Dhaka, Nov 04 (V7N)- A 111-member contingent of the Bangladesh Air Force has departed for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to participate in a United Nations peacekeeping mission.
The contingent left Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Wednesday morning (November 4) aboard a United Nations-chartered Ethiopian Airlines flight.
Led by Air Commodore A T M Irfanur Rahman, the contingent is set to perform peacekeeping duties in the African country under the UN mission.
Before their departure, prayers and special supplications (munajat) were offered at the airport, seeking the safety and success of the deployed personnel.
Assistant Chief of Air Staff Air Vice Marshal Rusad Deen Asad, along with other senior Bangladesh Air Force officials, was present at the airport to bid farewell to the contingent members.
Members of the Bangladesh Air Force have earned recognition for their professionalism, discipline and dedication while serving in UN peacekeeping operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Their contributions have played an important role in supporting international efforts to maintain peace and stability in the conflict-affected country.
Earlier, on November 1, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan briefed the contingent members ahead of their deployment. He instructed them to maintain the highest standards of professionalism, discipline and commitment throughout their mission.
The deployment reflects Bangladesh's continued participation in United Nations peacekeeping operations and its commitment to international peace and security.
