Sun News Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said, "I firmly believe that all the members of the army will work with the service of the country with the spirit of the great liberation war and the ideals of the father of the nation, unwavering trust and complete loyalty to the leadership, a combination of hard practice and professional skills and devotion to duty."
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The premier said this at the flag raising ceremony of Head Quarters 71 Mechanized Brigade, 15 and 40 East Bengals (Mechanized), 9 and 11 Bangladesh Infantry Regiments (Mechanized) held on Thursday at CMP Centre and School in Savar Cantonment.
She joined the ceremony virtually from Ganabhaban in the capital.
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From the ceremony, the Prime Minister was given a state salute through a beautiful parade. Army Chief General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed gave thanks on the occasion.
The Prime Minister said that our army stands by the people to face any calamity in the country. I sincerely thank all the members of the army including the army chief for playing a commendable role in the sudden and severe floods in Sylhet, Sunamganj and Netrakona districts recently.
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The Prime Minister said that since ancient times, it has been customary to carry the 'flag' as a symbol of national status on the battlefield. The flag is a symbol of independence, sovereignty, honor and dignity of the nation. So protecting the flag is the sacred duty of every soldier.
The Prime Minister expressed hope that the Bangladesh Army will always be ready to make the highest sacrifice for any national need including protecting the sovereignty of Bangladesh.
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