Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday directed the Navy and Air Selection Board-2022 to put importance the spirit of Liberation War, professional skills, leadership qualities, discipline, honesty, trustworthiness and loyalty during the promotion of the officers.
She made the directive joining the inaugural ceremony of the selection board virtually from her official residence Ganobhaban here. Others 2yo0concerned joined from the
Naval Headquarters, said a ISPR press release.
The premier said Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman had taken the initiative to build a modern, trained and strong armed forces to protect the sovereignty of his beloved motherland.
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The present government following his footsteps is implementing short, medium and long term plans to build a modern military force with technological knowledge, she added.
Sheikh Hasina said her government has incorporated a significant number of warships, submarines, helicopters, maritime patrol aircraft and specialized force SWADS with the aim of making the Navy a modern, up-to-date and three-dimensional force.
Along with the new commissioned warships, the construction of new bases is going on, she added.
The Prime Minister said they have built the Padma bridge with own funding, which will contribute significantly to the overall socio-economic development of the country, including the southern region.
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Besides, Bangabandhu Tunnel, Metro Rail, LNG Terminal, Deep Sea Port, Matarbari Power Plant, Dhaka Elevated Expressway, construction of third terminal at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport and the conversion of existing highways to expressway to connect the divisional cities with Dhaka are being implemented, she continued.
The Prime Minister said like every sector of the country, Bangladesh Navy and Air Force are playing an important role in ensuring the empowerment of women. Today, the women sailors and airmen are serving their duties with reputation and professionalism at home and abroad, she added.
She said the women peacekeepers of the Navy and Air Force are engaged in important duties in the United Nations' mission and they have upheld the image of Bangladesh in the world.
Besides, during the natural calamities, especially the recent floods in the north-eastern part of the country, the members of the Navy and Air Force have worked hand-in-hand with the local administration and other law enforcement agencies to serve humanity, said the Premier.
At the outset of the ceremony, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral M Shaheen Iqbal extended gratitude to the Prime Minister for her presence in the selection board of Navy.
In his welcome address, he paid tribute to the greatest Bangalee of all times Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and all the brave warriors who sacrificed their lives in the great War of Liberation.
Then Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Shaikh Abdul Hannan also delivered address, expressing gratitude to the Prime Minister. He also remembered with utmost respect Father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the greatest Bangalee of all time.
At the Navy Selection Board-2022, the official process for the promotion of officers from Captain to Commodore, Commander to Captain and Lieutenant Commander to Commander began.
On the other hands, at the Air Selection Board-2022 a decision will be taken regarding the promotion of eligible candidates for the posts of Air Commodore, Group Captain and Wing Commander
The boards, consisting of the highest policy-making level officers, will select qualified and efficient officers for the future senior leadership of Navy and Air subject to the approval of the government.