Dhaka, May 20: Bangladesh Air Force has been providing assistance in dealing with any kind of national disaster. Bangladesh Air Force is providing emergency air transport and medical evacuation assistance in aid to civil power under Bangladesh Armed Forces. In line with this, Bangladesh Air Force has prepared 06 transport aircraft and 29 helicopters in this coronavirus situation to operate for disaster management after the cyclone Amphan. Disaster Management Cell at BAF Base Bashar and Ops rooms at all BAF Bases of the Bangladesh Air Force have been opened to provide necessary assistance 24 hours a day for pre and post-disaster management. All these transport aircraft and helicopters of Bangladesh Air Force have been kept ready for quick inspection of the cyclone affected areas, assessment of damage and delivery of relief services. Cameras have been installed in BAF MI-17 series helicopters to capture photos and videos of the damage which will reveal the true picture of the affected areas and help to play a supportive role in post-disaster management. Bangladesh Air Force is always ready with its manpower and resources to assist the Ministry of Water Resources, Civil Administration, PWD and Local Administration in dealing with any situation including quick rescue, relief and medical assistance. Bangladesh Air Force has set up Barisal Airfield as a forward staging area to assist in post Amphan disaster management. Besides, plans have been made to distribute relief items in 1,000 suitable packets by parachute to the people of the affected areas. Bangladesh Air Force has always been providing assistance professionally in dealing with any kind of National disaster.
