Sheikh Hasina vows to build strong armed forces

Desk Report: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday reiterated her government's determination to build modern and strong armed forces keeping pace with the world to safeguard country's hard-earned independence and sovereignty.

"We want to move keeping pace with the world, we don't want our armed forces to lag behind in any field. Keeping this in mind we're further modernizing and strengthening the armed forces," she told the 42nd founding anniversary function of the PGR at its headquarters at Dhaka Cantonment here this afternoon.

The prime minister also called for continuation of the success in curbing terrorism and militancy and reaffirmed that there won't be any room for the twin monsters.

PGR Commander Brigadier General Md Jahangir Harun delivered the welcome address at the function, while PM's Security Advisor Major General (retd) Tariq Ahmed Siddiq and Chief of Army Staff General Abu Belal Muhammad Shafiul Huq were present on the dais.



Sheikh Hasina said members of Bangladesh's Armed Forces are going to the (UN) peacekeeping missions where they are working with members of armed forces of other countries. "Keeping this in view, we're making strides to further develop our armed forces," she said.

The prime minister said Bangladesh may have resource constraints, but as an independent and sovereign state, it must have whatever is necessary.

Putting emphasis on having knowledge and training, Sheikh Hasina said these are essential to build strong armed forces in the country. "We want that everybody gets training and acquires knowledge," she added.

While talking about the issue of terrorism and militancy, the prime minister said that Bangladesh is not only facing this problem, it's a global problem.

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