Army chief meets chief adviser, briefs him on country’s security situation

Published at : 19 March 2025, 06:02 pm
Army chief meets chief adviser, briefs him on country’s security situation
Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman met with Chief Adviser Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna on March 19, 2025. ISPR

The chief of army staff, General Waker-Uz-Zaman, has paid a courtesy call on the chief adviser, Dr Muhammad Yunus, at the state guest house Jamuna on Wednesday and briefed him on the country’s overall security situation.

During the meeting at the State Guest House Jamuna, the army chief also briefed the Chief Adviser about the ongoing activities of the Bangladesh Army, said an ISPR media release.

He also discussed various measures undertaken by the army to support national development and stability.

General Waker-uz-Zaman also informed the chief adviser about his recent visit to the Central African Republic.  This visit would strengthen bilateral relations and military cooperation between the two countries, he hoped. 

The army chief also discussed various steps taken by the army for the development and stability of the country. 

He also provided updates on the recent high-level review and recommendations regarding the justice for previously deprived army officers.

The army chief also informed the chief adviser about the progress of the ongoing senior-level board evaluating the matters of dismissed Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) and other ranks.

The chief adviser was also apprised of Bangladesh Army’s initiatives in providing medical treatment to students and civilians injured during the July-August mass uprising, the ISPR said.

The chief adviser praised the role and contribution of the army and provided the necessary directions to the army in the future activities. 

He hoped that the army would continue to perform their duties with their professionalism and utmost devotion to ensure sovereignty and security of the country, the release added.

 

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PM reaches Washington DC from New York

Published at : 24 September 2023, 02:30 pm
PM reaches Washington DC from New York
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived in Washington DC, the USA capital city, this afternoon after joining the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session and other high-level side and bilateral events in New York.

 

She reached Washington DC from New York by road at 6pm.

On her arrival in Washington DC, Bangladesh Ambassador to the USA Muhammad Imran received the premier with a flower bouquet, reports BSS.

Earlier, she left her Place of Residence, Lotte New York for Washington DC at 12:30pm.

She arrived in New York on September 17.

The prime minister will leave Washington DC for London, the capital city of the United Kingdom, on September 29.

She will stay in London till October 3.

After wrapping up her visit, the prime minister will leave London for home and scheduled to reach Dhaka on October 4.

 

Bangladesh-US Ticfa meeting begins in Dhaka

Published at : 20 September 2023, 02:41 pm
Bangladesh-US Ticfa meeting begins in Dhaka

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Deal to ease trade in taka-rupee to be signed as Hasina

Published at : 08 September 2023, 01:43 am
Deal to ease trade in taka-rupee to be signed as Hasina

"An MoU will be signed between the National Payments Corporation of India and the Bangladesh Bank to make transactions in rupees and taka between Bangladesh and India easier," said the foreign minister in a press conference at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital on Thursday.

Besides, the neighbouring countries are likely to sign two more memorandums of understanding regarding cooperation in agricultural researches, and extension of the existing cultural exchange programme for two years, said the foreign minister.

Fair Technology launches car exchange programme

Published at : 07 September 2023, 02:29 pm
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Additional Inspector General of police (IGP) Habibur Rahman has been made the new commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police. Additional Inspector General of police (IGP) Habibur Rahman has been made the new commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police. Additional Inspector General of police (IGP) Habibur Rahman has been made the new commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police. Additional Inspector General of police (IGP) Habibur Rahman has been made the new commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police. Additional Inspector General of police (IGP) Habibur Rahman has been made the new commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police. Additional Inspector General of police (IGP) Habibur Rahman has been made the new commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police. Additional Inspector General of police (IGP) Habibur Rahman has been made the new commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police. Additional Inspector General of police (IGP) Habibur Rahman has been made the new commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police. Additional Inspector General of police (IGP) Habibur Rahman has been made the new commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police.