Bangladesh Air Force Museum became open for the public on October 2014 at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Agargaon, Dhaka. It is located at the western side of runway adjacent to Taltola gate. Within its lofty interior, different phased out air craft and equipment have been kept including the aircraft those took part in our glorious Liberation War. The Air Force Museum is open on weekdays (Monday-Thursday) from 2 PM to 8 PM. On weekends it is open from 10 AM to 8 PM, Sunday is the day off for this area, so the museum is closed on Sundays. The entry fee of this museum is 20 taka.
There are four different galleries in the museum. These are Air Force gallery where illustrate some memorable and historical photos. Liberation War gallery where bring back to us the history of the liberation war. There is a gallery for showing medals and uniforms from different year. The last one is the peacekeepers corner to demonstrate the value of Bangladeshi Soldiers in the International Arena. Apart from these there is a souvenir corner too where you can buy posters, mug, t-shirts with the monogram of the National Air Force.
BAF Museum was established on 17 June 1987. At that time the museum was located in No-3 hanger of BAF Base Bashar, Dhaka cantonment. It was not open for public as we knew, just like the prison museum situated inside the Dhaka Central Jail. Once in a year on 16th December, there was a Military March held along with a three days long Army Weaponry Show. But now it is open for the public visitor. People are already started enjoying the place.
There are several counter service and local service buses available from different location of Dhaka city. If you are moving from Uttara area or Farmgate area via Mohakhali just get ready to step off at Agargaon Bus stop, Sher-E-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka. Most popular transport system in Dhaka city is Rickshaw. You can find available buses (Local or direct service) in coming inside or move outside Dhaka city.
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