Published: 12:00 AM, 21 November 2016
Bangladesh armed forces: Enhancing the nation's glory
Bangladesh army on peacekeeping duty. The Armed Forces Day of Bangladesh is observed every year on 21st November to recall the establishment of Bangladesh armed forces on this day during the glorious Liberation War of 1971.
The participation of the gallant members of Bangladesh military forces bolstered the enthusiasm of our freedom fighters during the war and through the invaluable participation of patriotic people from all walks of life including the armed forces, Bangladesh eventually became independent on 16th December 1971.
The Armed Forces of Bangladesh include Bangladesh Army, Bangladesh Navy and Bangladesh Air Force. Members of armed forces are also involved in several paramilitary units like Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), Coastguard and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB).
At the same time, officers from the armed forces also hold higher posts in different civil organizations like Department of Immigration and Passports (DIP), medical colleges, airports, city corporations, seaports and some more administrative agencies.
Armed forces are the symbol of independence and sovereignty of a country. We respect our armed forces for the same reason and we wish them absolute success for all their pursuits to further glorify the image of Bangladesh. In this connection, we should make references to the valiant participation of the troops from Bangladesh army, navy and air force in peacekeeping missions across the world.
Performance by the members of Bangladesh armed forces have been highly applauded by different international platforms including the United Nations.
Bangladesh armed forces have been doing their duties efficiently and fearlessly with the highest order of professionalism to make peace prevail in Liberia, Ivory Coast, Congo, Sierra Leon, Haiti and in many more countries. Contingents of Bangladesh defense services successfully carried out their missions in Kosovo and Bosnia as well which were parts of former Yugoslavia.
The bravery and dexterity of Bangladesh military forces have been in the meantime earned applause from the governments of different nations of the world. Besides working for the prevalence of peace, Bangladesh defense personnel also have been playing extensive roles in rebuilding the war-torn countries. In this way Bangladesh armed forces are providing massive services to the development process of those countries on top of keeping up law and order in the concerned regions.
Some members of our forces have meanwhile embraced martyrdom while serving as peacekeepers in different countries. We wholeheartedly pray for the salvation of their departed souls. Simultaneously, we offer earnest condolences to the bereaved families of these martyred armed forces personnel who have laid down their lives while working for peace and humanity around the globe.
Through successful involvement in peacekeeping missions worldwide, Bangladesh armed forces have boosted the reputation of our country and have shown to the entire world that Bangladesh is also an important stakeholder for global affairs both in times of peace and war.
The engineering department of Bangladesh army is often found working for the infrastructural progress of the country. A great deal of roads and highways across Bangladesh have been constructed under the supervision of Bangladesh army's engineering units.
Bangladesh armed forces play highly essential roles during times of natural disasters too. We have witnessed with pride and admiration during all natural calamities like cyclones and floods the devoted members of our armed forces extend all out cooperation for the effective distribution of relief goods in remote parts of Bangladesh.
Army medical teams provide free healthcare services to destitute people during such calamities. Bangladesh military forces take part in various rescue operations too for saving the lives of our countrymen. Whenever we see our military forces around us, it makes us feel safe and confident because they are working hard round the clock to ensure the security of the state and all its resources in all situations.
Members of Bangladesh defense personnel have carried out some vital assignments recently, particularly when Holey Artisan restaurant of Gulshan in Dhaka was seized by a gang of militants. Commandos of Bangladesh army took over the situation with superb bravery and skills, killed all the militants and rescued the hostages who survived the seizure.
This incident has once again proved that our armed forces are most vital for our domestic peace and discipline and to keep our country safe from the subversive activities of internal and external enemies. We cannot reach our development goals without the active participation of our competent military forces.
We must remember that development cannot be instigated without security and we cannot ensure security without the armed forces of our country. We are very hopeful that Bangladesh will be able to achieve its aims for further prosperity and self-sufficiency with the beneficial roles of Bangladesh military services.
The armed forces of Bangladesh run a good number of academic institutions all over the country like schools, colleges and universities. All these institutions provide updated education to their students and enrich their knowledge and skills through various training programs.
These institutions are conducted under strict disciplinary codes to ensure transparency and smoothness at all levels for the intellectual growth of their students. A lot of students who obtained academic qualifications from the defense-controlled colleges and universities are now having very good professional careers in both government and private sectors.
We are proud to have an independent country which is being safeguarded by the dedicated officers and troops of our armed forces all the time. Similarly, we are glad to see that members of our military forces have received acknowledgements on the global stage making us proud. While concluding, we convey our heartfelt best wishes for the armed forces of Bangladesh.
