Army chief attends Artillery Regiment’s golden jubilee celebrations

Chief of Army Staff General Waqar-Uz-Zaman on Thursday attended the 45th Annual Commanders’ Conference of the Bangladesh Army’s Artillery Regiment, its sixth reunion, and the golden jubilee celebrations of the Artillery Centre and School in Chattogram.
The three-day programmes, held from Tuesday to Thursday at the institution in Halishahar, also included the 11th Colonel Commandant investiture ceremony, marking its 50th anniversary.
Addressing the conference as the chief guest, the army chief highlighted the regiment’s contributions to the country and paid tribute to Liberation War martyrs.
He also stressed modern training, technological advancement, operational preparedness and professional excellence to meet emerging challenges.
Following the conference, he attended the reunion and witnessed a ceremonial parade by serving and retired members of the regiment.
He called for unity and cordial relations among its members and praised the Artillery Centre and School for its contributions to modern artillery training over the past five decades.
On Tuesday, BGB Director General Maj Gen Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui assumed the role of the regiment’s 11th Colonel Commandant at a ceremony at Shaheed Major Nazmul Haque Parade Ground, where he received a guard of honour and his rank badge.