staff reporter, Dhaka : Bangladesh Air Force observed 46th martyrdom anniversary of former Chief of Air Staff Air Vice Marshal Muhammad Khademul Bashar, Bir Uttam and Squadron Leader Mofijul Haque on 01 September 2022, Thursday with due dignity and solemnity. Air Vice Marshal Bashar possesses the dignity for commanding the 6th sector during Liberation War of Bangladesh. Bangladesh Air Force remembers this heroic freedom fighter with due respect and honour for his glorious contribution in achieving independence and deconstruction of Bangladesh Air Force. This brave pilot was martyred on 01 September 1976 in a tragic air crash. Mentionable that Squadron Leader Mofijul Haque was also martyred in the same air crash.
On this occasion, dua mahfil was arranged at the central mosques of all BAF Bases and Units. A special munajat was also offered seeking divine blessings for salvation of the departed souls and for the continued peace and prosperity of the country. Senior BAF officers, Airmen and civilians were present in the doa mahfil. Besides, BAF Base Bangabandhu organized dua and fatiha at their graves.
