Highlighting the importance of “multilateral efforts” to overcome the global challenges, Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday said global problem-solving must rely on cooperation, not conflicts.
Addressing the graduation ceremony of National Defence Course 2024, Yunus said they need to be together more than ever before as global challenges do not belong to anyone or any nation alone.
He highly appreciated the members of the Bangladesh Armed Forces, noting that their commitment to safeguarding the nation has been exemplary.
He said the Bangladesh Armed Forces symbolises resilience, patriotism and unwavering dedication to peace and remembered their continuous efforts during national crises like disasters, political unrest and pandemics.
“These demonstrate your unwavering dedication to the well-being of our citizens,” said the chief adviser, congratulating the graduates from home and abroad.
Besides, Yunus said, their contributions to global peace through the United Nations (UN) are internationally acclaimed.
He acknowledged the Bangladesh Armed Forces’ enduring contributions to national security, development and nation-building activities.
In the beginning, the chief adviser remembered with great pride the legacy of all who laid down their lives during the War of Liberation in 1971 and the sacrifices made by people from all walks of life during the struggle.
“This is a very special month, month of December.”
He also paid tributes to all who sacrificed their lives and got wounded to make the July revolution possible with a dream to create a new Bangladesh.
Yunus told the members of the NDC that as they look ahead, he is confident that the NDC will continue to uphold its motto, security through knowledge.
To international course members, he said: “I trust you will act as goodwill ambassadors for Bangladesh in your respective countries and beyond the borders of your countries.”
