Bangladesh Police with Taurus SMGs

[Zarvan]

It has come to light that the Bangladesh Police has been supplied with 2,500 9x19mm Taurus SMT9C submachine guns. Official deliveries apparently took place at the force’s headquarters in Dhaka in December, 2016, being followed by introductory courses to local instructors by personnel of the Brazilian manufacturer. The weapons are believed to be in service by now. Curiously enough, the featured TFB image above was posted in a local Bangladesh Facebook page as early as March 19, 2015 showing the guns in the hands of that country’s Special Security and Protection Battalion (SPBN), a comment saying they had been delivered “about couple of months ago”.

Bangladesh Police members with the SMT9C. (Image source: bdmilitary.com)

But, it was only recently (February 6) that Forjas Taurus officially announced the deal in a short press release, referring to the guns as ”SMT9” models. However, examination of a few third-party photos available show that the weapons are, in fact, of the SMT9C variant, with a 165mm barrel (200mm, in the standard SMT9) with no flash hider. It has also become clear that the weapons were delivered with the original Taurus massive iron sight structures, but later fitted with an AR-style rear sight plus a different front sight. Also, the guns received a standard model polymer side-folding stock (originally, the “C” was stockless).

In the same recent press release, the manufacturer states that other SMT9 sales have been made to Bosnia, India, and China (!).

Photos taken during an indoor introduction class for the Brazilian subguns to Bangladesh police officers show the original sights fitted, plus the foldable polymer stocks.

The Taurus SMT9C as now in reported use by the Bangladesh Police.

Comparative view of a standard SMT9 in Brazilian Army Airborne Brigade service fitted with a red dot sight and a forward grip/flashlight unit. The red cap indicates operator to be a Pathfinder.


POST UPDATE: TFB has now learned that the M4 carry handle-fitted SMT9Cs were about 500 examples delivered in 2015, while the 2,500 guns delivered in December, 2016, had (and kept) the standard sights.

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/03/03/bangladesh-police-taurus-smgs/

 

[Arthur]

This gun is in service with Special Security & Protection Battalion (SPBN) and Airport Security Service & Airport Armed Police Battalion for couple of years now.

Though I would like to see it as the standard issue for police units.

SPBN Bangladesh Police

 

[Zarvan]

This gun is in service with Special Security & Protection Battalion (SPBN) and Airport Security Service & Airport Armed Police Battalion for couple of years now.

Though I would like to see it as the standard issue for police units.

Which weapons are given to a regular Police Guy in Bangladesh ?

 

[Michael Corleone]

nice guns.. but what's it with bangladesh police though... either they are pot bellied fatass or skin and bones toothpick.... like do you even lift bro? :o

Which weapons are given to a regular Police Guy in Bangladesh ?

BD_08, there are spas-12 too in use by the regular police now....


others include

• 9mm Pistols
• .303 Lee Enfield Rifle. (pretty dissapointed but yeah... you can still ffind village police using these)
• .38 Smith & Wesson revolver
• Shotgun (12 Bore)
• 7.62 mm Chinese Rifle
• 7.62×51mm Heckler & Koch G3
• AK-47 variants... chinese and bd types
• Tear Shell (Gas gun)
• 7.62 Sub-machine gun
• Gas grenade
• Pepper spray

 

[Arthur]

Which weapons are given to a regular Police Guy in Bangladesh ?

Type 56 assault Rifle, SKS & Spas 12 shotgun is the general issue right now. Though Police isn't very happy with SKS & complains about it every chance they get.

 

[Michael Corleone]

Type 56 assault Rifle, SKS & Spas 12 shotgun is the general issue right now. Though Police isn't very happy with SKS & complains about it every chance they get.

SKS off course.... even if they're given to ansars... they won't like it.... WW1 era rust used by british then the pakistanis and still in service.... they're prone to getting jammed and breaking in times of need.... now that's concerning

 

[Zarvan]

Type 56 assault Rifle, SKS & Spas 12 shotgun is the general issue right now. Though Police isn't very happy with SKS & complains about it every chance they get.

I think I would prefer to see some pictures

 

[Michael Corleone]

https://goo.gl/images/McgHRo

what are these shotguns called?

I think I would prefer to see some pictures

the most hated one here

https://goo.gl/images/lSl0MB

 

[Arthur]

SKS off course.... even if they're given to ansars... they won't like it.... WW1 era rust used by british then the pakistanis and still in service.... they're prone to getting jammed and breaking in times of need.... now that's concerning

SKS is Russian. BD uses the Chinese variant.

https://goo.gl/images/McgHRo

what are these shotguns called?


the most hated one here

https://goo.gl/images/lSl0MB

The main challenge comes with it, is the length. The standard police vehicle in Bangladesh is generally a Mitsubishi / Nissan/Toyota double cabin pickup like this one.

There isn't much space for a bulky weapon like the SKS or Type 56 carbine. It's a hindrance for quick access & disembarkation of the constables seating in the back or inside the cab.

 

[Michael Corleone]

SKS is Russian. BD uses the Chinese variant.



The main challenge comes with it is the length. The standard police vehicle in Bangladesh is generally a Mitsubishi / Nissan double cabin pickup like this one.
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There isn't much space for a bulky weapon like the SKS or Type 56 carbine. It's a hindrance for quick access & disembarkation of the constabless seating in the back or inside the cab.

sorry... i made a messup between SKS and lee enfield!

 

[Zabaniyah]

Those are not police. They are SSF responsible for protection of VIP's.

 

[Arthur]

Those are not police. They are SSF responsible for protection of VIP's.

SPBN is Police. Just specifically trained for vip protection duties.

And SSF isn't an unalloyed force either. It is an special unit consisting members from all branches of the armed & law enforcement forces. Much like the RAB, sance that RAB isn't Special force.