The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ বিমান বাহিনী, romanized: Bāṅlādēś Bimān Bāhinī) is the aerial warfare branch of the Bangladesh Armed Forces. The air force is primarily responsible for air defence of Bangladesh's sovereign territory as well as providing air support to the Bangladesh Army and Bangladesh Navy.
Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, BBP, OSP, GUP, nswc, psc, GD (P) assumed the command of Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) on 11 June 2024. He was born at Dhaka in a …
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The Bangladesh Air Force has come a long way since its inception during the Liberation War, evolving into a formidable and highly capable force that is dedicated to defending the nation's airspace and supporting its strategic interests.
The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ বিমান বাহিনী, romanized: Bangladesh Biman Bahini) is the aerial warfare branch of the Bangladesh Armed Forces. It is responsible for air defence of Bangladesh's sovereign territory as well as providing air support to the Bangladesh Army and Bangladesh Navy .
The origin of Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) dates back to 1920 in British India when the Indian politicians demanded for inclusion of local people in the Royal Air Force because some members of Indian Royal Flying Core had earned name and fame in the 1st World War.
In recognition of his outstanding service, Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan was awarded with highest peacetime medal - Air Force Medal 'BBP'. Extraordinary Service Medal 'OSP' and Glorious Flying Medal 'GUP'.