Army Chief for boosting relation with civil admin

Chief of Army Staff General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed has urged the military and civilian administrations to work together in the national goal of building 'Sonar Bangla,' report agencies.

The army chief said the assistance of the civil administration is an important factor in facilitating Bangladesh Army carrying out its responsibilities.

"I have come here to indicate that I put greater importance on it. If we do not work together with the military administration, we will not be able to reach the desired goal of building the 'Sonar Bangla," he said.

He was speaking to reporters after addressing the first session on the third day of the Deputy Commissioners' Conference at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium.on Thursday.

"We have discussed the areas. We all agree that there is no alternative to working together. At present we have a very good relationship. With the civilian administration we want to go further by capitalising on it," he added.

Asked about proposals from the DCs in this regard, he said there was no such proposal specifically. "But we have discussed the areas in which we have the potential to enhance our civil-military relations.

He added there were some proposals that will be premature to share with all right now. "We will discuss a little more, and then it can be implemented."

Regarding the issues emphasised in the conference, General Shafiuddin said, "Environment is very important for me to do any work together."

"I have focused on increasing communication with us," he said, adding good relationships are important for a good environment.