Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman has urged all members of the infantry regiment to remain ready to face the challenges of the 21st century through modern and updated training. During a ceremony at the Bangladesh Infantry Regimental Centre (BIRC) parade ground in Rajshahi Cantonment on Thursday morning, he stated, "Stay ready to face the challenges of the 21st century through modern and updated training."
General Waker was inducted as the 7th Colonel of the Bangladesh Infantry Regiment, also known as the Regiment of the Millennium, according to a release from the Directorate of Inter-Services Public Relations this afternoon.
In his address, General Waker recalled the sacrifices of all valiant members of the regiment and other martyrs during the 1971 Liberation War. He highlighted the proud history of the infantry regiment and its service to the country and the nation. The Army Chief praised the regiment's activities and its role in international affairs, congratulating the regiment's personnel for their contributions.
Upon his arrival at the venue, General Waker was formally greeted according to customary military tradition, and a smart contingent of the Bangladesh Infantry Regiment provided a guard of honour as part of the occasion. The senior-most commander and senior-most master warrant officer of the Bangladesh Infantry Regiment presented the Colonel rank badge to the Army Chief.
General Waker also remembered all the brave freedom fighters, including the soldiers of the Bangladesh Infantry Regiment who sacrificed their lives in the Great War of Liberation in 1971. He referred to the regiment's overall activities and the glorious tradition and contribution of the Bangladesh Infantry Regiment in the service of the motherland.
The Army Chief acknowledged the role of the Bangladesh Infantry Regiment in the international arena and congratulated each member of the regiment for their dedication.
Senior military officers, other officers, junior commissioned officers, other ranks of the army, and media personnel were present at the event.
