Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday (Dec 4) said ultra-modern and time-befitting war weapons are being brought to make armed forces more professional and powerful.
She said: "We're collecting ultra-modern and time-befitting war weapons for each force---We're working to build the armed forces as professional and powerful as envisioned by Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman."
The premier was addressing a ceremony as the chief guest at the parade ground of Bangladesh Military Academy (BMA), Bhatiary, Chattogram marking the President Parade-2022 of the passing out cadets of the 83rd BMA Long Course.
The government is implementing the Forces Goal-2030 formulated in line with the Defence Policy-1974 by the Father of the Nation to build a time-befitting technology knowledge based military force, she said.
The PM said her government has established three infantry divisions, three brigades and 58 small and large units across the country and set up Sheikh Russel Cantonment at Jazira while works are on to build cantonments in Mitamine, Rajbari and Trishal.
The prime minister reiterated that her government is pursuing establishment of peace across the globe, saying, "The Father of the Nation formulated the policy "Friendship to all, malice to none" and we're following it appropriately.”
BDST: 1322 HRS, Dec 04, 2022
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