Dhaka, 30 April :- The Command Safety Seminar-2024 of Bangladesh Air Force has been held at Falcon Hall, Dhaka Cantonment on 30 April 2024, Tuesday. Chief of Air Staff of Bangladesh Air Force Air Chief Marshal Shaikh Abdul Hannan, BBP, BUP, nswc, fawc, psc graced the seminar as Chairman and distributed Flight Safety Trophies.
In his speech, Chief of Air Staff praised Almighty Allah and expressed his satisfaction for the successful inauguration of first Bangabandhu Basic Trainer (BBT) aircraft on 24 March 2024, under the esteemed leadership of Honourable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, marks a historic milestone in our journey towards excellence in safety, training, and operational readiness. Then, he appreciated all BAF personnel for achieving significant 22,929 safe flying hours. Air Chief said, the year was full of events covering operational flying activities. He admired all the personnel of BAF who are engaged in carrying out the duties in different UN deployed contingents and offices. He mentioned about the all-time readiness of BAF to protect our motherland. He appreciated all concerned BAF personnel for successfully completing the Celebration of BAF Raising Day, Parliament Election support mission, President Parade Fly past in BAF Academy, Fly past in connection with the funeral parade of Kilo flight member Squadron Leader Bir Badrul Alam and Air Vice Marshal Bir Sultan Mahmud, different Exercises, MEDEVAC and many missions for the government and sister services. He also mentioned about the participation of BAF in International arena regarding Humanitarian Support Missions in Libya, Turkey and Syria.
At last he applauded the noble objective of the Command Safety Seminar 2024 for creating opportunity to share experiences for BAF professionals to strengthen the attachment and assistance in promoting flight safety. He urged upon all aircrew, technicians, controllers to be more vigilant while enhancing close supervision and strictly following the rules and regulations. Director of Flight safety acted as the Chief organizer and apprised the house regarding the achievement and analysis of all flying occurrences of the year 2023. Bangladesh Air Force Base Bashar was awarded “Inter-Base Flight Safety Trophy” and 11 Squadron, BAF was awarded “Inter-Squadron Khademul Bashar Flight Safety Trophy” for achieving the highest safe flying hours in the year 2023. Moreover, Aircraft Engineering Squadron of Bangladesh Air Force Base Bashar was awarded “Best Aircraft Engineering Squadron Trophy”. Senior BAF officers and Airmen from Air Headquarters and all BAF Bases were present on the occasion. Rest of the personnel were present through Video Tele Conference.
