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The BJP has been built as a three-dimensional force: the Prime Minister

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  • 05 December, 2020 16:48:11

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News Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that BGB has been developed as a three-dimensional force through the use of modern technology and other facilities.

"We have entered the modern age," he said. BGBO has focused on the use of modern technology. These forces are now roaming all over the country. In order to strengthen the BGB, we have already formulated 'Border Guard Bangladesh Vision 2041' and started its implementation. Helicopters have been purchased for this purpose, good quality vessels are being taken. Besides, another 15,000 manpower will be taken step by step, the Prime Minister said.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina made the remarks at the concluding parade of BGB's 95th recruit batch at the Biruttam Mojibur Rahman Parade Ground of Border Guard Training Center and College (BGTC&C) at Satkania in Chittagong on Saturday (December 5).

The Prime Minister joined the function as the chief guest through video conference from Ganobhaban and received greetings in the parade. The swearing in of the young soldiers and the parade officially started at 10:30 am with a state salute to the Prime Minister.

He said, ‘Discipline is the main identity of a soldier of any force. Bangladesh has become independent with an ideal. He is a real soldier who never backs down from following those ideals, orders and duties. '

The Prime Minister said honesty, intelligence, reliability, loyalty, vigor and enthusiasm are the criteria of discipline and professionalism of a force. The reflection of these qualities in the young soldiers has inspired and fascinated everyone. At the same time, the Prime Minister directed to be inspired by the ideals of the father of the nation and attach importance to the principles of the BGB.

"Historically, today is a very significant day for Border Guard Bangladesh," he said. 47 years ago today, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman received the concluding parade and salute of the third recruit batch of BDR. In the course of time, the Prime Minister felt proud and blessed to be greeted at the concluding parade of the 95th recruit batch on the same day and moment on the centenary of Mujib's birth.

The Prime Minister said none of the governments that came to power after '75 had taken any initiative to resolve the border guard issue with India. I solved that problem after I came to the government in 1996. We have erected a new barbed wire fence on the open border and secured the border by constructing new posts. '

Later, the Prime Minister welcomed the young soldiers on their new life. After the Director General's parade on behalf of the Prime Minister, the first place recruit (GD) Md. As the best smart recruit of the 95th recruit batch. Khokon handed over the crest to Mollah.

BGB Director General Major General. Safinul Islam, BGBM (Bar), NDC, PSC delivered the welcome address. As a special guest, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan, Senior Secretary of the Department of Public Security Mustafa Kamal Uddin joined via video conference. Ministers from Chittagong and Cox's Bazar regions, members of parliament, senior officers of the army and BGB, local civil administration and police officials, people's representatives, dignitaries and journalists from print and electronic media enjoyed the concluding parade.

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