PM for army promotion based on merit

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked for giving promotion in the Bangladesh Army based on the professional efficiency, merit and competence of the officers. Importance should be given on officers’ leadership quality, seniority, faith in the spirit of the War of Liberation, honesty, discipline, attitude and ability to work in different fields, she said while inaugurating the Army Headquarters (AHQ) Selection Board-2014 at AHQ in Dhaka Cantonment on Sunday. The prime minister urged the members of the selection board to keep them above the personal choice and select the competent officers for promotion. She said, armed forces should always remain careful to face any threat to country’s holy constitution and democratic process. Army Chief General Iqbal Karim Bhuiyan gave introductory speech in the meeting. PM’s Security Affairs Advisor Major General Tarique Ahamed Siddiqui (retd), Principal Secretary Abdus Sobhan Sikder and senior officials of the army were present, according to BSS.