BAF launches 'Cyber Security Awareness Month 2026'

The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) has launched its Cyber Security Awareness Month 2026 under the theme "Trusted Devices, Approved Software, Secure Mission".

The inauguration ceremony was held at the auditorium of Air Headquarters in Dhaka Cantonment on Thursday.

Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Operations) Air Vice Marshal Rusad Deen Asad attended as the chief guest.

The chief guest described cyber security as an operational requirement of the BAF. He stressed the need for secure digital systems capable of countering cyber threats to ensure operational effectiveness.

He said efforts to improve cyber protection, management, manpower and skills must continue in line with the modernisation of the air force.

He also urged all BAF members to treat cyber security as a command-level responsibility and to follow the relevant policies and approved directives.

As part of the month-long campaign, awareness presentations, discussion sessions and quizzes to test awareness will be organised at various BAF bases.

Separate programmes will also be held for the families of BAF members and for students of BAF Shaheen schools and colleges.

Principal staff officers and directors of Air Headquarters, air officers commanding of the Dhaka area, selected officers from various bases, airmen, members of the MODC (Air) and civilian personnel were present at the ceremony.