Bangladesh prime minister says existing facilities are more practical as government plans domestic drone production and stronger military cybersecurity

PM’s adviser says Bangladesh’s move towards buying Chinese fighter jets reflects its greater freedom to make independent defence decisions since August 5, 2024

A robust defence framework enables a state to protect its interests.

Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan yesterday urged all to shun rumours and remain united during these trying times, stressing that it was essential for national sovereignty to have a strong air base in Dhaka’s Kurmitola.

The installation is part of the ongoing modernisation and technological advancement of the air force

ISPR issues detailed statement

Abahani and Muktijoddha Sangsad eased into the quarterfinal stage of the season’s curtain-raising tournament, Independence Cup, with comfortable victories against their respective opponents in the second match-day of Group C on Saturday.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina hands over the Independence Award 2017, the highest state award, to Bangladesh Air Force and 15 distinguished personalities including 1971 veterans.

The government upgrades the status of naval and air force chiefs from vice-admiral and air marshal to admiral and air chief marshal respectively in order to make the rank parallel to army chief.

Asking members of the Bangladesh Army to gain more trust of people, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina hopes that they will always remain ready to resist evil forces to protect the country's independence and sovereignty.

Search and rescue for missing Air Force pilot is underway – a day after his fighter jet crashed into the Bay of Bengal near Chittagong.

A pilot goes missing as a fighter plane of Bangladesh Air Force crashes into Bay of Bengal. The missing pilot is Flight Lieutenant Tahmid.

At least three injured when an air force chopper crash-lands at Chittagong's Shah Amanat International Airport.

An aircraft of Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) reaches Kathmandu with emergency medical team and relief materials to help victims of Nepal earthquake.

Flights at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport are suspended for over half an hour this afternoon after the nose-wheel of a trainee aircraft collapsed while landing.