The curated archive of international civil aviation assemblies, keynote broadcasts, media interviews, and strategic defense publications by Air Vice Marshal Muhammad Mafidur Rahman (Retd).
High-level international summits, global civil aviation conferences, and national air force fly-past leadership records.
Participated as a key military aviation panelist at the International Peace Institute (IPI) policy forum in New York, addressing global stakeholders on air asset deployment, flight safety protocols, tactical air mobility, and operational challenges in UN Peacekeeping operations.
Chaired the 58th Conference of Directors General of Civil Aviation, Asia and Pacific Region, bringing together aviation regulatory leaders from over 40 member states and international bodies (ICAO, EASA, FAA) in Dhaka to shape regional flight safety, security, and sustainable aviation post-pandemic.
Served as the elected Chairman of Collaborative Arrangement for the Prevention and Management of Public Health Events in Civil Aviation (CAPSCA Asia-Pacific), coordinating border health protocols and airport safety frameworks across Asia-Pacific nations during the global pandemic.
Led the national victory day formation fly-past as Fly-Past Leader over Dhaka while commanding principal strategic air bases (BAF Base Kurmitola & BAF Base Zahurul Haque).
Television interviews, executive profiles, media features, and public address broadcasts.
Special television feature and ceremony honoring AVM Mafidur Rahman's front-line administrative leadership, anti-corruption protocols, and institutional resilience in sustaining aviation operations during the height of the global pandemic.
In-depth media interview detailing the USD 2.2 Billion Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) Terminal 3 mega-project, airspace CNS/ATM radar modernization, and civil aviation reform strategies.
Keynote media discussions on bilateral air service agreements (ASAs), route expansion, and strategic partnerships with international leadership delegations including Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia.
Authored strategic analyses, major investigative features, and exclusive published interviews across prominent aviation and national news publications.
Aviation
Express
Air Vice Marshal (Retd) M Mafidur Rahman, the longest-tenured Chairman of CAAB (2019–2024), shares an exclusive interview detailing the operationalization of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport's Terminal 3, ongoing civil aviation transitions, and strategic pathways forward.
The Bangladesh
Monitor
An in-depth investigative feature examining the operational timeline of Dhaka's Third Terminal, highlighting expert aviation perspectives on maintenance warranties, financial implications, and the institutional execution led under AVM Mafidur Rahman's administration.
The Business
Standard
Authored by Air Vice Marshal (Retd) M Mafidur Rahman, this thought-leadership analysis articulates how Bangladesh's geographic crossroads make it an ideal regional aviation hub, presenting strategic roadmaps for infrastructure, airline governance, and regulatory upgrades.
AAUB /
BSMRAAU
Inspiring guidance and leadership address delivered by AVM Muhammad Mafidur Rahman to the student cohort and researchers of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Aviation and Aerospace University, motivating dedication to aerospace engineering and nation-building.
Academic theses, national security papers, ICAO public health frameworks, and defense infrastructure research.
High-level strategic research on national security strategy, inter-agency defense management, and national power dynamics. Honored with the elite designation of President International Fellow .
Specialized strategic war course research paper focusing on national defense policy, joint military operational strategy, and sovereign air space defense.
Applied executive research on public-private partnership models, project finance structures, and infrastructure execution for major civil aviation projects.
Standardized policy guidelines and operational frameworks adopted across Asia-Pacific member states for maintaining border health safety and aviation continuity during global public health crises.
