President stresses modernisation of BAF training

President Abdul Hamid yesterday stressed bringing changes to the education and training programmes of Bangladesh Air Forces keeping pace with the world.

"Globalisation and rapid development of technologies have brought changes to the security system of the world. Different techniques are being used worldwide to face terrorism and militancy." he said.

Hamid was addressing a ceremony to hand over National Standard Award to BAF Base Matiur Rahman at the base in Jessore.

He asked the BAF members to build themselves as skilled and ideal air force members and remain careful about ensuring the effective use and maintenance of war weapons, radars and aircraft.

The construction of "Bangabandhu Complex" is now progressing fast at the Air Force Academy for providing modern training to BAF members, he said.

The 210 Maintenance Unit of Bir Shreshtha Matiur Rahman Base has saved huge foreign currency by overhauling a 122 PT-6 aircraft. China's Jilin Aviation has given this unit the Certificate of Professional Excellence. In recognition of this success, BAF Base Matiur Rahman has achieved the national standard award.