Historical Overview of Military Personnel in Bangladesh (1990-2016)

Historical Overview of Military Personnel in Bangladesh (1990-2016)

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TGM StatBox. (2024). Historical Overview of Military Personnel in Bangladesh (1990-2016). TGM StatBox.
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Data Source: Our World in Data
Timeframe: 1990-2016
Country: Bangladesh
Published date: 2024
Note: Military personnel data, according to Our World in Data, refers to the total number of individuals actively serving in a country's armed forces, including both regular and reserve forces.
Key Takeaways
Bangladesh maintained steady growth in its military personnel from 103,000 in 1990 to 157,000 by 2009, underscoring its increasing focus on national security and peacekeeping contributions. The surge in 2008, with personnel reaching 150,000, aligns with heightened defense investments to counter regional threats and bolster disaster response capabilities.

From 2009 to 2016, personnel levels stabilized at 157,000, reflecting Bangladesh's ongoing commitment to UN peacekeeping missions and regional stability. This period highlights a balance between maintaining a sizable defense force and expanding its international peacekeeping reputation.

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