The 55th Air Force Day celebration and scholarship distribution ceremony for meritorious students were held in a festive atmosphere at the RAOWA Complex in Dhaka on October 16, 2026. The event was organized by the Retired Air Force Personnel Welfare Association (RAFPWA), an organization dedicated to the welfare of retired members of the Bangladesh Air Force.
The অনুষ্ঠানে was presided over by M. A. Bashar Patowary, President of the Association, while S. M. Safiullah, its General Secretary, conducted the programme.
Advocate Ahmed Azam Khan, MP, Hon’ble Minister for Liberation War Affairs, attended the event as the Chief Guest. Advocate Md. Borhan Uddin, Additional Attorney General, and Md. Ibrahim Khalil, former Additional Secretary, were present as Special Guests.
The ceremony was attended by scholarship recipients, distinguished invitees, members of the Association, and their family members.
One of the highlights of the event was the distribution of scholarships among meritorious students from the families of Association members. The programme also featured the presentation of awards in recognition of outstanding contributions to the organization, distribution of Lifetime Membership Certificates, and the presentation of the President’s Award 2026.
The celebration further included an engaging cultural programme and a dinner, creating an atmosphere of fellowship and camaraderie among retired Air Force personnel and their families.
In recognition of its continued support and valuable contributions to the publication of the Association’s commemorative magazine, MARSIC Group was presented with a special award. Flight Sergeant (Retd.) Imran Chowdhury, Managing Director of MARSIC Group, received the honour on behalf of the organization.
The event reaffirmed the Association’s commitment to promoting the welfare of retired Air Force personnel and their families, strengthening mutual unity and goodwill, and upholding their dignity and honour. The celebration also provided an opportunity for former members of the Air Force to reconnect, celebrate their shared legacy, and renew their commitment to the welfare of the retired community.
