DHAKA, May 20, 2020 (BSS) – Bangladesh Air Force has prepared six
transport aircraft and 29 helicopters amidst the coronavirus situation
to conduct disaster management operations after the cyclone Amphan.
According to an ISPR press release today, Bangladesh Air Force has
been providing assistance in dealing with any kind of national
disaster.
Bangladesh Air Force is providing emergency air transport and
medical evacuation assistance in aid to civil power under the
Bangladesh Armed Forces.
The release said Disaster Management Cell at BAF Base Bashar and Ops
rooms at all BAF Bases of the Bangladesh Air Force have been opened to
provide necessary assistance 24 hours a day for pre and post-disaster
management.
All these transport aircraft and helicopters of Bangladesh Air Force
have been kept ready for quick inspection of the cyclone affected
areas, assessment of damage and delivery of relief services.
Cameras have been installed in BAF MI-17 series helicopters to
capture photos and videos of the damage which will reveal the true
picture of the affected areas and help to play a supportive role in
post-disaster management.
Bangladesh Air Force is always ready with its manpower and resources
to assist the Ministry of Water Resources, Civil Administration, PWD
and Local Administration in dealing with any situation including quick
rescue, relief and medical assistance.
Bangladesh Air Force has set up Barisal Airfield as a forward
staging area to assist in post Amphan disaster management.
Besides, plans are also there to distribute relief items in 1,000
suitable packets by parachute to the people of the affected areas.
Bangladesh Air Force has always been providing assistance
professionally in dealing with any kind of National disaster.