Hasina announces new air bases to strengthen air force
Sumon Mahbub, from Jessore, bdnews24.com
Published: 31 Dec 2017 01:12 PM BdST Updated: 31 Dec 2017 02:26 PM BdST
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has announced the construction of two new air bases in Barisal and Sylhet to strengthen and improve the capability of the Bangladesh air force.
Hasina made the announcement during a speech in Jessore on Saturday after inspecting a parade by new officers at the Air Force Academy.

Multi-role combat aircraft, advanced troop aircraft, modern basic training, helicopters, jet trainer aircraft, simulators, unmanned aerial vehicle systems, long and short range air defence radars and medium range surface to air missiles will also be incorporated into the air force soon, she said.

“The members of the air force must always be ready to serve the country in addition to protecting our freedom and sovereignty,” Hasina told them.
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