BAF peacekeeping contingent replaces in Congo. Photo: ISPR

DHAKA, Sept 28, 2025 (BSS) - The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) is replacing a 
total 190 peacekeepers of the Utility Aviation Unit contingent deployed in 
the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of 
Congo.
 
As part of it, a new contingent of 190 BAF members left Dhaka for Congo in a 
Chartered Biman by the United Nations (Ethiopian Airlines), said a release of 
Inter-Services of Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate here today.
 
Air Commodore Md Enamul Karim will lead this BAF contingent in Congo.
 
A special prayer ceremony was organised at Hazrat Shahjalal International 
Airport (HSIA), wishing that the peacekeepers may achieve more excellence in 
the future, keeping their reputation and success intact.
 
Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Operations) Air Vice Marshal Javed Tanvir Khan 
and senior officers of the Air Force were present at the airport to bid them 
farewell.
 
Earlier, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Hassan Mahmud Khan gave a short 
briefing to the members of the Congo-bound Air Force contingent at the Air 
Force Headquarters on the occasion on Wednesday last.
 
He called upon them to carry out their assigned duties in the UN peacekeeping 
mission with discipline, honesty, professionalism and sincerity, thereby 
bringing a good name to the BAF as well as for the country.
 
He laid special importance on adhering to religious values and principles 
during the assignment there.
 
The Air Chief also directed to follow the guidelines of the Bangladesh 
government to protect health and prevent the spread of the diseases, as well 
as to properly follow all the medical protocols prescribed by the World 
Health Organization (WHO) and the UN as well. 
 
He also participated in a special prayer organised for the success of the 
mission.