President opens YLC-6 radar in Cox’s Bazar

President Abdul Hamid on Wednesday inaugurated fourth generation YLC-6 radar in Cox’s Bazar Air Force Base with a view to ensuring security of the country.
 From now on, the BAF officials will be able to monitor the sea and sky both to detect intrusion of any hostile plane and ship into the country’s boundary.
Speaking as the chief guest, Abdul Hamid said induction of the new radar will contribute to implementation of “forces goal 2030”.
He praised BAF officials for their professional excellence and commitment. “The activity of BAF is not confined to the country. Rather, its area of operation has been extended to international arena. The members of BAF have earned a good name by showing excellent performance in the UN peacekeeping mission,” he said.
Abdul Hamid acknowledged the role of BAF in tackling natural calamity like flood and storm. He said the force members also get involved in distribution of relief and holding of election in the country, he added.
He underscored the necessity of the radar in ensuring air space safety of the country, saying that the radar helps the forces detect the invasion of enemy and take effective steps.
He called upon the BAF officials to continue working with efficiency and integrity.
Air Force Chief Air Marshal Abu Esrar, Navy Chief Vice Admiral M Farid Habib, BAF’s Cox’s Bazar Base commander Air Commodore Md Parvez Islam, senior officers of armed forces, members of civil administration and politicians were present at the event.
Air Commodore Md Parvez Islam explained the functions and technical specifications of the radar. He said the southeastern part of the country is strategically very important due to sea and border. The induction of radar YLC-6 is a landmark step to boost country’s defence and military might by giving advance information, he added.
Later, the President and other officials concerned inspected the radar. Earlier, the BAF officials presented guard of honour to the President.