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PM tells cadets at Bhattiary

Develop alternative local military hardware
BHATTIARY (Chittagong). Dec 19: Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia today stressed the need for strengthening the country's defence through skill development in keeping with the time, reports BSS.
Speaking on the occasion of the President's Parade marking the commissioning of the gentlemen cadets of the 27th HMA long course and the 8th special short course at the academy parade ground here Begum Zia said the success depended not on arms only but the skill of those who were behind the weapons.
The Prime Minister, who is also in charge of the Ministry of Defence, emphasised the need for developing alternative local military hardware for strengthening the country's defence system.
Given the good intention, resource constraints could not stand on way to improving the
defence system, she said.' She stressed the need for proper use and maintenance of the military hardware.
The colourful parade was attended. among others, by Leader of the Opposition Sheikh Hasina, Irrigation Minister M Majedul Haque, Communications Minister Oli Ahmed, Planning Minister Zahiruddin Khan. Mayor of Chittagong Meer Nasiruddin, parliament members. Principal Secretary lb the Prime Minister K M Rabbani, Defence Secretary MA Malik, chiefs of staff of the navy and air force, diplomats, senior military officers, high civil dignitaries, local elite and parents and relations of the gentlemen cadets.
On her arrival at the parade ground the Prime Minister was received by the chief of army staff Lt Gen Muhammad Noor Uddin Khan, the local Area
Commander Major den Mohammad Azlzur Rahman, Bir Uttam and the BMA Commandant Brigadier Mohd Sahoo) Afzal.
The ceremonial parade was commanded by the adjutant of the BMA Major Alamgir Md Sarwar Hussain.
Earlier, the Prime Minister’s limousine was ceremonially escorted to the saluting dlas by horse-riders with lancers.
She said the restoration of democracy in the country had created equal opportunity for all to serve the nation.
Describing the armed services as a noble profession she expressed the hope that the newly commissioned officers would discharge their respective duties upholding the reputation of the army. She said the main qualities of a worthy army officer were honesty, sertse of discipline, dutifulness, loyalty and above all patriotism. She said the officers should always remember those qualities in the discharge of their responsibilities.
Reminding them the great responsibility of protecting the country's Independence and sovereignty reposed on them the . Prime Minister asked them to remain ever vigilant in the discharge of the sacred duty.
Paying tributes to those who embraced martyrdom during the War of Independence Begum Zia said the Bangladesh army has a glorious tradition. She said their sacrifices during the War of Independence would be always remembered by the nation with gratitude. She said their sacrifices would always inspire the nation.
Begum Zia said today the Bangladesh army is well-organised and well-disciplined and earning name and fame not only at home but also abroad. She recalled their glorious role as peace keeping force of the United Nations in different countries Including Iran-Iraq, Arab World. Namibia. Cambodia and Yugoslavia.
She said the members of Bangladesh army were-assisting relief operation in Somalia. She had words of. praise for the services of the Bangladesh army in the reconstruction works of brotherly country Kuwait.
Expressing her satisfaction for the impressive march past by the newly commissioned officers Begum Zia congratulated the teaching staff of Bangladesh Military Academy.
The parade over, the Prime Minister visited the comman dant s office and signed th< visitors book there. She also posed for a group photograph with the passed-out gentlemen cadets.
She then went to the gentlemen cadets mess where she met the passed-out gentlemen cadets.
The BMA commandant presented the crest of the academy to her.
The Prime Minister earlier reviewed the smartly turned out parade and took salute at the impressive march past.
Battalion senior under officer Ferdaus Hassan Selim was adjudged the best all-round cadet and was awarded the Sword of Honour. He also received the Osmany Gold Medal for the best academic feat and the CAS Gold Medal for the bpst performance In military subjects.
He also received Qudrat-i-Khuda Gold Medal for best performance In science group.
The Zahangir Company received the BMA colour for the winter teym. It was adjudged the champion company on the basis of different Inter-company competitions.
Later, the Prime Minister inaugurated BMA Museum. She went round different sections of the museum and showed interest in Items on display. Of the Items on display the belongings of Late Lt Mushfiq, son of Abbas All Gazi of Devhata, Satkhira were on display. Mushfiq was killed while on duty in Chittagong Hill Tracts.