Some members of the armed forces have also been infected while assisting in the fight against the invisible enemy, but the number of infections is “marginal and controllable” due to their disciplined lifestyle, an army official said. The Bangladesh Armed Forces – consisting of the army, navy and air force - began assisting the administration in every division and district of the country from March 24. Air Force helicopter helping Covid-19 patientsBangladesh Air Force has been providing support through emergency aviation and medical evacuations said ISPR Director Lt Col Abdullah Ibn Zaid. He also said a special Bangladesh Air Force helicopter is ready to transport Covid-19 patients in case of emergencies. The process of installing such facilities in other helicopters and aircraft of Bangladesh Air Force is underway.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 02, 2020 05:26 UTC