Bangladesh launches third locally built LCT for navy

Khulna Shipyard launched LCT-104, the third and final locally built landing craft tank ordered for the Bangladesh Navy, on October 24, 2026. Designed by Canada's Vard Marine, the approximately 1,500-tonne vessel measures 74.5 metres long and 13 metres wide, with two Caterpillar diesel engines providing a stated maximum speed of 15 knots. The class can transport six tanks, twelve armoured personnel carriers or eighteen military vehicles for joint army-navy amphibious and logistics operations. Built under a June 2022 contract with Lloyd's Register classification, the craft also supports coastal transport, disaster relief, rescue and humanitarian missions.