Maintain high standards
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said her government has been working to establish a professional and well-trained armed forces and expressed the optimism that the Armed Forces will keep intact its role in future for fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of the people.
“Our armed forces were established in the battlefield of the Liberation War,” she said.
“I'm confident that the Armed Forces will continue to maintain its high standards in its efforts, efficiency and professionalism,” the prime minister said while addressing the Graduation Ceremony of National Defence Course (NDC) and Armed Forces War (AFW) Course-2014 at Mirpur Cantonment.
Earlier, the she handed over certificates among the graduating members of the two courses.
Commandant of National Defence College Lt General Mollah Fazle Akbar in his address of welcome congratulated the graduating members and thanked the faculty members and staff officers of the college.
Mentioning that the nation feels proud of its armed forces, Hasina said, “We've been working to establish a professional and well-trained armed forces. We've allocated increased money for the armed forces in the national budgets.”
She said her government has ensured that the armed forces have access to the latest technologies and equipment, and adequate training facilities have been established and made operational.
“The members of the armed forces have always worked with integrity, commitment and diligence to help the people in times of natural and other calamities and disasters. They've implemented strategic infrastructure projects and worked generally with very high standard at home and abroad.”
“They've earned very good reputation at home and abroad. I hope this partnership between the people and the armed forces will be strength with the passage of time,” the prime minister said.
She said the National Defence College is dedicated to train the operational and strategic leaders from home and abroad, from militaries to civil services and the policymakers. They are contributing to the promotion of a culture of peace, accountability and transparency.
She said even successful businessmen and professors of the country as well as members of parliament are showing interest in taking part in the NDC Capstone Course.
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