Natore:Chief of Army Staff and Colonel Commandant of the Engineers Corps, General Waker-Uz-Zaman, has directed all members of the Corps to remain prepared to meet the challenges of the 21st century through modern training and enhanced professional skills.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, General Waker-Uz-Zaman made these remarks while addressing the Annual Commanders' Conference-2026 of the Bangladesh Army Engineers Corps and the Seventh Corps Reunion at the Engineer Centre and School of Military Engineering (ECSME) in Qadirabad, Natore. The three-day events were held from November 10 to 12, as stated in an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate press release.
During his address to commanders of different units of the Engineers Corps and other officers, the Army chief paid tribute to the valiant members of the Corps who made the supreme sacrifice during the Great War of Liberation in 1971, as well as to all freedom fighters. He praised the Corps' glorious heritage and its contributions to the welfare of the country and its people during both wartime and peacetime.
The Army chief also took the opportunity to exchange views with the officers on various issues concerning the Corps' activities, development, and enhancement of professional capabilities. Later, he attended the Seventh Corps Reunion at the ECSME parade ground and witnessed an impressive reunion parade.
In his address, General Waker-Uz-Zaman emphasized the importance of unity, cordiality, and professional fellowship among former and serving members of the Engineers Corps. He urged them to uphold this longstanding tradition and remain dedicated to serving the country and its people in the future.
The event was attended by the Army's Engineer-in-Chief, acting General Officer Commanding of Army Training and Doctrine Command, Adjutant General, Commandant of the Military Institute of Science and Technology, General Officer Commanding of 11 Infantry Division, and Area Commander of Bogura Area, among other senior military officials. Serving and retired members of the Engineers Corps, their family members, invited guests, and Army personnel of different ranks were also present, the release added.