Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu said today that the skyway holds the key to the nation's future prosperity, expressing confidence that the day is not far when aircraft built by the country's youths will soar in the skies.

The minister made this remark while addressing as the chief guest at the 7th founding anniversary programme of Aviation and Aerospace University at its temporary campus at Lalmonirhat Airport, said a PID release. Vice-Chancellor of the university Air Vice Marshal M Mustafizur Rahman presided over the function. 

The minister also voiced hope that Bangladesh will one day launch satellites from its own space centre, with the country's talented generation achieving new milestones in space research.

He assured of providing assistance to establish the university's permanent campus quickly. 

Earlier, the minister inaugurated the anniversary programme by releasing balloons and pigeons and visited various exhibitions showcasing innovative ideas of the students.

The Aviation and Aerospace University Bangladesh was established in 2019. At present, around 600 students are studying in four departments of the university.