Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan addressed the members of the contingent (BANAMUHU-6) at Air Headquarters today. Photo: ISPR

DHAKA, June 16, 2025 (BSS)- Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) is on the verge of 
replacing Bangladesh Armed Military Utility Helicopter Unit-6 (BANAMUHU-6) 
contingent at the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic 
(MINUSCA).

Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan addressed the members 
of the contingent (BANAMUHU-6) at Air Headquarters today, said an
Inter-Services Public Relations press release. 

While addressing, the Chief of Air Staff advised peacekeepers to discharge 
their duties with honesty, professionalism and sincerity to bring good 
reputation for Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) as well as for the country. 

Thereafter, he participated in a special munajat arranged for the success of 
the contingent.

Among others, principal staff officers, air officer commanding of the Air 
Bases of Dhaka area, senior BAF officers of the Air Headquarters and Bases 
were present on the occasion.

Mentionable, BAF deployed 03 (Three) Armed Version Mi-171 helicopters 
equipped with Night Vision Systems and necessary ground support equipment in 
the said mission area. 

The BANAMUHU-6 contingent will be led by Air Commodore Imranur Rahman.
It will depart for the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) from Hazrat 
Shahjalal International Airport on June 19, 2025.