Stand ready to deal with natural disasters: PM

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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday asked Bangladesh Navy to stay prepared for dealing with natural disasters as well as protecting the country’s sovereignty.

“Being emboldened with the qualities of integrity, leadership and self-sacrifice, you’ll always have to remain prepared to protect the country’s independence and sovereignty as well as face any disaster, standing shoulder to shoulder with the members of the Army and Air Force. Bangladesh is a disaster-prone country,” she said.

The PM was addressing the President Parade of the passing cadets of Midshipmen 2020 Alfa Batch and Direct Entry Officer 2022 Bravo Batch of Bangladesh Naval Academy (BNA) in Chattogram’s Patenga.

She said Bangladesh Navy always stands beside the people during natural disasters and conducts rescue operations competently.

“I want our officers to do the work with utmost sincerity,” she said.

Referring to the graduating officers, the PM said, “You are the future helmsmen of our Navy in protecting the country’s sovereignty and security.”

She asked them to discharge the responsibilities towards the country, being imbued with patriotism, and equipped with the senses of discipline and integrity.

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