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Asim Jawad (Bengali: আসিম জাওয়াদ) was a pilot of the Bangladesh Air Force who died in a plane crash on 9 May 2024 at Patenga, Chattogram.[1][2][3][4]
Asim Jawad | |
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আসিম জাওয়াদ | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | March 20, 1992 Saturia, Manikganj |
| Died | May 9, 2024 Patenga, Chittagong |
| Spouse | Antara Akhtar |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Bangladesh |
| Branch/service |  Bangladesh Air Force |
| Years of service | 2010 - 2024 |
| Rank |  Squadron Leader |
| Battles/wars | MONUSCO |
Personal life and education
[edit]Asim was born in a Sunni family of Gopalpur village of Saturia Upazilla, Manikganj. He was the only son of his family. His father Amanullah is a doctor. His mother was a teacher. He was married and had two children with his wife. [5]
Asim passed SSC and HSC from Savar Cantonment Public School and College respectively in 2007 and 2009. He has a bachelors degree from Bangladesh University of Professionals.
Military career
[edit]Asim joined Bangladesh Air Force in 2010. He was commissioned in GD(P) as Pilot Officer in December 2011. He was awarded the coveted Sword of Honour for being the best cadet of his course.[6]
He served as Staff Instructor at Flying Instructor’s School of BAF. During his career, he has piloted various aircrafts, including PT-6, L-39ZA, F-7MB, and F-BG1, and served as the operational pilot and element leader of the F-7MG1.
During his career, he has won various awards, such as Mofiz Trophy and the Chief of Air Staff's Certificate of Appreciation. He has also won Chief of Air Staff Trophy for being Best in Flying in a course conducted by the Indian Air Force. He has also served in UN as a part of MONUSCO. [7]
Death
[edit]Asim died in a Yak-130 crash near Patenga, Chittagong. He was taken to BNS Issa Khan hospital where he died. [8] Before his burial, he was taken to BAF Base Bashar to give a Guard of Honour. Chief of all three services were present there. He was buried at his hometown.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Asim Jawad was a brilliant Air Force officer". The Financial Express (Bangladesh). Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ পোস্ট, বাংলা (13 May 2024). "Tribute to Pilot Muhammad Asim Jawad: A Death Evokes More Than Tears". Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ "Pilot killed as air force jet trainer crashes in Chittagong". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ "A fighter pilot suffers a terrible accident after trying to emulate Top Gun's low altitude triple flip". La Vanguardia. 14 May 2024. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ "Honouring a fallen son". The Daily Star. 11 May 2024. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ "Asim Jawwad: A successful officer with exceptional achievements". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ "Pilot dies as Air Force plane crashes in Chattogram". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ "Pilot killed as air force jet trainer crashes in Chittagong". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ "Honouring a fallen son". The Daily Star. 11 May 2024. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
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