PM's Defence Adviser visits the Ministry of Defence

Defence Adviser to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman Brigadier General (retd) Dr AKM Shamsul Islam on Monday visited the Ministry of Defence at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in the capital.
On his arrival, Defence Secretary Md Ashraf Uddin and senior officials of the ministry welcomed him, said a release of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate in the afternoon.
The adviser was apprised by the secretary of the overall activities, notable achievements and future plans of the Ministry of Defense.
Subsequently, the adviser delivered a guiding speech to all those present there where he mentioned that the incumbent government is committed to implementing the activities of expansion and modernization of the armed forces. 
Noting that the present government will work to strengthen the country's defence system, the adviser hoped that everyone of the ministry concerned would work sincerely to fulfill the government's electoral pledges.