Govt continues modernisation of army

The government is working continuously to modernise Bangladesh Army, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said.

The premier said this while handing over the National Standard to 12 Lancer of Bangladesh Army at Bogra Cantonment on Thursday.

“The government has taken many development initiatives to keep Bangladesh Army up-to-date,” she said, adding: “All the uplift works are on progress.”

In the afternoon, the prime minister will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones of various development projects through digital electronic board from Altafunnesa Playground.

After that, Sheikh Hasina, also the president of Bangladesh Awami League (AL), will address a public meeting at 2:30pm at Altafunnesa Playground.