Build efficient, modern force
September 12, 2011 00:00:00
RAJENDRAPUR, Sept 11 (UNB): Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina Sunday said that her government would implement the 'Forces Goal 2030' to turn the country's Army forces into an effective and modern force alongside implementing its 'Vision 2021'.
She voiced the resolve while addressing a function organised for awarding National Standard to Ordnance Centre and School of Bangladesh Army at the Rajendrapur Cantonment.
The PM called upon the members of the Bangladesh Army to build their force as a disciplined, efficient, and modern one- ready round the clock for protecting the
country's independence and sovereignty.
She expressed the hope that the Bangladesh Armed Forces, founded by Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, will uphold the dignity of the national flag across the world.
Hasina also said that the Ordnance Corps was first established on November 20 in 1972 at the Central Ordnance Depot, and later, on October 1 in 1977, this Corps was shifted to Rajendrapur.
She said members of the Corps played a vital role in making Chittagong and Mongla seaports operative by removing numerous mines and sunken ships after the Liberation War. The Ordnance Corps is now well established due to relentless efforts and sacrifices of its members.
The PM also mentioned that the Ordnance Corps had been playing a commendable role in the national life since its inception.
She said the members of this Corps also made significant contributions towards rebuilding war-ravaged Kuwait, especially in removing mines after the Gulf War. They are still engaged in rebuilding the oil rich gulf country.
Despite many constraints, Hasina said, Bangabandhu had started rebuilding the army in the just liberated Bangladesh in order to uphold the independence and sovereignty of the country which was achieved at the cost of bloods of millions of martyrs.