Bangladesh Ordnance Factories (BOF) is the largest industrial supplier of the Bangladesh Army. Situated in Gazipur, it produces arms, ammunition, and equipment for the Bangladesh Armed Forces.[1]
History
The establishment of a rifle factory and small-arms ammunition plant for Pakistan Army began in 1968 with the technical and financial assistance of the People's Republic of China.[2][3] The facility was inaugurated on 6 April 1970. Although it suffered considerable damage during the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971, its capabilities have been restored and expanded since.[2]
In 1982–1983, BMR (Balancing, Modernization, Replacement) works started which was completed in 1987. After the BMR, the yearly production target of the factory was determined to be 2500 rifles and 15 million ammunition per annum. Project on establishment of 'Automatic Assault Rifle BD-08' factory was under taken in 2004-2005 and it was successfully implemented in the year 2008.