Published: 11:58 PM, 01 November 2026
Air Chief asks Congo-bound peacekeepers to uphold discipline, integrity
Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan on Sunday urged members of the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) contingent heading for the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) to perform their duties with discipline, integrity, professionalism and dedication to uphold the country's image.
"Demonstrate professionalism, honesty and dedication in discharging your responsibilities during the UN mission, thereby enhancing the reputation and prestige of the Bangladesh Air Force and the country," he said.
The Air Chief made the remarks while briefing members of the Utility Aviation Unit-23 contingent at Air headquarters in Dhaka Cantonment, BSS reports.
Later, he attended a special munajat seeking the overall success of the contingent's mission.
Currently, a 134-member BAF contingent, equipped with four MI-series helicopters and various ground support equipment, is deployed in the UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO).
The Utility Aviation Unit-23 will replace the existing contingent, said an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate press release issued here this afternoon.
Air Commodore ATM Irfanur Rahman will lead the new contingent.
Of the contingent members, 23 departed for DR Congo from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on October 28, while the remaining 112 are scheduled to leave on November 4.
Principal Staff Officers of Air headquarters, Air Officers stationed in Dhaka and senior officials from Air headquarters and different air bases were present at the programme, the release added.
