Be an efficient, ideal force
President Abdul Hamid yesterday urged members of Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) to acquire world-class skills so that they can become more efficient and uphold image of the country and the force.
“Attaining professional skills is very important. These skills boost self-confidence as well as enhance the force’s goodwill and dignity. So you have to prepare yourselves as skilled and ideal air force members,” he said.
The president came up with the remarks while addressing a ceremony to award National Standard to squadrons 1, 3, 5, 8, 9 and 71 of BAF Bangabandhu Base at Kurmitola.
“You need advanced training and hard work to gain skills. You have to remember that unwavering dedication and relentless efforts are needed to achieve any goal… and to take the achievements of Air Force to a new height,” he said.
Considering the country’s geographical location, scope of economic development and prospects, the government is very sincere to make the air force a modern, powerful and professional force, the president said.
“The government continued its efforts to integrate sophisticated aircraft and machinery and restructuring the Air Force’s organisational framework under Forces Goal 2030,” the president said.
In this regard, the president said Bangabandhu Aeronautical Centre has been built at the Bangabandhu Base, aiming to provide safe and affordable maintenance of all types of aircraft, radars and other equipment.
He also hoped that overhauling of foreign force’s aircraft and helicopters will also be possible at the centre in future.
Hamid stressed the need for proper maintenance of all air force equipment, including warplanes.
“Bangladesh is now on the highway of development. Security is essential for development. That’s why the security of our airspace is vital. I firmly believe that our air force will be able to perform this responsibility successfully,” the president said.
Earlier, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Masihuzzaman Serniabat and Commander of Bangabandhu Base Air Vice Marshal M Sayed Hossain welcomed the president when he reached the parade ground.
Accompanied by Sayed Hossain and Wing Commander Masudur Rahman, the president inspected the parade and took salute. Secretaries concerned to the president were also present during the event.
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