Face challenges with courage

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman has urged newly commissioned officers to prioritise patriotism and demonstrate courage in handling any situation.

The army chief made the remarks during the President’s Parade, marking the commissioning of new officers at the Bangladesh Military Academy (BMA) Parade Ground in Chattogram yesterday.

General Waker-Uz-Zaman emphasised the grave responsibility placed on the new officers to safeguard the country’s independence and sovereignty.

“You [newly commissioned officers] have to be ready to face any challenge,” he said.

Highlighting the importance of patriotism, he said, “Patriotism should be given the highest importance in keeping the military consciousness and values in harmony and in taking any decision.”

He also urged the newly commissioned officers to set exemplary standards for their subordinates in the workplace.

Waker-Uz-Zaman reiterated that discipline is the cornerstone of the army.

A total of 231 officer cadets, including 24 female cadets, were commissioned from the 87th BMA Long Course and the 59th BMA Special Course.

The parade began at 9:00am at the BMA Parade Ground in Bhatiari. The army chief, as the chief guest, inspected the parade and received the salute.