The much-awaited self-propelled (SP) guns and Metis M- 1 anti-tank guided missiles were introduced into the Bangladesh Army on Sunday, reports BSS.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina formally handed over the Serbia-made 155mm NORA B-52 SP guns to the 11 SP Regiment, the lone SP unit of Bangladesh’s Army, and the Russsia-made Metis M-1 missiles to the Infantry Regiment of Bangladesh Army in Tarmac Area at Dhaka Cantonment this morning.
She also handed over the China-made PF-98 anti-tank weapons and the Turkey-made light armoured vehicles to the Infantry Regiment and sound ranging equipment to the Locating Wing of the Artillery Regiment.
On the occasion, a spectacular parade was held with the participation of the members of the Artillery and Infantry Regiments of Bangladesh Army.
The prime minister, accompanied by Chief of Army Staff General Iqbal Karim Bhuiyan, inspected the parade riding on an open jeep. The premier also took a state salute.
Lieutenant Col Md Aminul Islam and Captain Md Sajib were the parade commander and parade adjutant, respectively.
Earlier, upon her arrival at the Tarmac Area, the prime minister was received by the chief of army staff.
Speaking on the occasion, the prime minister hoped that with the addition of modern canons, armoured vehicles and equipment the moral strength of the army would be boosted by a great extent.
“I think that induction of modern equipment in Bangladesh Army would cross a crucial step in achieving Forces Goal-2030,” she said.
Emphasising the trained and well-equipped army, Sheikh Hasina said her government has been working tirelessly to infuse more dynamism into the Bangladesh Army.
The prime minister said modern helicopters, fourth generation tanks, APCs, missiles, weapon locating radar and other warfare equipment have already been introduced into the Army.
Additionally, she also said the necessary equipment have been acquired for the Navy and the Air Force.
