Bangladesh army’s Chinese-made tank explodes during firing drill:2 soldiers dead, one officer critical; cause of accident still unclear

A Chinese-made Type 59 tank exploded during a military firing exercise in Chattogram, Bangladesh, on Wednesday. Two soldiers inside the tank were killed in the accident. A military officer was seriously injured. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR), the accident occurred while the soldiers were firing from the tank. The injured officer is being taken to the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka for better treatment. The cause of the accident is not yet clear. Pictures from the accident… This China-made tank is also used by Pakistan The tank involved in the accident is a Chinese-made Type-59, used by the Bangladesh Army. The Type-59 is an older Chinese-made main battle tank. It is also considered to be the first Chinese tank to be produced in large numbers. It has been used by the armies of several countries, including China, Pakistan, Iran, North Korea, and Bangladesh. Some of its features… The Type-59’s design is quite old The Type-59 military tank is quite old, but over time, several new versions and upgrades have been developed, including more advanced cannons, fire-control systems, night vision capabilities, and equipment to enhance the tank’s defenses. Bangladesh has also upgraded its older T-59 tanks. The Daily Star reported in 2015 that Bangladesh was planning to upgrade approximately 174 T-59 tanks in its army. ​