Dhaka, Nov 25, 2019 (BSS) – Chief of Army Staff of Bangladesh Army
General Aziz Ahmed accorded reception to the Gallantry Award Holder Freedom
Fighters of Bangladesh Army at a ceremony at Army Multipurpose Complex at
Dhaka Cantonment, marking the Armed Forces Day-2019.
Freedom Fighters, who played a vital role during the Liberation War in
1971 and their successors were also awarded reception at the ceremony, said
an ISPR press release.
A total 75 freedom fighters and their successors were awarded reception
at the programme.
Chief of Air Staff exchanged greetings with the freedom fighters and
their successors.
In his speech, the Army Chief remembered the contribution of Freedom
Fighters (Gallantry Award Holder) to Liberation War of 1971 with rich
tributes and gratitude.
He also said the nation would never forget their sacrifices. Senior army
officers were present on the occasion.
After the programme, General Aziz told the reporters that the work of
erecting barbed-wire fence at Rohingya camp in Cox’s Bazar has started.
At the first phase, the fence would be erected at Kutupalng in Ukhia and
Noapara in Teknaf, he said adding, the government has approved construction
of 287 kilometers of road along the Bangladesh-Myanmar frontiers.