Navy comparison: Bangladesh vs Singapore
Bangladesh operates a fleet of 91 ships compared to 57 for Singapore. Of these, 89 and 49 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 2 vs 9 submarines, 7 vs 6 frigates, 6 vs 12 corvettes, 18 vs 4 amphibious ships, 20 vs 8 patrol boats, 12 vs 8 coastal boats, 5 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Bangladesh vs Singapore). Bangladesh's navy is officially the Bangladesh Navy, while Singapore's is the Republic of Singapore Navy.
Bangladesh Navy 🇧🇩
| Official Name | Bangladesh Navy |
| Total ships | 91 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 89 as of 2025 |
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Republic of Singapore Navy 🇸🇬
| Official Name | Republic of Singapore Navy |
| Total ships | 57 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 49 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 | |
Singaporean ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 6 | |
| Corvettes | 12 | |
| Coastal boats | 8 | |
| Patrol boats | 8 | |
| Amphibious ships | 4 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 1 | |
| Other ships | 5 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Bangladesh or Singapore?
Bangladesh has a larger navy with 91 ships compared to Singapore's 57 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Bangladesh or Singapore?
Singapore operates more submarines with 9 compared to Bangladesh's 2.
Which navy has more frigates, Bangladesh or Singapore?
Bangladesh operates 7 frigates compared to Singapore's 6.
How do the Bangladesh and Singapore navies compare in size?
Bangladesh's navy is 1.6 times larger than Singapore's in terms of total ships (91 vs 57).