125 BAF members departed from Dhaka for the  Central African Republic on Thursday. Photo: ISPR

DHAKA, June 19, 2025 (BSS) - Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) is going to replace 
the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission contingent deployed in the Central 
African Republic (MINUSCA).
 
As part of this replacement, 125 BAF members departed from Dhaka for the 
Central African Republic on Thursday aboard an UN-chartered Ethiopian 
Airlines, said an Inter Services Public Relation (ISPR) release here today. 

Air Commodore Imranur Rahman is leading the Armed Military Utility Helicopter 
Unit.

Mentionable, BAF has achieved good reputation and glory by performing their 
duties in mitigating conflict with efficiency, professionalism and sincerity. 

A special Munajat was offered seeking more excellence of the contingents in 
future at the departure lounge of the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport 
(HSIA) prior to their departure for Central African Republic.

During the time, Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Admin) Air Vice Marshal Rushad 
Din Asad was present at the airport. 

Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan delivered his 
inspirational and directional speech to the contingent members at Bangladesh 
Air Force Headquarters on June 16 last and offered a special munajat for the 
success of the mission.
 
While addressing, the Chief of Air Staff advised them to discharge their 
duties with honesty, professionalism and sincerity and bring honour for 
Bangladesh Air Force as well as for the country the release added.