Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that Bangladesh is always ready and determined to protect the country’s sovereignty from any foreign attack. The driving force behind our foreign policy is ‘friendship with all, enmity with none’. Our goal is the economic development of the country through peaceful coexistence with all the neighboring states. But always ready and determined to protect the sovereignty of the country from any aggressive foreign enemy.
The Prime Minister said this in his speech after unveiling the inaugural plaque of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Battery Complex at the Artillery Center and School in Halishahar, Chittagong on Sunday (April 21) morning.
He expressed hope that the soldiers will work with patriotism, professionalism and devotion for the welfare of the country and the people, inspired by the spirit of the liberation war.
The Prime Minister said, with the combined efforts of all, we will be able to build the golden Bangladesh of the dream of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib, the father of the nation, free from hunger and poverty, and happy and prosperous, inshallah.
Sheikh Hasina said that the Awami League government is working tirelessly to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 and build a developed and prosperous Smart Bangladesh by 2041. That is why every member of the Bangladesh Army must be IT-savvy and smart.
The Prime Minister told the army members that they should continue to make every effort to uphold their glory through hard work, professional skills, devotion to duty and patriotism from steadfast trust and loyalty to the leadership. He briefly described the steps taken by his government for the overall development of the army.
Sheikh Hasina said, in the continuation of modernization, the Bangladesh Army has added modern aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, fourth generation tanks, modern APCs, anti-tank missiles and other war equipment.
The Prime Minister praised the overall activities of the army for the welfare of the country and said that today the Bangladesh Army is well established as a symbol of the nation’s trust.
He said that the Bangladesh Army is also appreciated in the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission due to its dedication and professionalism. Recently, state-of-the-art Light Armored Vehicles and Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles have been added to ensure the capability and security of our troops in the UN Mission.
Cabinet members, three army chiefs, members of parliament, dignitaries, senior military and civilian officials, officers of various ranks, JCOs, other ranks of army personnel and media persons were present on the occasion.
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