The President Parade (Winter)-2025, marking the commissioning of No 87 BAFA (Bangladesh Air Force Academy) Course, Direct Entry-2025B and SPSSC-2025B of Bangladesh Air Force, was held at BAF Academy in Jashore on Thursday.
Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan attended the ceremony as chief guest, according to the ISPR.
He reviewed the smartly turned-out parade and took salute at the impressive march past. He handed over trophies and flying badges among the Graduating Officers.
The Chief of Air Staff remembered with deep respect all the freedom fighters and war-wounded freedom fighters who laid down their lives in the great Liberation War of 1971, whose immense sacrifices resulted in today's independent and sovereign Bangladesh.
He also remembered the members of the Kilo Flight, who led the fearless and successful air campaign that created unwavering morale in the Liberation War and conducted adventurous aerial battles, whose strong conviction paved the way for the establishment of an independent and sovereign Bangladesh.
The Chief of Air Staff said the scope and demand of the armed forces have expanded worldwide. “Keeping this goal in mind, the training system of the Air Force has been made more modern and up-to-date.”
He further said that state of the art training aircraft and simulators have been added to ensure better training of the future generation of the Air Force. It is a matter of pride for all of us that the reputation of the training quality of the Bangladesh Air Force Academy has become known in the international community today. Many members of the domestic and foreign military forces are participating in training at the educational institutions of the Air Force.
Pilots of the Bangladesh Army and Navy are successfully receiving flying training from the Air Force Academy. So far, 30 foreign flight cadets have successfully completed their training from this academy.
This has made the image of the Bangladesh Air Force brighter and stronger in the outside world.
He wished success to the newly commissioned officers and thanked all the members of Bangladesh Air Force Academy.
A total of 40 Officer Cadets including 8 Female Officer Cadets were commissioned during the parade. Officer Cadet Academy Senior Under Officer Tanjim-Ul-Islam commanded the parade.
Among others, members of the diplomatic mission, serving and retired civil and military high officials, local dignitaries and guardians of the newly commissioned officers were present in the ceremony.