The Bangladeshi Army required armoured vehicles with limited weight but good protection, firepower and speed.

[2] The Durjoy uses a 730 horsepower (540 kW) diesel engine and has a power to weight ratio of 17.4 hp per tonnes.

The maximum speed of the vehicle varies: in fact the tank can run at 49 kilometres per hour (30 mph) max.

[2] The Durjoy tanks require a crew of 4 people which includes commander, driver, gunner and loader.

Unlike the basic Type 59, the Durjoy has an air conditioning system to increase crew comfort and complete NBC protection.

[2] The primary protection system of the tank is made of a layer of thick steel modular composite armour.

To increase protection against APFSDS, HEAT and ATGM rounds, there is Chinese 3rd generation explosive reactive armour on the tank's front and turret.

The Durjoy uses a modern fire-control system comparable to the fourth generation Chinese tanks.