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Catastrophic failure: Bangladesh tank blast puts Chinese military hardware under spotlight

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What happened

A Chinese-origin tank exploded during an exercise, killing two soldiers and injuring another.

This incident follows other nations reporting issues with Chinese military equipment.

Key facts

  • Reported by Times of India and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:29:12 UTC.

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