The pilots of the Bangladesh Air Force saved the lives of many people on Thursday by landing the aircraft from a densely populated area to a sparsely populated area with great courage and skill.
A pilot was killed and another injured after a training aircraft of the Bangladesh Air Force (YAK130) crashed into the Karnaphuli River on Thursday.
After the plane caught fire, the pilots manoeuvred it from a densely populated area near the airport to a sparsely populated area to avoid major damage, according to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The deceased was identified as Muhammad Asim Jawwad. He was the squadron leader of the Air Force.
Jawwad joined the Bangladesh Air Force Academy (BAFA) in 2010. In 2011, he was commissioned as a pilot officer and received the Sword of Honour, the highest honour for cadets.
Squadron Leader Muhammad Asim Jawwad was born on 20 March 1992 in a noble Muslim family in Gopalpur village of Saturia police station in Manikganj district. His father’s name is Dr Md Aman Ullah and mother’s name is Nilufa Akhtar Khanam.
He passed SSC from Savar Cantonment Public School in 2007, HSC from Savar Cantonment Public College in 2009 and BSc (Arrow) from Bangladesh University of Professionals in 2012.
During his service, he held important positions in various bases and units of the Air Force. In recognition of his professional skills and achievements, he received the 'Mofiz Trophy', 'Chief of Air Force Trophy', and' Chief of Air Staff’s Certificate. He also received the ‘Chief of Air Staff’s Trophy for Best in Flying (Indian Air Force)’ in recognition of his success in participating in the Indian Air Force course.
During his employment, he participated in various professional courses at home and abroad and completed them successfully. He completed the Aviation Instructors Postgraduate Diploma from Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP). He also completed the Fighter Pilots Foundation Training Course from China, Operational Training in Aviation Medicine for Fighter Pilots Course from India, Basic Air Staff Course, and Qualified Flying Instructors Course.
After receiving his commission, he served the Bangladesh Air Force for around 12.5 years. He died at the age of 32. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, one son, parents and numerous well-wishers.
