President Abdul Hamid has emphasized the need for strengthening the force of the President Guard Regiment (PGR) and said efforts to turn it into a well-integrated one will continue.
He made this statement while delivering his speech at the Darbar of PGR at Shaheed Captain Hafiz Hall at PGR Headquarters in Dhaka Cantonment, marking its 44th founding anniversary, reports UNB.
"The responsibility entrusted to you is important and glorious, and the purview of your responsibilities are expanding day by day," he said, while hoping the PGR will continue to discharge their duties sincerely.
President Hamid said the organizational structure of the PGR has been expanded.
"Efforts to further consolidate this regiment will continue in future," he added.
The President told PGR members: "[I hope] everyone will play a strong role in upholding the glory achieved by this regiment."
Hamid said he was impressed to see the integrity, devotion and, above all, the sense of discipline and professional efficiency of PGR members in their duties.
He also praised the PGR members for working day and night under whatever circumstance including inclement weather.
President Hamid further noted that the PGR is another special part of Bangladesh's proud army which has a very good reputation in the national and global arena.
He said the PGR has earned the appreciation of people and a worldwide reputation for standing by the distressed during any kind of natural calamity.
Mentioning the involvement of the forces in development works, the President said: "The Bangladesh Army has a special contribution towards developing the communication system. The construction of the Padma Bridge is going on under the supervision of the army and it [the bridge] is visible now."
Hamid said many PGR members made sacrifices in the past while performing duties.
"I firmly believe that you'll remain loyal and devoted to your duty in the coming days" he said.
He also recalled the greatest Bangali of all time, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, who established the PGR on July 5, 1975.
The Army Chief was present at the occasion. General Aziz Ahmed and PGR Commander Brigadier General Md Jahangir Alam greeted the President at the PGR headquarters.
President Hamid visited the quarter guard and signed the visitors' book. He also planted a sapling.
Secretaries concerned to the President were also present at the function.
