Army Chief urges officers to face challenges

CHATTOGRAM, Dec 03 (UNB): Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman has urged newly commissioned officers to prioritise patriotism and demonstrate courage in handling any situation.

The Army Chief made the remarks during the President's Parade, marking the commissioning of new officers at the Bangladesh Military Academy (BMA) Parade Ground in Chattogram on Tuesday.

Speaking at the event, General Waker-Uz-Zaman emphasised the grave responsibility placed on the new officers to safeguard the country's independence and sovereignty.

"You (newly commissioned officers) have to be ready to face any challenge," he said.

Highlighting the importance of patriotism, he said, "Patriotism should be given the highest importance in keeping the military consciousness and values in harmony and in taking any decision."

A total of 231 officer cadets, including 24 female cadets, were commissioned from the 87th BMA Long Course and the 59th BMA Special Course. The parade began at 09:00 am at the BMA Parade Ground in Bhatiari. The Army Chief, as the chief guest, inspected the parade and received the salute.

On arrival at the venue, General Waker-Uz-Zaman was welcomed by the General Officer Commanding, Army Training and Doctrine Command, the General Officer Commanding 24 Infantry Division, and the Commandant of the BMA.