Army chief for developing army as a professional force

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman has reiterated his deep determination to develop the Army as a trained, disciplined and professional force equipped with modern weapons.

He came up with this call while speaking at the ‘Presidential Parade’ marking the commissioning of the officer cadets of the Bangladesh Military Academy (BMA) Long-Term Course and the 60th Special Course on the BMA Parade Ground at Bhatiari in Chattogram.

The Army Chief told the newly-commissioned officers that through taking the oath, they have been entrusted with the sacred responsibility of protecting Country’s Independence and sovereignty, said a release of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate this afternoon.

Finally, he expressed his sincere gratitude to the academy’s commandants, all officers concerned, JCOs, NCOs, soldiers, and civil officials and employees to make the event a successful one.

General Wakar-Uz-Zaman, the chief guest, received the salute of the pleasant parade and inspected the ‘march-pasts’ also.

Later, he also distributed prizes among the meritorious cadets on the occasion.

After the rigorous military training, a total of 184 officer cadets of the 89th BMA Long Term Course and 20 officer cadets of the 60th BMA Special Course were commissioned through this splendid parade.

Among the newly-commissioned army officers, 183 were male and 21 others were female, the ISPR mentioned.

The Army Chief handed over “Sword of Honour” Award and “Army Chief Gold Medal” to Company Senior under Officer Azmain Ishraq for his outstanding performances in the training course.

Subsequently, the new officers were adorned with rank badges by their parents.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, the commissioned cadets took a formal oath to protect the independence and sovereignty of the country on the occasion.

Earlier on the arrival at the parade ground, the Army Chief was welcomed by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) Army Training and Doctrine Command, GOC 24 Infantry Division and Area Commander Chattogram Area and Commandant of Bangladesh Military Academy there.

Invited guests, high-ranking military and civil officials, parents and guardians of the officers and media persons witnessed this colorful parade, the ISPR added.