Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) is set 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 Thursday aboard a UN-chartered aircraft (Ethiopian Airlines), the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a press release on Thursday.
The Armed Military Utility Helicopter Unit is led by Air Commodore Imranur Rahman, the release mentioned.
Mentionable that, Bangladesh Air Force has achieved good reputation and glory by performing their duties in mitigating conflict with efficiency, professionalism and sincerity.
Special prayers were 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, it added.
Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Admin) Air Vice Marshal Rushad Din Asad was present at the airport during departure, according to the release.
The Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, delivered his inspirational and directional speech to the contingent members at Bangladesh Air Force Headquarters on Monday and offered special prayers 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, mentioned the release.
