Expressing hope for building warplanes in the country, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said, “We have a desire to build warplanes in Bangladesh.” Therefore, I am preparing to do research on it and protect the airspace myself. I am working to take 10 more steps forward in the field of protection and defense of the country’s independence and sovereignty. I believe that I will be successful in this case too.

He was speaking at a ceremony to present the national flag to 11 squadrons and 21 squadrons of the Air Force today (February 23). The Prime Minister joined the video conference from Ganobhaban.

Sheikh Hasina said Bangladesh Air Force has a glorious history. Responding to the call of the Father of the Nation, the Air Force took part in the great liberation war shoulder to shoulder with the common people. They have attacked numerous targets in Pakistan. The nation will always remember the courage they showed even with limited strength.

He said after independence, the father of the nation dreamed that Bangladesh would be prosperous from all sides. From that dream he built an armed force with limited resources. He especially built modern aircraft. Go through the Defense Policy of Bangladesh-1974. In that light we are building the armed forces. I am working to modernize the defense sector of the country and take it a few steps forward. I am doing various works including establishment of Bangabandhu Aviation University in Lalmonirhat. Besides this university of Bangladesh Air Force, aeronautical center is also being constructed. These institutes can be used for research to make warplanes in the country. At the same time, we have taken steps to protect the independence and sovereignty of the country and to go a few steps further in the field of defense. Inshallah we believe we will succeed in this.

Addressing the members of the Air Force who received the national flag, the Prime Minister said it was a matter of pride and honor to qualify for the national flag. It is everyone’s responsibility to protect the quality of this flag. I think you will always be ready to make the highest sacrifices to protect this dignity and the independence and sovereignty of the country. Professional air force is essential for any country in the age of globalization. We are working to implement the Forces Goal to build a modern and up-to-date force.

“The Corona epidemic has paralyzed all of us,” he said. Can’t do much. But we are working to change the destiny of the common man. I am giving weight to every human being. I’m lighting their house. No one will be homeless. Will not be in the dark. I have launched Bangabandhu Satellite-1. Perspective Plan 2041 and Delta Plan 100. I am working on implementation. I will build a hunger and poverty free Bangladesh of the dream of the father of the nation. 21 Squadron Dedicated offensive squadron in the front row of Bangladesh Air Force. This squadron started its journey by operating FT-6 and A-5 warplanes. Currently this squadron conducts observation missions at the highest end of our air defense identification zone which is really commendable.