PM Hasina to Armed Forces: Uphold the dignity earned through service to the nation

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday asked the armed forces to maintain the dignity they have earned by standing beside the people.

"Our every force always stands beside the people alongside safeguarding the country‍‍`s independence and sovereignty…. So, they get respect from everyone. We‍‍`ll have to go forward keeping up this dignity," she said.

The premier said this while addressing a programme marking the 48th founding anniversary of President Guard Regiment (PGR) at its headquarters in Dhaka Cantonment.

She said the armed forces serve the local people simultaneously with discharging the responsibility bestowed on them even in the peacekeeping mission in other countries.

The PM appreciated the members of the PGR for professionalism, dedication, dutifulness and sincerely in performing their duties.

She asked the PGR members to perform their duty with patriotism and honesty.

Earlier, the premier went around different tables and exchanged pleasantries with the PGR members after arriving at the venue.

She handed over gifts to the family members of the PGR members who lost their lives and sustained severe injuries while on duty.

PM‍‍`s Security Affairs Adviser Major General (rtd) Tarique Ahmed Siddique, Chief of Army Staff General S M Shafiuddin Ahmed and President‍‍`s Military Secretary Major General S M Salahuddin Islam were on the dais.

PGR Commander Brigadier General Mohammad Khaled Kamal delivered the welcome speech.