Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called upon all concerned to work together for keeping the continuity of development flow of Bangladesh Air Force with the profound wisdom and vision of Bangabandhu.
She said, “We want to build the Bangladesh Air Force as one of the most modern and advanced force.”
“We have many plans for further development of the force. We will implement these plans if we win in the next election,” she added.
The prime minister said this while inaugurating Bangabandhu Complex at the parade ground of Bangladesh Air Force Academy (BAFA) in Jashore, reports BSS.
Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the complex by unveiling the plaque of bronze bust sculpture of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at the BAFA on Thursday.
“We are a nation which earned independence through an armed struggle. So, we have to live among global comity keeping our head high,” she said.
“We don’t want war with any country, but we must have preparation to face any outside aggression to protect our independence and sovereignty,” the prime minister said.
Urging members of the BAF to be self-confident and careful about own dignity, she said they have to work with utmost honesty and patriotism to take the airport force as well as the country forward.
According to an ISPR release, Bangabandhu Complex was built as one of the world class training centre in order to materialise the Vision-2041 of the present government.
The complex will play a pioneering role in making efficient pilots and well qualified military officials.
The prime minister said the government has asked the Air Force to build a plant or industry at Lalmonirhat Airport for manufacturing and repairing of aircrafts.
“I hope, that day is not far away when Bangladesh Air Force will be able to fly their own aircraft. In this way, we are moving forward towards Vision 2041,” she said.
The prime minister said her government is committed to build a modern and intelligent armed force. For this purpose, ‘Forces Goal-2030’ has been formulated which is being implemented gradually.
“As a part of that plan, she said, modern and full-fledged air force base Bangabandhu has been established. A full-fledged air base has been set up in Cox’s Bazar for observation of the military and civilian infrastructure in the south and southeastern parts of the country, especially on the airspace of the ‘Exclusive Economic Zone’ of the country.
Sheikh Hasina said new air defence radar has been set up in Cox’s Bazar considering the importance of airspace surveillance.
The government has approved a project to set up ‘Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Aviation and Aerospace University’ for further advancement of the aviation sector, she the prime minister.
Earlier on her arrival at the Air Force Academy, the Prime Minister was given a guard of honour by a smartly-turned out contingent of the Bangladesh Air Force.
Ministers, PM’s security advisor, Chiefs of three services, foreign diplomats, parliament members and high civil and military officials were present.
She also inaugurated the operation of 105 Advanced Jet Training Unit and laid foundation of Airmen Training Institute of BAF Zahurul Haq Airbase in Chattogram through a video conference.
