The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) is on the verge of replacing the Bangladesh Armed Military Utility Helicopter Unit-5 (BANAMUHU-5) contingent at the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA).
Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan addressed the contingent members of BANAMUHU-6 at Air Headquarters on Monday, said a media release from the ISPR.
While addressing the Chief of Air Staff advised peacekeepers to discharge their duties with honesty, professionalism, and sincerity, bringing a good reputation for the Bangladesh Air Force as well as for the country.
He, later, participated in a special munajat arranged for the success of the contingent.
Principal Staff Officers, Air Officers Commanding of the air bases of the Dhaka area, and senior BAF officers of air headquarters and bases were present, among others, on the occasion.
Mentionable that, BAF deployed three Armed Version Mi-171 helicopters equipped with Night Vision System and necessary ground support equipment in the said mission area.
BANAMUHU-6 contingent will be led by Air Commodore Imranur Rahman. The contingent will depart for the Central African Republic from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka on June 19.
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