'Army always ready to protect country' -The Asian Age

 
Army personnel are always ready to protect the country's constitution and sovereignty besides fulfilling their professional duties, said Chief of Army Staff General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed.

He called for facing the challenges of the 21st century. The army chief came up with the instruction while giving regimental color in the annual commanding officers conference of six units of Bangladesh Army at Rajshahi Cantonment on Wednesday as the chief guest.

Army Chief General Shafiuddin Ahmed said the present Bangladesh is marching forward vibrantly under the dynamic and prudent leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

He added that expansion and modernization of Bangladesh Army are being done for the implementation of Forces Goal- 2030.

General Shafiuddin Ahmed also expressed his thanks for presenting a disciplined, attractive and smart parade to mark the regimental color giving ceremony.

General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Army Training and Doctrine Command Lieutenant General Ahmed Tabrez Shams Chowdhury, Adjutant General Major General Moshfequr Rahman and Bogura Area Commander Major General Khaled Al-Mamun were present on the occasion.