So keep contributing towards improving the lifestyle of people… stand beside them,” she said. The prime minister was addressing the President Parade 2020 of the 79th BMA Long Course at Bangladesh Military Academy in Chittagong’s Bhatiari, joining it virtually from her official residence Ganabhaban. Sheikh Hasina asked every member of the Bangladesh Army, particularly the fresh cadets, to build themselves properly to uphold the image of the country in the international arena. Noting that the Bangladesh Army has to perform duties both at home and abroad, Hasina said the army should be competent on all fronts to uphold Bangladesh’s dignity at the world stage. On behalf of the prime minister, Chief of Army Staff General Aziz Ahmed handed over both the “Sword of Honour” and the “Army Chief Gold Medal” to Mahmudul Hasan.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 24, 2020 11:26 UTC