Uphold the dignity you have earned through service to the nation
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said to the Armed Forces
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that the armed forces of Bangladesh earned dignity by standing beside the people and they should maintain it. She said, “Armed forces always stand beside the people alongside safeguarding the independence and sovereignty of Bangladesh. So, the people respect them. We’ll have to go ahead keeping up this dignity.”
The premier addressed a programme on Wednesday 5th July marking the 48th founding anniversary of President Guard Regiment (PGR) at its headquarters in Dhaka Cantonment. The premier said that the armed forces serve the people simultaneously through discharging the responsibilities bestowed on them even in the peacekeeping mission in other countries.
The premier appreciated the members of the PGR for professionalism, dedication, dutifulness and sincerely in performing their duties. She asked the PGR members to perform their duties with patriotism and honesty.
After arriving at the venue, she went around different tables and exchanged pleasantries with the PGR members. She handed over gifts among the PGR family members who lost their lives and sustained severe injuries while on duty.
Prime Minister’s Security Affairs Adviser Major General (retd) Tarique Ahmed Siddique, Chief of Army Staff General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed and President’s Military Secretary Major General SM Salahuddin Islam were on the stage.
Brigadier General Mohammad Khaled Kamal, PGR Commander delivered the welcome speech.
