Responding to journalists’ questions about whether the fighter jet training base in Dhaka would be relocated, Air Commodore Shahidul Islam said, “This base is vital for securing the capital’s airspace. Many countries around the world maintain similar bases in their capital cities.”
At the press conference, Air Commodore Md. Mizanur Rahman, Chief Coordinator of the Air Force’s Emergency Coordination Center, addressed the aircraft crash incident. He stated, “On the day of the incident, the Bangladesh Air Force participated in rescue operations, and a high-level investigation committee was formed on the same day. A team of experts from China is likely to assist in the investigation. International cooperation will help identify the root cause of the accident.”
He further assured, “The Air Force will provide full support to all victims and those injured in the incident. We will continue to offer all necessary assistance for as long as required.”