Chinese-origin Type 59 tank explodes during exercise in Bangladesh, 2 killed: Report
Two Bangladesh Army soldiers were killed and an officer was injured when a Chinese-origin Type 59 tank exploded during a live-fire exercise in Chattogram. The military has launched an investigation into the incident involving the aging armored vehicle.
Why it matters
The accident highlights the risks associated with maintaining and operating legacy military hardware in regional defense forces.
NEW DELHI: A Chinese-origin Type 59 tank reportedly exploded in Hathazari, Chattogram, during a live-fire exercise on Wednesday, killing two Bangladesh Army soldiers and seriously injuring an officer.According to Bangladesh's Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the accident took place at the Hathazari Field Firing Range while a tank was firing rounds during the exercise. The two soldiers were killed in the incident, while the injured officer was evacuated by helicopter to the Combined Military Hospital in Dhaka for advanced treatment.The Bangladesh Army has ordered an investigation into the cause of the accident.The Army has not officially identified the tank involved.
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