Biman Bahini Jadughar

To highlight the glorious history of Bangladesh Air Force, Bangladesh Air Force Museum (Biman Bahini Jadughar) has been established on the east side of IDB building in Agargaon, adjacent to Tejgaon Airport. Visitors get a chance to see the historic airplanes and helicopters used in the 1971 War of Independence up close.

The Air Force Military Museum is mainly decorated with helicopters and airplanes of various eras. Notable among them are:- Balaka: Balaka is the first passenger plane of Bangladesh. This Russian-made aircraft came to Bangladesh in 1958. Air Tourer: This aircraft is used for training. In 1997, this New Zealand-made aircraft joined the Bangladesh Air Force. PT-6: In 1985, this aircraft made by China was added to Bangladesh Airlines. Fugazi M-170: This aircraft was built in France in 1960 and joined the Bangladesh Air Force in 1997. Glider: This aircraft given by Germany was brought to Bangladesh in 1982 for the air experience of Bangladesh Air Force. Airtech Canadian DH 3/1000: This bomber made by Canada conducted a successful operation in the Chittagong sea port in 1971 during the liberation war. Hunter Aircraft: India used this aircraft during the liberation war to protect Bangladesh from land enemies. Indian Air Force gifted this aircraft to Bangladesh Air Force.

Besides exhibiting Air Force equipment, the museum has a food court and souvenir shop.

How to get to Air Force Museum

If you want to come from Motijheel or Gulisthan, any bus going to Mirpur 10, Mirpur 11 or Mirpur 12 will bring Agargao. If you want to come via Abdullahpur, Airport or Mahakhali, take any bus bound for Mirpur, Shyamoli. And before Agargaon Signal and IDB Building is the Air Force Museum.