President consents to armed forces deployment on polls duty

President Mohammed Shahabuddin today gave consent to deploy military personnel to help ensure free, fair and peaceful Jatiya Sangsad (JS) polls. "The president consented to deploy members of armed forces division (AFD) for holding next polls in a free, fair and peaceful manner. . . The military personnel will assist the

Armed forces strengthened to protect independence: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said that her government has taken adequate steps for overall development of the armed forces to safeguard the country's independence and sovereignty, but it has no intention to lock into war with anyone. "Actually, we don't want to get into war against anyone. Our eye

Armed forces being prepared to defend external attack: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Thursday said the armed forces are being built as capable to defend any attack from the external forces to secure country's independence and sovereignty. "We don't want war with anyone. We believe in the policy, 'Friendship to all malice to none' formulated by the Father of

PM urges armed forces to work as frontline soldiers

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday asked the members of the Bangladesh Armed Forces to work as 'frontline soldiers' to implement the Perspective Plan 2041 to make Bangladesh a developed country. "Work as frontline soldiers to implement the 2041 perspective plan being imbued with patriotism. I expect it from the members

Always stay ready to defend country: PM Armed Forces

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said Bangladesh Armed Forces must have necessary preparedness to protect the country's independence and sovereignty keeping pace with technological development of the modern world. "We need to have all kinds of preparedness, equipment and training to protect our country from the attack of outside enemies,"