Saiful Azam was a Bangladeshi pilot and politician who first served as a fighter pilot for the Pakistan Air Force and later the Bangladesh Air Force.
11 Facts About Saiful Azam
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Saiful Azam took part in 12 ground-attack missions against the Indian forces.
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In 1980, Azam retired as a Group Captain from Bangladesh Air Force.
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Saiful Azam was a one term parliament member representing his hometown seat of Pabna in the Bangladesh Nationalist Party ticket.
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Saiful Azam died on 14 June 2020 at 13:00 hours at the Combined Military Hospital, Dhaka.
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Saiful Azam was born in Khagarbaria village, Pabna District, East Bengal, British India in 1941.
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Saiful Azam was married to Nishat Azam who is a lawyer.
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Saiful Azam lived with his wife in Dhaka Cantonment Defense Officers Housing Society, while his adult son and daughters live in the state of Arizona, United States.
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Saiful Azam allegedly destroyed fighter planes of two different air forces while serving for Pakistan Air Force.
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Saiful Azam died on 14 June 2020 at a Combined Military Hospital in Dhaka.
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Mujahid Anwar Khan stated that Saiful Azam was an exceptional fighter pilot who would always be remembered for his valour and professionalism.