President Abdul Hamid on Monday asked every President Guard Regiment (PGR) member to provide VVIPs security without creating any distance from the people. "Keep in mind, your engagement is to ensure maximum security involving mass people, not by creating any distance from the people," he said. He said it in the 47th founding anniversary of PGR at the Dhaka Cantonment, joining from Bangabhaban this afternoon virtually.   He said the main responsibility of PGR is to ensure comprehensive, integrated and perfect security for the VVIPs, but along with security, the VVIPs public relation issue also needs to be considered very seriously. “You must remember that the sacred duty entrusted to you is as glorious as it is particularly important and sensitive. However, along with security, the public relations of VVIPs also needs to be considered very seriously,” he also said. Putting emphasis on the advanced training for the PGR members in various fields, including information technology (IT) with strategic excellence to ensure the VVIPs security, he said "Every member of the PGR needs to be more vigilant and efficient so that they can deal with any adverse situation immediately and efficiently." Also Read: Increase quantity, quality of scouts: President Abdul Hamid Hamid said militant-terrorists around the world are changing the nature of their activities and crimes with the rapid development of science and technology while they are relying on technology for communication and crime prevention. Lauding the role of this PGR member for fulfilling their responsibilities efficiently in the face of the global Covid-19 pandemic as well as in the changed circumstances of life and living conditions in Bangladesh, he said “Even in this situation, you are efficiently fulfilling the responsibilities entrusted to you, which is very commendable. You have also performed your duties with dedication, skill and hard work in the Golden Jubilee of Independence and Victory and Mujib Centenary celebrations last year.  He also described the activities of this specialized force PGR as sacred, important, glorious and touching. Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman established the 'President Guard Regiment' (PGR) on 5 July 1975 as an example of his foresight to ensure the security of the state’s most important personalities since independence. Secretaries concerned, PGR commanders and senior military and civil officials were present on the occasion.

Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Ahmed Siddiqui presented his credential to President Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban on Wednesday afternoon.