Bangladesh Army continues to make important contributions, says Yunus

Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has expressed his gratitude to the Bangladesh Army for its sacrifices in meeting the country’s needs.

Launching the Army Chief Election Board-2025 at Dhaka Cantonment on Sunday, he said: “In addition to fulfilling its responsibilities to protect the country’s independence and sovereignty, the Bangladesh Army is also making an important contribution in supporting the civil administration in maintaining internal peace, order, stability, and dealing with disasters.

“Currently, army members have been fulfilling the responsibilities assigned to them for some time to support the civil administration.”

According to the state-run news agency BSS, the first phase of the promotion board will consider officers holding the rank of colonel and lieutenant colonel for promotion.

The chief advisor directed board members to prioritise professional skills, leadership qualities, discipline, honesty, trustworthiness, and loyalty when evaluating candidates.

He also said that only officers who demonstrate honesty, ethical standards, professionalism, and leadership should be promoted.

BSS reported that Yunus instructed the board to favour officers who have shown capable leadership throughout their military careers, regardless of political ideology.

Upon his arrival at the venue, Yunus was received by Army chief General Waker-uz-Zaman, retired lt gen Abdul Hafiz, special assistant to the chief advisor, and Chief of General Staff Lt Gen Mizanur Rahman Shamim.

The army chief thanked Yunus for inaugurating the board, BSS reported. Senior military and civilian officials were also in attendance.

Following the ceremony, the chief advisor joined a photo session with army officials and signed the inspection book.