Hasina said Bangabandhu had purchased the most modern fighter jets, Mig-21s, modern transport aircraft, air defence system and helicopters for the air force. Bangladesh Air Force arranged a spectacular parade and fly-past marking the occasion which the prime minister virtually witnessed from her residence. She said: “I want to tell each member of the air force to keep in mind that we had achieved independence through a war. Hasina urged the freshers to prepare themselves utilizing the training obtained from the Bangladesh Air Force in such a way that they could fulfill the desire of Bangladesh. The prime minister said her government has initiated the measures of spreading seeds at hilly, char and remote areas across the country through helicopters.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 20, 2020 09:33 UTC