Officially formed 28 Sep 1973, nearly 2 years after Bangladesh became independent from Pakistan. Main helicopter bases (2003) are Jessore (VGJR) in the west, Dhaka/Tejgaon (VGTJ) in central plain and Chittagong (VGEG) in the south east. 
News about Bangladesh Biman Bahini |
Bangladesh Air Force Signs for Five More Mi-171Sh
19-Jun-17 - Russian Helicopters to deliver in 2018 a new batch of five Mi-171Sh military transport helicopters to the Bangladesh’s Air Force
Five Mi-171Sh Delivered to Bangladesh
11-Dec-15 - Bangladesh received 5 new Mi-171Sh equipped with additional fuel tanks and the latest avionics enabling them to all weather operations
Bangladesh orders Two Maritime SAR AW139
14-Jul-14 - Finmeccanica – AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh has signed a contract for two AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopters.
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