Government to buy more fighter jets
Law Minister Anisul Huq told parliament yesterday that the government has a plan to purchase more advanced technology fighter jets in light of Forces Goal-2030 to modernise the Air Force.
Anisul, who is in charge of the Ministry of Defence in Parliamentary Affairs, was replying to a tabled question of ruling Awami League MP Anwar Hossain Khan from Laxmipur-1.
The minister said there are currently eight squadrons fighter jets in Bangladesh Air Force.
He said navy currently has more than 65 warships, two helicopters and four maritime aircraft -- including two submarines.
Meanwhile, Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque told the parliament that there are no brave freedom fighters working in government services at present.
Minister of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Shahab Uddin informed the House that the global biodiversity is facing a serious threat due to human activities.
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