Bangladesh Air Force

Since independence in 1971 Bangladesh has shown remarkable progress and resilience. In doing so it has built a strong and professional military capable of defending the nation from any aggressors.

The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF), tasked with the responsibility of defending Bangladesh’s airspace has a manpower strength of 20,000 personnel operating fighters, ground attack aircraft, trainers, transport aircraft and helicopters from Eastern and Western origins.

History

The Bangladesh Air Force was established on the 28th of September, 1971 and formally launched on the 8th of October, 1971 by the government. Initially the BAF was composed of around one hundred