Ashik Chowdhury, a professional skydiver and banker, is all set to jump from 41,000 feet holding aloft the Bangladesh flag in an attempt to set a new Guinness World Record.
Themed as The highest ever skydive with a flag the jumping event will be held on May 25, informed Ashik Chowdhury at the press conference at the Economic Reporters Forum (ERF) auditorium on Tuesday.
He stated that the United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) will be sponsoring the skydiver in this courageous adventurer.
Ashik said no one from Bangladesh ever attempted to jump from such an altitude.
Ashik solicited prayers from countrymen for his success as a successful attempt could make every Bangladeshi proud.
Abul Kalam Azad, Head of Brand Marketing and Corporate Affairs division handed over the Bangladeshi flag to Ashik Chowdhury at the press conference.
Ashik said, "When you start falling from the sky, it instills a sense of freedom in you. Such spirit of adventure has always inspired me to go beyond my limits and reach a new height. This time I will be attempting a dive from 41,000 feet along with a flag in my hand, which is quite a tough job due to complex aerodynamics. I wholeheartedly thank UCB for sponsoring this adventure. I hope I will be able to put Bangladesh on the stratosphere."
It is mentionable that Ashik Chowdhury, a 40-year-old skydiver, is a career banker. Born and brought up in Jashore, his pilot father sowed the seeds of an adventurous mindset in him during his childhood. While sharing his time as professional banker in between Singapore and Dhaka, he keeps trying jumps from time to time. Since 2012, he has so far completed 30 jumps with flying colours.
