Navy comparison: Bangladesh vs Pakistan
Bangladesh operates a fleet of 91 ships compared to 148 for Pakistan. Of these, 89 and 109 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 2 vs 16 submarines, 7 vs 15 frigates, 6 vs 16 corvettes, 18 vs 0 amphibious ships, 20 vs 85 patrol boats, 12 vs 0 coastal boats, 5 vs 3 mine warfare ships (Bangladesh vs Pakistan). Bangladesh's navy is officially the Bangladesh Navy, while Pakistan's is the Pakistan Navy.
Bangladesh Navy 🇧🇩
| Official Name | Bangladesh Navy |
| Total ships | 91 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 89 as of 2025 |
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Pakistan Navy 🇵🇰
| Official Name | Pakistan Navy |
| Total ships | 148 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 109 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 | |
Pakistani ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 16 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 15 | |
| Corvettes | 16 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 85 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 3 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 8 | |
| Other ships | 5 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Bangladesh or Pakistan?
Pakistan has a larger navy with 148 ships compared to Bangladesh's 91 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Bangladesh or Pakistan?
Pakistan operates more submarines with 16 compared to Bangladesh's 2.
Which navy has more frigates, Bangladesh or Pakistan?
Pakistan operates 15 frigates compared to Bangladesh's 7.
How do the Bangladesh and Pakistan navies compare in size?
Pakistan's navy is 1.6 times larger than Bangladesh's in terms of total ships (148 vs 91).