 4 compared to Bangladesh's 2.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Bangladesh or Iran?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Bangladesh's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Bangladesh or Iran?
Iran operates 8 frigates compared to Bangladesh's 7.