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Kuwaiti armed forces chief praises BAF members for professionalism
DHAKA, Jan 4, 2018 (BSS) – The visiting Chief of General Staff of Kuwait
Armed Forces Lieutenant General Mohammed Khaled Al Khadher today highly
lauded the professionalism and dedication of the members of Bangladesh Armed
Forces.
A total of 6,120 soldiers and officers of Bangladesh Armed Forces are
working in Kuwait and they are highly professional and dedicated, he said
during a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official
residence Ganabhaban.
After the meeting, PM’s Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim told reporters that
after exchanging greetings the Prime Minister inquired about the wellbeing of
General Khadher as he survived a helicopter accident in Bangladesh yesterday.
General Khadher praised Bangladesh Army for their quick response to begin
the rescue operation after the emergency landing of their helicopter in
Sreemangal yesterday and evacuate them within five minutes.
“It proved the capability of Bangladesh Army,” he said.
He said Bangladesh and Kuwait have strong relations in different areas and
his visit would further enhance the relation between the two friendly
countries.
During the meeting, the Prime Minister recalled that Kuwaiti Amir and
leaders of some Muslim countries arrived in Bangladesh to accompany
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to join OIC conference in 1974 and they
also influenced Pakistan to recognise Bangladesh. Kuwaiti armed forces chief
praised the steps taken by Bangladesh for giving shelter to the forcibly
displaced Myanmar citizens.
Bangladesh has given shelter to the Rohingya people on humanitarian
ground, the premier said, adding that Bangladesh is also extending support
for their healthcare and education of their children.
Sheikh Hasina also extended her greetings and best wishes to the Kuwaiti
Amir and Prime Minister through the Kuwaiti armed forces chief.
Ambassador of Kuwait in Dhaka Adel Mohammed A.H. Hayat, Principal
Secretary Najibur Rahman, Senior Secretary Suriya Begum, PSO of Armed Forces
Division Lt. Gen. Md. Mahfuzur Rahman and PM’s Military Secretary Major Gen.
Mia Md. Zainul Abedin were present.
BSS/AKH/RY/1520 hrs