Dateline: Jashore: Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman today called upon the members of the Corps of Signals to be ready to face the tough challenges of the 21st century by acquiring capabilities through modern and time-befitting training. Addressing the Annual COs’ and OCs’ Conference Corps of Signals at Signals Training Center and School (STC and S) at Jashore Cantonment as the chief guest, he mentioned the glorious heritage of the Corps of Signals and its contribution to the service of the country.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, during the exchange of views with the officers of the Corps of Signals, General Waker-Uz-Zaman highlighted various issues including technical development, research, professional skill enhancement, and future plans of the Corps. Senior military officers from Army Headquarters and commanders of all signals brigades of the Bangladesh Army were present on the occasion, as noted in an ISPR release.
Apart from this, the Army Chief laid the foundation stone of a 500-be
d Army Medical College Hospital in Jashore Cantonment. Once constructed, the hospital will play a significant role in providing better treatment to retired army personnel and their families, alongside producing skilled doctors, the release added.
GOC, ARTDOC; GOC, 55 Infantry Division, senior military officers from Army Headquarters, the Principal of Army Medical College Jashore, Chief Executive Officer, faculty, students, and army personnel of various ranks were present, among others.