Bangladesh Air Force sent 190 peacekeepers to the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday, replacing personnel currently stationed there. Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan addressed the departing troops at headquarters before their mission. He stressed the importance of maintaining discipline and professionalism while serving abroad. The briefing ended with prayers for mission success.
Air Commodore Md Enamul Karim commands the new contingent that flew from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport via Ethiopian Airlines. The peacekeepers will continue BAF's established work in support of the United Nations stabilization effort. Local Congolese officials and citizens have praised previous Bangladesh units for their effective service. Air Vice Marshal Javed Tanveer Khan attended the farewell ceremony with other senior officers.
Air Commodore Md Enamul Karim commands the new contingent that flew from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport via Ethiopian Airlines. The peacekeepers will continue BAF's established work in support of the United Nations stabilization effort. Local Congolese officials and citizens have praised previous Bangladesh units for their effective service. Air Vice Marshal Javed Tanveer Khan attended the farewell ceremony with other senior officers.