The writer is a columnist for
The Asian Age
The participation of the gallant members of Bangladesh military forces bolstered the enthusiasm of our freedom fighters during the war and through the invaluable participation of patriotic people from all walks of life including the armed forces, Bangladesh eventually became independent on 16th December 1971.
The Armed Forces of Bangladesh include Bangladesh Army, Bangladesh Navy and Bangladesh Air Force. Members of armed forces are also involved in several paramilitary units like Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), Coastguard and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB).
At the same time, officers from the armed forces also hold higher posts in different civil organizations like Department of Immigration and Passports (DIP), medical colleges, airports, city corporations, seaports and some more administrative agencies.
Armed forces are the symbol of independence and sovereignty of a country. We respect our armed forces for the same reason and we wish them absolute success for all their pursuits to further glorify the image of Bangladesh. In this connection, we should make references to the valiant participation of the troops from Bangladesh army, navy and air force in peacekeeping missions across the world.
Performance by the members of Bangladesh armed forces have been highly applauded by different international platforms including the United Nations.
Bangladesh armed forces have been doing their duties efficiently and fearlessly with the highest order of professionalism to make peace prevail in Liberia, Ivory Coast, Congo, Sierra Leon, Haiti and in many more countries. Contingents of Bangladesh defense services successfully carried out their missions in Kosovo and Bosnia as well which were parts of former Yugoslavia.
The bravery and dexterity of Bangladesh military forces have been in the meantime earned applause from the governments of different nations of the world. Besides working for the prevalence of peace, Bangladesh defense personnel also have been playing extensive roles in rebuilding the war-torn countries. In this way Bangladesh armed forces are providing massive services to the development process of those countries on top of keeping up law and order in the concerned regions.
Some members of our forces have meanwhile embraced martyrdom while serving as peacekeepers in different countries. We wholeheartedly pray for the salvation of their departed souls. Simultaneously, we offer earnest condolences to the bereaved families of these martyred armed forces personnel who have laid down their lives while working for peace and humanity around the globe.
Through successful involvement in peacekeeping missions worldwide, Bangladesh armed forces have boosted the reputation of our country and have shown to the entire world that Bangladesh is also an important stakeholder for global affairs both in times of peace and war.
The engineering department of Bangladesh army is often found working for the infrastructural progress of the country. A great deal of roads and highways across Bangladesh have been constructed under the supervision of Bangladesh army's engineering units.
Bangladesh armed forces play highly essential roles during times of natural disasters too. We have witnessed with pride and admiration during all natural calamities like cyclones and floods the devoted members of our armed forces extend all out cooperation for the effective distribution of relief goods in remote parts of Bangladesh.
Army medical teams provide free healthcare services to destitute people during such calamities. Bangladesh military forces take part in various rescue operations too for saving the lives of our countrymen. Whenever we see our military forces around us, it makes us feel safe and confident because they are working hard round the clock to ensure the security of the state and all its resources in all situations.
Members of Bangladesh defense personnel have carried out some vital assignments recently, particularly when Holey Artisan restaurant of Gulshan in Dhaka was seized by a gang of militants. Commandos of Bangladesh army took over the situation with superb bravery and skills, killed all the militants and rescued the hostages who survived the seizure.
This incident has once again proved that our armed forces are most vital for our domestic peace and discipline and to keep our country safe from the subversive activities of internal and external enemies. We cannot reach our development goals without the active participation of our competent military forces.
We must remember that development cannot be instigated without security and we cannot ensure security without the armed forces of our country. We are very hopeful that Bangladesh will be able to achieve its aims for further prosperity and self-sufficiency with the beneficial roles of Bangladesh military services.
The armed forces of Bangladesh run a good number of academic institutions all over the country like schools, colleges and universities. All these institutions provide updated education to their students and enrich their knowledge and skills through various training programs.
These institutions are conducted under strict disciplinary codes to ensure transparency and smoothness at all levels for the intellectual growth of their students. A lot of students who obtained academic qualifications from the defense-controlled colleges and universities are now having very good professional careers in both government and private sectors.
We are proud to have an independent country which is being safeguarded by the dedicated officers and troops of our armed forces all the time. Similarly, we are glad to see that members of our military forces have received acknowledgements on the global stage making us proud. While concluding, we convey our heartfelt best wishes for the armed forces of Bangladesh.
The writer is a columnist for
The Asian Age
