Bangladesh Armed Forces Day observed here
The Bangladesh High Commission in Colombo hosted a reception to celebrate the 52nd Armed Forces Day of Bangladesh in Colombo on Tuesday (21). Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) was the Chief Guest.
On November 21 in 1971, during the liberation war of Bangladesh, the tri-forces of Bangladesh (Army, Navy and Air Force) along with the freedom fighters launched a joint offensive against occupation forces which was decisive in bringing about the victory on December 16, 1971.
Defence Adviser of Bangladesh High Commission Commodore M. Moniruzzaman thanked the Sri Lankan Tri-Forces for the excellent collaboration between the Armed Forces of the two countries.
High Commissioner Tareq Md Ariful Islam highlighted the significance of the Armed Forces Day in the history of liberation war of Bangladesh. He also shared the subsequent evolution of Bangladesh Armed Forces under the leadership of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and its modernization under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
He also mentioned that Bangladesh Armed Forces were not only playing a pivotal role in nation building but also in global peace building as the highest troops contributor to the UN Peacekeeping missions. Referring to the good collaboration between the Armed Forces of the two countries, he reiterated the commitment to work for further expanding the bilateral defence cooperation.
The chief guest General Gunaratne congratulated the Bangladesh Armed Forces on the auspicious occasion of the Armed Forces Day and appreciated their professionalism and their contribution to the global peace and security.
The High Commissioner of India, Ambassador of Nepal, Charge d’Affaires of Maldives, senior defence officials of Sri Lanka, diplomats and Defence Attaches/Advisors of different diplomatic missions also participated.
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