Army Chief inaugurates Army International Islamic Institute

Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman on Monday inaugurated the Army International Islamic Institute (AIII) in the capital's Jalshiri Housing Project.

He also virtually unveiled the foundation stones of seven additional branches of the Institute to be established across the country.

The new branches will be set up in Barishal, Savar, Bogura, Sylhet, Chattogram, Cumilla and Jashore.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, General Waker-Uz-Zaman said the institute has been established to develop ideal citizens equipped with knowledge, leadership qualities and strong moral values by integrating modern education with ethical principles in line with contemporary educational needs.

He said the institute would offer an English-medium education based on the Cambridge curriculum while placing equal emphasis on values-based learning to ensure the holistic development of students.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Principal Staff Officer at Army Headquarters, General Officers Commanding (GOCs) of various divisions, senior military officials, distinguished individuals associated with the institute, teachers, students, guardians and members of the media.