BSS, Chittagong
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said here on Wednesday that the armed forces, which came into being through the War of Liberation, are an integral part of the people.
Lauding the role of the armed forces, the Prime Minister said they (the armed forces) have come forward to stand by the people during various national disasters like flood, cyclone and tornado.
"The glorious role of the armed forces in restoring peace in the Chittagong Hill Tracts and the UN peacekeeping missions has been acclaimed at home and abroad," she said while addressing the commanders' conference of the 29th Artillery of Bangladesh Army. Ministers, Advisers to the PM, mayor of Chittagong and chiefs of the three services were present on the occasion.
Former president HM Ershad, GOC of 24th Infantry as well as high civil and military officials were also present at the function.
The Prime Minister called upon the commanders to inspire all to patriotism by increasing communication. She also urged them to ensure discipline, training and welfare activities of the all officers, JCOs and soldiers under them.
"You are the field-level leaders of the armed forces and you are performing the responsibilities to execute directives, plans and development of the army at field-level," she said, expressing hope that the government would get their overall cooperation in future like the past.
Sheikh Hasina said a skilled manpower will have to be created for modernization of the own forces through advanced training. To this end, she hoped that the Artillery Centre School meaning Home of Gunners would play a pioneering role.
"The Home of Gunners is an international standard training institute and through it the world class training is being given for professional development of the Artillery Forces", she added.
Earlier, the Prime Minister placed wreaths at the memorial for martyrs at Halishahar Artillery Centre and visited artillery wing at Quarter Guard Ground. She also planted a sapling there.
Besides, the Prime Minister unveiled the plaque of Mujib Battery Complex.
Agreeing to the fact that the power crisis has taken a bad shape, the Prime Minister said the government is working hard to increase the electricity generation.
Exploration of gas is needed to boost the power production, she observed saying, "it will take time, but we firmly believe that we will be able to solve the power crisis in the country."
Laying emphasis on increasing the use of renewable and clean energy like solar and bio-gas, she asked the government officials to work at the field level in this regard.
Sheikh Hasina said the country has restored democracy after coming across many ups and downs and "we must uphold it at any cost."
Mentioning that the government is working to build a happy, prosperous Sonar Bangla by 2021 coinciding with the country's Golden Jubilee of Independence, she urged all to work together for building the country anew.
The Prime Minister also mentioned about various development programmes taken by the present government targeting the welfare of the people of Chittagong.
Chittagong Divisional Commissioner A M N Siddique gave the introductory speech at the meeting, which was attended by the heads of the government organizations and department of the Chittagong division.
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said here on Wednesday that the armed forces, which came into being through the War of Liberation, are an integral part of the people.
Lauding the role of the armed forces, the Prime Minister said they (the armed forces) have come forward to stand by the people during various national disasters like flood, cyclone and tornado.
"The glorious role of the armed forces in restoring peace in the Chittagong Hill Tracts and the UN peacekeeping missions has been acclaimed at home and abroad," she said while addressing the commanders' conference of the 29th Artillery of Bangladesh Army. Ministers, Advisers to the PM, mayor of Chittagong and chiefs of the three services were present on the occasion.
Former president HM Ershad, GOC of 24th Infantry as well as high civil and military officials were also present at the function.
The Prime Minister called upon the commanders to inspire all to patriotism by increasing communication. She also urged them to ensure discipline, training and welfare activities of the all officers, JCOs and soldiers under them.
"You are the field-level leaders of the armed forces and you are performing the responsibilities to execute directives, plans and development of the army at field-level," she said, expressing hope that the government would get their overall cooperation in future like the past.
Sheikh Hasina said a skilled manpower will have to be created for modernization of the own forces through advanced training. To this end, she hoped that the Artillery Centre School meaning Home of Gunners would play a pioneering role.
"The Home of Gunners is an international standard training institute and through it the world class training is being given for professional development of the Artillery Forces", she added.
Earlier, the Prime Minister placed wreaths at the memorial for martyrs at Halishahar Artillery Centre and visited artillery wing at Quarter Guard Ground. She also planted a sapling there.
Besides, the Prime Minister unveiled the plaque of Mujib Battery Complex.
Agreeing to the fact that the power crisis has taken a bad shape, the Prime Minister said the government is working hard to increase the electricity generation.
Exploration of gas is needed to boost the power production, she observed saying, "it will take time, but we firmly believe that we will be able to solve the power crisis in the country."
Laying emphasis on increasing the use of renewable and clean energy like solar and bio-gas, she asked the government officials to work at the field level in this regard.
Sheikh Hasina said the country has restored democracy after coming across many ups and downs and "we must uphold it at any cost."
Mentioning that the government is working to build a happy, prosperous Sonar Bangla by 2021 coinciding with the country's Golden Jubilee of Independence, she urged all to work together for building the country anew.
The Prime Minister also mentioned about various development programmes taken by the present government targeting the welfare of the people of Chittagong.
Chittagong Divisional Commissioner A M N Siddique gave the introductory speech at the meeting, which was attended by the heads of the government organizations and department of the Chittagong division.
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