Chief of Bangladesh Air Force, Air Marshal Shaikh Abdul Hannan on the Combined Graduation Parade on the Air Force Academy at Dundigal on the outskirts of Hyderabad on Saturday.
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India and Bangladesh have an umbilical connection and this connection has been extra profound because the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971, mentioned Bangladesh Air Force chief, Air Marshal Shaikh Abdul Hannan.

He was the chief visitor and reviewing officer of the Combined Graduation Parade held on the Air Force Academy in Dundigal on Saturday.

Speaking on the event, the officer mentioned, “This makes me recall the invaluable contribution of India as a whole and the Indian Air Force in particular during the 1971 liberation war. The Bangladesh Air Force was born on the soil of this beautiful country in Dimapur on September 28, 1971. Today, both countries have an understanding of mutual trust and respect. They have a significant role to play in ensuring the security of the region. Our defence forces conduct regular exercises to ensure that we have synergy in our effort.”

Congratulating the cadets on their commencement, he mentioned, “Your induction as an air warrior in one of the finest air forces in the world is a great hallmark of your life. The effective training, regimentation, professionalism and camaraderie at the academy will surely benefit you as you shoulder more responsibility as an officer.”

He additionally instructed the cadets that current and future safety challenges could possibly be successfully countered by repeatedly upgrading and enhancing technological functionality. “In order to stay ahead of time and be well prepared for the growing requirement, strategies  should be dynamic, flexible and updated. It is in this context that the IAF will stand to derive maximum benefit from the young and innovative minds that can take on these challenges in a professional and competent manner,” he identified.

The flying and floor coaching syllabus have undergone a change to extend the rigour by means of the introduction of disruptive and sensible coaching workouts, he added whereas appreciating the modifications in coaching developments made by the IAF.