Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called upon the newly commissioned Bangladesh Air Force cadets to safeguard the country’s independence and sovereignty.
She made the statement while addressing a ceremony at the parade ground of the Bangladesh Air Force Academy on Thursday, marking the President Parade-2019 of the passing out cadets of no 76 BAFA Course and DE-2018 Course in Jessore.
The premier said: “From now on, you [cadets] have been entrusted with the duty of protecting the sovereignty, and independence of Bangladesh. You need to remain alert and prepared all the time to discharge your duty accordingly.
“It is your first and prime responsibility to protect the country, even if that is earned by making the highest sacrifice."
While talking about patriotism and dutifulness in a soldier, she said: “There is no way to divert the way. Improved character and mental strength can establish a soldier as an ideal one.”
The prime minister called upon the fresh cadets to obey the order of their senior officers, and maintain the chain of command to make the air force a well-disciplined one, reports BSS.
Sheikh Hasina simultaneously asked the newly commissioned cadets to remain prepared all the time so that they can enhance the professional excellence with proper utilization of practice taken from the training.
The premier asked the new officers to develop themselves as the competent successors of the future leadership being imbued with the honesty, sincerity, and integrity.
“I personally believe, you will discharge your duties to make the Bangladeshi sky free by being patriotic and respectful to the Constitution,” she added.