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Navy comparison: Flag of Bangladesh Bangladesh vs Flag of Malaysia Malaysia

Bangladesh operates a fleet of 97 ships compared to 109 for Malaysia. Of these, 92 and 97 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 4 of 7 categories

Naval ensign of Malaysia MalaysiaWorld #35 13.1
  • 2 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 2
  • 7 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 2
  • 6 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 4
  • 5 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 4
  • 15 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 10
  • 0 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 1
  • 17 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 62
  • 22 Support shipsnot scored 12
  • 18 Other shipsnot scored 0
Bangladesh Malaysia 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 Malaysia Ratio
Official name Bangladesh Navy Royal Malaysian Navy
Total ships 97 109 🇲🇾 1.1×
Active ships 92 97 🇲🇾 1.1×
On order / planned 3 3 —
Submarines 2 2 —
Principal surface combatants 7 2 🇧🇩 3.5×
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Corvettes 6 4 🇧🇩 1.5×
Patrol boats 15 10 🇧🇩 1.5×
Mine warfare 5 4 🇧🇩 1.2×
Coastal boats 17 62 🇲🇾 3.6×
Auxiliaries 40 12 🇧🇩 3.3×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇧🇩 BangladeshType 035-class ×2Hamilton-class ×2Type 056-class ×4
🇲🇾 MalaysiaScorpène-class ×2Lekiu-class ×2Kasturi-class ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Bangladesh or Malaysia?
Malaysia has a larger navy with 109 ships compared to Bangladesh's 97 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Bangladesh or Malaysia?
Malaysia operates more submarines with 2 compared to Bangladesh's 2.
Which navy has more frigates, Bangladesh or Malaysia?
Malaysia operates 7 frigates compared to Bangladesh's 7.