2006 in Bangladesh
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April
- April 24: A PT-6 training aircraft of Bangladesh Air ForceBangladesh Air ForceThe Bangladesh Air Force , is the air arm of the Bangladesh Armed Forces. Bangladesh Air Force currently employs more than 22,000 personnel including 600+ Pilots.-History:...
crashes in Jhenaidah DistrictJhenaidah DistrictJhenidah is a district in South-western Bangladesh. It is a part of the Khulna Division. It is an area 1949.62 km². On the norther it borders the Kushtia District on the north, to the south by Jessore District and West Bengal , to the east by Rajbari District and Magura District and to the...
, killing the 20 year old trainee pilot Taniul Islam.
June
- 24 June: Remainings of Bir SreshthoBir SreshthoThe Bir Sreshtho is the highest military award of Bangladesh. It was awarded to seven freedom fighters who showed utmost bravery and died in action for their nation. They are considered martyrs....
Matiur RahmanMatiur Rahman (military pilot)Matiur Rahman or M. Matiur Rahman was a Flight Lieutenant in the Pakistan Air Force when the Liberation War broke out. His date of birth is sometimes given as 29 November 1941....
are brought back to Bangladesh.