
Bangladeshi Icarus Ashik Chowdhury set to jump from 41,000 feet
Ashik Chowdhury, a professional skydiver, is all set to jump from 41,000 feet holding aloft the Bangladesh flag in an endeavor to set a new Guinness World Record. United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) will be sponsoring the skydiver in this attempt.
It was revealed during a press conference organized by the skydiver himself at the Economic Reporters Forum-ERF on 21 May 2024. Ashik Chowdhury spoke at the press conference.
As shared during the press conference, themed as "The highest ever skydive with a flag" the jumping event will be held on 25 May. No one ever from Bangladesh ever attempted for a jump from such an altitude. The skydiver solicited prayers from countrymen for his success as a successful attempt could make every Bangladeshi proud. UCB PLC is delighted to sponsor this courage...