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Navy comparison: Flag of Bangladesh Bangladesh vs Flag of Qatar Qatar

Bangladesh operates 65 warships compared to 117 for Qatar. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 105 and 126.

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Naval ensign of Bangladesh BangladeshWorld #33 13.9
SEAS Index / 100

Bangladesh leads on 5 of 7 categories

Naval ensign of Qatar QatarWorld #46 9.4
  • 2 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 0
  • 7 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 0
  • 6 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 4
  • 0 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 6
  • 5 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 0
  • 15 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 76
  • 30 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 31
  • 22 Support shipsnot scored 9
  • 18 Other shipsnot scored 0
Bangladesh Qatar 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 Qatar Ratio
Official name Bangladesh Navy Qatari Emiri Navy
Total ships 105 126 🇶🇦 1.2×
Active ships 105 126 🇶🇦 1.2×
On order / planned 6 4 🇧🇩 1.5×
Submarines 2 0 🇧🇩
Principal surface combatants 7 0 🇧🇩
Amphibious ships 0 6 🇶🇦
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Corvettes 6 4 🇧🇩 1.5×
Patrol boats 15 76 🇶🇦 5.1×
Mine warfare 5 0 🇧🇩
Coastal boats 30 31 🇶🇦 ≈
Auxiliaries 40 9 🇧🇩 4.4×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇧🇩 BangladeshType 035-class ×2Hamilton-class ×2Type 056-class ×4
🇶🇦 QatarDoha-class ×4
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Bangladesh or Qatar?
Qatar has a larger navy with 117 warships in service compared to Bangladesh's 65.
Which navy has more submarines, Bangladesh or Qatar?
Bangladesh operates more submarines with 2 compared to Qatar's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Bangladesh or Qatar?
Bangladesh operates 7 frigates compared to Qatar's 0.
How do the Bangladesh and Qatar navies compare in size?
Qatar's navy is 1.8 times larger than Bangladesh's in terms of total ships (117 vs 65).