BSS, DHAKA: New Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman paid a
courtesy call on President Mohammed Shahabuddin at Bangabhaban here this
evening.
President’s wife Dr. Rebeka Sultana was present during the time.
Congratulating the new Army Chief, the Head of State said the members of the
armed forces division are performing various responsibilities at the national
and international levels with great success, President’s Press Secretary Md
Joynal Abedin told BSS subsequently.
The President, also the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, mentioned that
the professionalism and skills of the army personnel are being appreciated in
various peacekeeping missions abroad.
Besides, President Shahabuddin said the army is playing an important role in
the implementation of various development projects of the government led by
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and during various crises, including national
disasters.
Under the leadership of the new army chief, the Bangladesh Army will move
forward on the path of development and prosperity in the days to come, he
hoped.
During the meeting, the new army chief sought the President’s guidance and
overall cooperation in fulfilling his assignments.
Secretaries concerned to the President’s office were present there.
