Dhaka, June 17: Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) is going to replace the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission contingent deployed in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). As part of this replacement, 125 BAF members departed from Dhaka for the Central African Republic on June 17, 2024 (Monday) aboard a UN-chartered aircraft (Ethiopian Airlines).
The Armed Military Utility Helicopter Unit is led by Air Commodore Mohammed Mahfuz Uddin, afwc, acsc, psc, GD(P), Mentionable that, Bangladesh Air Force has achieved good reputation and glory by performing their duties in mitigating conflict with efficiency, professionalism and sincerity. Special Munajat was offered seeking more excellence of the contingents in future at the departure lounge of the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) prior to their departure for Central African Republic.
Director of Overseas Air Operation of Bangladesh Air Force Air Commodore Rushad Din Asad, BPP, ndu, aowc, psc were present at the airport during departure. Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, BBP, OSP, GUP, nswc, psc delivered his inspirational and directional speech to the contingent members at Bangladesh Air Force Headquarters on 13 June 2024 and offered special Munajat for the success of the mission. While addressing, Chief of Air Staff advised them to discharge their duties with honesty, professionalism and sincerity and bring honour for Bangladesh Air Force as well as for the country.
