Chattogram:Prime Minister's Defence Adviser Brigadier General (retd) Dr AKM Shamsul Islam has called for the Bangladesh Army's Artillery Regiment to focus on research, develop indigenous tactics, enhance training, and pursue modernisation. These directives were issued to address the challenges of future battlefields.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Brigadier General Islam made these remarks at the 45th Annual Artillery Conference, Sixth Reunion, and Golden Jubilee celebration of the Artillery Centre and School held at Halishahar in Chattogram.
The three-day event, taking place from November 3 to 5, also includes the 11th Colonel Commandant Investiture Ceremony and celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the Artillery Centre and School. In his address, the Defence Adviser highlighted the Artillery Regiment's historic contributions, particularly during the Great War of Liberation, and emphasised the importance of adapting to technology-driven warfare with enhanced professional competency and advanced training.
He urged that national interests should be the highest priority in performing professional duties with honesty and discipline, in line with the government's "Bangladesh First" policy. Brigadier General Islam also stressed the importance of maintaining weapons and equipment, developing leadership, and ensuring the welfare of army personnel.
The programme was attended by several high-ranking officials, including the acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Army Training and Doctrine Command, the Colonel Commandant and Director General (DG) of Border Guard Bangladesh, the General Officer Commanding of the 24 Infantry Division and Chattogram Area Commander, as well as senior military and civilian officials, serving and retired members of the Artillery Regiment, their families, and invited guests.