Staff reporter : Government has been making armed forces of the country as modern and time-befitting to make them capable to face any situation, said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

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She said speaking as chief guest at the Bangladesh Infantry Regiment (BIR)-2024 third reunion at the Bangladesh Infantry Regimental Center in Rajshahi Cantonment on Saturday.

Sheikh Hasina said her government has been implementing different projects to build the armed forces as modern and time-befitting.

She said "We have built several Infantry divisions, brigades, units and training institutes for the development of the armed forces since assuming power".

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The prime minister said our armed forces have not only earned reputation at home, but also in the international arena by making huge contribution to the United Nations peacekeeping missions."

She said the armed forces acquired the confidence and trust of the people through their works wherever they go.

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PM said the armed forces have also been contributing immensely to the country's advancement by taking part in the infrastructure development during the Awami League government across the country.

She said her government is committed to transforming the country into a developed, prosperous and Smart Bangladesh free from poverty as the Father of the Nation's dream by 2041.

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