Dhaka, 26 February 2020:- Chief of Air Staff of Bangladesh Air Force, Air Chief Marshal MasihuzzamanSerrniabat, BBP, OSP, ndu, psc awarded BAF Colour to 35 Squadron, 205 Maintenance Unit and School of Physical Fitness (SOPF) of BAF for their efficiency in discharging duties at Bangladesh Air Force Base Bangabandhu, Dhaka on Wednesday (26-02-2020).
On his arrival at BAF Base Bangabandhu, Chief of Air Staff was cordially received by Air Officer Commanding of BAF Base Bangabandhu, Air Vice Marshal M SayedHossain, OSP, BSP, GUP, ndc, psc. During the colour Award Ceremony, Chief of Air Staff witnessed a spectacular parade arranged by Bangladesh Air Force Base Bangabandhu which was led by Wing Commander MdShafiqul Hassan Khan, GD (P). The Chief of Air Staff handed over the BAF colour to 35 Squadron, 205 Maintenance Unit and School of Physical Fitness (SOPF) during the parade which was adorned with a flag Bearer Team and BAF Orchestra. After handing over the BAF Colour, Chief of Air Staff took part in a special munajat. While addressing, Chief of Air Staff respectfully recalled the greatest Bengali of all times, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh MujiburRahman and all the valiant martyers of the country during the liberation war whose sacred sacrifice brought us independence and sovereignty. He mentioned that 35 Squadron, 205 Maintenance Unit and School of Physical Fitness (SOPF) have their own glorious history in BAF. He praised the leading role of 35 Squadron in defending the sky of Bangladesh. He also mentioned about the contribution of 205 Maintenance Unit in repair, maintenance and quality control of all electronics equipments of Bangladesh Air Force. Besides, he appreciated the role of School of Physical Fitness in maintaining physical fitness of BAF personnel as wel as conducting training for different games and sports.
Chief of Air Staff congratulated all members of the squadron and units who received the prestigious BAF Colour and urged them to uphold the honour, dignity and pride of BAF Colour. At the end, he thanked all members of BAF Base Bangabandhu for the colourful parade and gorgeous representation of the Base. Later, he signed Visitor’s Book. Among others, Principle Staff Officers and other members of Bangladesh Air Force were present on the occasion.
Mentionable that the Bangladesh Air Force has been performing various significant duties at national and international arena with great reputation and efficiency. Bangladesh Air Force Base Bangabandhu has been a regular and important contributor to all these duties and responsibilities. In addition to the usual routine activities, this Base has been ensuring round the clock air defence for Bangladesh, providing necessary support to army, navy and other forces, participating in disaster management and assisting civil administration as and when necessary. As recognition to such outstanding versatile contributions, National Standard Award was handed over to Bangladesh Air Force Base Bangabandhu by Hon’ble Prime Minister of the Government of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina on 04 December 2016. In line with this, the said Squadron and Units of BAF were awarded with BAF colour as the recognition of their contributions to the implementation of Forces Goal-2030.
