Chief of army staff general Waker-Uz-Zaman urged newly commissioned officers to prioritise patriotism and demonstrate courage in handling any situation.
The army chief made the call during the president鈥檚 parade, marking the commissioning of new officers at Bangladesh Military Academy Parade Ground in Chattogram on Tuesday.
General Waker-Uz-Zaman emphasised the grave responsibility placed on the new officers to safeguard the country鈥檚 independence and sovereignty.
鈥榊ou [newly commissioned officers] have to be ready to face any challenge,鈥� he said.
Highlighting the importance of patriotism, he said that it should be given the highest importance in keeping the military consciousness and values in harmony and in taking any decision.
He also urged the new officers to set exemplary standards for their subordinates in the workplace.
Waker-Uz-Zaman reiterated that discipline was the cornerstone of the army. 鈥楾he army is an institution where discipline is the main driving force; all the prescribed rules and regulations are conducted here. It will take a conscience to make the final decision on any matter. You should not forget that the working people of the country have contributed a lot to build you.鈥�
At the event, 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 chief guest, inspected the parade and received the salute.
On arrival at the venue, General Waker-Uz-Zaman was welcomed by the general officer commanding, army training and doctrine command, the general officer commanding 24 infantry division, and the commandant of the Bangladesh military academy.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, the new officers were adorned with rank badges by their parents.
The event was attended by the commandant of Sri Lanka military academy, along with senior civil and military officials from home and abroad.
