The funeral prayer of Air Vice Marshal (Retd.) A.K. Khandaker, Deputy Chief of Staff during Bangladesh’s Liberation War and former Chief of Air Staff, was held at the Bangladesh Air Force Base Bashar in Dhaka on Sunday, December 21, 2025. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed that Khandaker passed away on Saturday morning at 10:35 a.m.
A.K. Khandaker had a distinguished military career beginning with his commission in the Pakistan Air Force in 1952. He served as a fighter pilot, flying instructor, and later as a senior officer in various command positions until 1969. During the 1971 Liberation War, he played a crucial role in coordinating the air operations of the Mukti Bahini and allied forces.
His passing marks the end of an era for Bangladesh’s military leadership. Senior officials, former comrades, and citizens paid tribute to his lifelong service to the nation. The government is expected to organize further commemorations recognizing his contributions to the country’s independence and defense establishment.
আমার দেশ অনলাইন প্রকাশ : ২১ ডিসেম্বর ২০২৫, ১৪: ১৫আপডেট : ২১ ডিসেম্বর ২০২৫, ১৪: ১৮ আমার দেশ অনলাইন মহান মুক্তিযুদ্ধের ডেপুটি চিফ অব স্টাফ ও সাবেক বিমানবাহিনী প্রধান এয়ার ভাইস মার্শাল এ কে খন্দকারের জানাজা সম্পন্ন হয়েছে। রোববার (২১ ডিসেম্বর) দুপুর ২টার
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