Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday made a surprise visit to the Bangladesh Army’s summer exercise in Manikganj and interacted with troops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tarique arrived at the summer exercise area of 8 Bir under the 9th Infantry Division in Singair upazila at around 9:20am, said a release issued by the Prime Minister’s Press Wing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the visit, the Prime Minister walked across a large section of the training area to observe the ongoing exercise and interact with the troops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
General Officer Commanding (GOC) and the unit’s Commanding Officer (CO) briefed him on the exercise and operational preparedness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tarique also listened attentively to a commander’s verbal operational order and observed a raid exercise carried out by the participating troops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PM makes surprise visit to Army summer exercise, observes field training<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He inspected various aspects of the field training, including troop deployment, combat tactics, the use of weapons and other realistic combat drills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tarique entered an army bunker and exchanged views with officers and soldiers taking part in the exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also met troops positioned in camouflage and encouraged them in the performance of their duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At one point during the visit, the Prime Minister had the freshly cooked meal prepared for the participating troops and later joined them for tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PM makes surprise visit to Army summer exercise, observes field training
The army personnel expressed delight as the Prime Minister spent an extended period with them in the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Addressing the troops, Tarique said the people of Bangladesh have deep confidence in the Bangladesh Army.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He praised the Army’s role in safeguarding national security and maintaining law and order, and underscored the importance of professional training, discipline and maintaining the highest level of operational readiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Prime Minister also wished the Bangladesh Army continued success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prime Minister’s Defence Adviser Brig Gen (retd) Dr AKM Shamsul Islam, Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman, Military Secretary to the Prime Minister Major General Abul Hasnat Mohammad Tariq and senior Army officers were present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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