Dhaka, May 31:- Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) is on the verge of replacing BANAMUHU-2 contingent at United Nations Mission in Central African Republic (MINUSCA). Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Shaikh Abdul Hannan, BBP, BUP, nswc, fawc, psc addressed the members of contingent (BANAMUHU-3) at Bangladesh Air Force Base Bashar, Tejgaon on Tuesday (31-05-2022).
While addressing, Chief of Air Staff advised peacekeepers to discharge their duties with honesty, sincerity, professionalism to bring good reputation for Bangladesh Air Force as well as for the country. Thereafter, he participated in a special munajat arranged for success of the contingent.
Among others Principal Staff Officers, Air Officers Commanding of Dhaka area, senior BAF officers of Air Headquarters and Bases were present on the occasion. Mentionable that, BAF deployed 03 Armed Version MI-171 helicopters equipped with Night Vision System and necessary ground support equipments in the said mission.
BANAMUHU-3 contingent will be led by Group Captain Md Ahsanur Rahman, GUP, afwc, psc, GD (P). On 02 June 2022, the contingent will depart for Central Africa Republic from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka.