Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) is on the verge of replacing its BANATU-14, MONUSCO, DR Congo contingent. Respected Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, BBP, OSP, GUP, nswc, psc addressed the contingent members of BANATU-15 at Air Headquarters on 20 January 2026 (Tuesday).

While addressing, Chief of Air Staff advised peacekeepers to discharge their duties with discipline, honesty, professionalism and sincerity to bring good reputation for Bangladesh Air Force as well as for the country. Thereafter, he participated in a special munajat arranged for the success of the contingent. Amongst others Principal Staff Officers, Air Officer Commanding of Dhaka area, senior BAF officers of Air Headquarters and Bases were present on the occasion.

Mentionable that, BAF deployed 01 x C-130B aircraft and necessary ground support equipment in the said mission area. The BANATU-15 contingent will be led by Group Captain Mohammad Salim Javed, BUP, psc. 35 members of BANATU-15 contingent will depart from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka to the Democratic Republic of Congo on 25 January 2026. Rest 27 contingent members will depart to the Democratic Republic of Congo on 02 February 2026.