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What gun does the Bangladesh Police carry?

No general-issue patrol rifle is sourced for the Bangladesh Police: the Norinco Type 56 (7.62x39mm) is listed, but its entry doesn't say it is general issue.

Type
National police
Location
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Entries
1 current · 0 previous1 source cited
Last updated
Oct 11, 2026newest source Aug 12, 2025

Quick answers

What rifle does the Bangladesh Police use?

No general-issue patrol rifle is sourced for the Bangladesh Police: the Norinco Type 56 (7.62x39mm) is listed, but its entry doesn't say it is general issue. Each rifle entry on this page gives its role and source.

Duty Arms Index1,285 agencies3,201 sourced entriesUpdated Oct 11, 2026How we source

Patrol / duty issue

At a glance

CategoryCurrent primary issueEntries
PistolsNot yet sourced—
Rifles / CarbinesNorinco Type 56Not stated as general issueWho else issues it →1
ShotgunsNot yet sourced—
Precision / Sniper RiflesNot yet sourced—
SMGs / Pistol-Caliber CarbinesNot yet sourced—
Duty AmmunitionNot yet sourced—

Loadout

How the current duty weapons are configured, per the sourced entries below. Optic and light models are shown only when a source names them.

Rifle / carbine (not general issue)

Norinco Type 56

Reliable secondary
Generic illustration
Issued configuration
Rifle
Norinco Type 56
Caliber
7.62x39mm
Rifle optic
Not yet sourced
Light
Not yet sourced

Rifles / Carbines

1 current
Generic illustration

Norinco Type 56

Reliable secondary1 source
7.62x39mmOther
DatesJan 1, 2022 – present
As ofOct 11, 2026

Imported 2022.

Chinese 7.62mm Type 56 rifles imported in 2022 (The Daily Star's analysis of import records); maker shown as Norinco, the usual Type 56 producer (not named in the article). Police HQ recommended replacing these rifles with pistols in January 2025; no decision published.

Not yet sourced for this agency

PistolsShotgunsPrecision / Sniper RiflesSMGs / Pistol-Caliber CarbinesDuty Ammunition

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Corrections & change log

  • Oct 11, 2026 · Imported from public source(s): The Daily Star (Bangladesh)

Agency-level equipment only, from public sources. No individual officers, no unit specifics beyond what the agency has published. Not affiliated with Bangladesh Police. Agency listing source: link.