Draft:A K M Manirul Bahar

Air Vice Marshal  A K M Manirul Bahar, BSP, ndc, hdmc, afwc, psc, ADWC is a highly respected officer who is currently serving as the Vice Chancellor of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Aviation and Aerospace University in Lalmonirhat, Bangladesh. He has had a long and illustrious career in the Bangladesh Air Force, having joined as a flight cadet in 1985.

Career
Throughout his career, he has held various important positions, including Air Officer Commanding of BAF Base Cox's Bazar, Director of Operations at the Air Headquarters, and Director of Air Traffic Services at the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh.

In addition to his military service, Air Vice Marshal Bahar has also made significant contributions to the development of the aviation sector in Bangladesh. He has been involved in designing and implementing several key aviation projects, including modernizing air traffic control systems and developing new airports and airstrips. In January 2024, he was appointed as the new vice-chancellor of BSMRAAU.

Awarded
AVM Bahar is a highly decorated officer, receiving several awards and medals for outstanding service and leadership, including the Bangladesh Liberation 26 January 2024 (UTC)War Honour and the Bangladesh Air Force Medal.