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Published : 03 Dec 2025, 07:19 PM
Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has called on members of the armed forces to play a “historic” role in the national election and referendum scheduled for February.
He also praised the forces’ contribution to national security, progress, nation-building, and their steadfast presence beside citizens during moments of crisis, the state-owned news agency Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha reported.
He made the remarks on Wednesday at the closing ceremony of this year’s National Defence Course (NDC) and Armed Forces War Course at the National Defence College in Mirpur Cantonment.
"I am proud to notice the progress of the armed forces and their enduring contributions to our national security, development and national building activities. Your commitment to safeguarding our nation has been exemplary," he said.
The administration is preparing to hold the parliamentary election and the referendum on the same day in the first half of February. The Election Commission has indicated that it expects to announce the schedule within the first half of this month.
BSS quoted the chief advisor as telling armed forces personnel: “Still, we have to play a very historical role in our national elections and referendum in February next to make it not only a historical landmark but also peaceful and festive."
"Make it a festive occasion for all voters and the nation will remember with pride they really had a historical occasion to turn this country around," he added.
He noted that the forces’ sustained efforts during natural disasters, political instability and the pandemic demonstrated their readiness and unwavering commitment to public welfare.
The interim prime minister also thanked members of the three services for contributing to global peace through United Nations peacekeeping missions, which he said had enhanced Bangladesh’s international reputation.
At the beginning of his speech, he paid tribute to those martyred in the Liberation War.
“This is a very special month. The month of our historical victory in the Liberation War. We all recall with great pride all the heroes who laid down their lives during the war. We also call the sacrifices made by the people of all walks of life during the struggle.”
Yunus also honoured those killed and injured in the July Uprising that toppled the Awami League government.
“My deepest homage to all students and the people who sacrificed their lives and got wounded to make the July revolution possible with the dream to create a new Bangladesh.”
Read the full story in Bangla: https://bangla.bdnews24.com/bangladesh/c1ccc96ee298
