Bangladesh air boss jets to Turkey for weapons shopping spree

Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan left Dhaka on Wednesday for a five-day official visit to Turkey after receiving an invitation from the Turkish Air Force. The Bangladesh Air Force chief will meet with the leadership of the Turkish Air Force, the Secretary of the Turkish Defense Industry, and other high-ranking military and civilian officials to discuss matters of common interest. His itinerary includes stops at Turkish Aerospace Industries and various government and private defense manufacturing companies. He is scheduled to return to Bangladesh on Oct. 6.