Dhaka, 30 April: Like previous years, Bangladesh Air Force’s annual exercise ‘AKASH BIJOY-2025’ has commenced on 23 April 2025. As part of this exercise, several important segments were incorporated into a Final Integrated Exercise (LIVEX), which was successfully showcased today Wednesday (30-04-2025) at Bangladesh Air Force Base Bir Uttam A K Khandker, Kurmitola, Dhaka Cantonment.
The Honorable Chief Adviser of the Interim Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Professor Muhammad Yunus graced the event as the Chief Guest and observed the exercise. Following the event, he participated in an interactive session with the members of Bangladesh Air Force. During this time, Chief of Air Staff of Bangladesh Air Force Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, BBP, OSP, GUP, nswc, psc expressed his deep gratitude to the Honorable Chief Adviser for his presence, which significantly boosted the morale and inspired the members of the force. As a token of thankfulness, a crest was presented to the Chief Adviser on behalf of Bangladesh Air Force. The event was further dignified by the presence of various government advisers, the Chiefs of Army and Navy, civil and military high officials and other distinguished guests.
‘AKASH BIJOY-2025’ serves as a significant demonstration of Bangladesh Air Force’s operational readiness, high proficiency, and interservice jointness. Under the directives of Air Headquarters, all bases and units of Bangladesh Air Force are actively participating in the exercise deploying various types of fighters aircraft, transport aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, radars, and other air defense elements along with associated units.
To enhance the effectiveness of the exercise in a realistic manner, Bangladesh Air Force resources were divided into two groups, simulating distinct operational scenarios. This approach enables the Air Force to thoroughly evaluate its efficiency, combat readiness, operational capabilities and to identify the obstacles and challenges in detail.
Additionally, selected representatives from Bangladesh Army, Bangladesh Navy, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), Bangladesh Police, Fire Service and Civil Defence, and Bangladesh National Cadet Corps (BNCC) have also participated in the exercise. Their involvement underscores the strong emphasis on jointness modern warfare and inter-agency cooperation in modern warfare.
Bangladesh Air Force remains ever-ready, highly committed, and dedicated to safeguarding the nation’s total airspace, and sovereignty. Exercise ‘AKASH BIJOY-2025’ upholds this spirit and reflects the unwavering professionalism and dedication of all members of Bangladesh Air Force.
