The Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi on Monday celebrated the Armed Forces Day, vowing to uphold the image of Bangladesh Armed Forces and boost the country's positive image across the world.
To celebrate the day, Lieutenant General Tarun Kumar Aich, director general of Military Intelligence of the Indian Army was the chief guest at the programme. Many war veterans of the Indian Armed Forces, diplomats of different countries and most of the defence advisers or attaches residing in Delhi attended the event.
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Lieutenant General Tarun laid a floral wreath to the portrait of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and paid homage to all martyrs of the Liberation War of 1971. The national anthems of both countries were played.
Also, a video clip on the contribution of the Bangladesh Armed Forces was played.
Brigadier General Md Abul Kalam Azad, defence adviser at the Bangladesh mission, delivered the welcome speech. He highlighted the progression of defence cooperation between India and Bangladesh, as well as the advancement of Bangladesh Armed Forces at home and in the international arena.
Md Mustafizur Rahman, the high commissioner of Bangladesh to India, highlighted the strong diplomatic ties between the neighbouring countries.
Lieutenant General Tarun stressed the deep connection between the two armed forces, assuring to elevate the defence cooperation to a newer height.
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