It is the highest achieved rank in the Bangladesh Air Force.

This is worn on the lower sleeves of the service dress jacket or on the shoulders of the flying suit or working uniform.

The vehicle star plate for an BAF air chief marshal depicts four white stars (air chief marshal is a four-star rank) on an air force blue background.

The position is appointed by The Prime Minister of The People's Republic of Bangladesh with the advice and consent of the President of Bangladesh.

The maximum length of the term is 3 years or at the age of 60 of the holder, whichever is earlier.