Photo: ISPR

DHAKA, Dec 02, 2025 (BSS) - Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman has 
reiterated his deep determination to develop the Army as a trained, 
disciplined and professional force equipped with modern weapons.
 
He came up with this call while speaking at the 'Presidential Parade' marking 
the commissioning of the officer cadets of the Bangladesh Military Academy 
(BMA) Long-Term Course and the 60th Special Course on the BMA Parade Ground 
at Bhatiari in Chattogram today. 

The Army Chief told the newly-commissioned officers that through taking the 
oath, they have been entrusted with the sacred responsibility of protecting 
Country's Independence and sovereignty, said a release of Inter-Services 
Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate this afternoon.
 
Finally, he expressed his sincere gratitude to the academy's commandants, all 
officers concerned, JCOs, NCOs, soldiers, and civil officials and employees 
to make the event a successful one.

General Wakar-Uz-Zaman, the chief guest, received the salute of the pleasant 
parade and inspected the 'march-pasts' also. 

Later, he also distributed prizes among the meritorious cadets on the 
occasion.
 
After the rigorous military training, a total of 184 officer cadets of the 
89th BMA Long Term Course and 20 officer cadets of the 60th BMA Special 
Course were commissioned through this splendid parade.

Among the newly-commissioned army officers, 183 were male and 21 others were 
female, the ISPR mentioned.

The Army Chief handed over "Sword of Honour" Award and "Army Chief Gold 
Medal" to Company Senior under Officer Azmain Ishraq for his outstanding 
performances in the training course. 

Subsequently, the new officers were adorned with rank badges by their 
parents.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, the commissioned cadets took a formal oath 
to protect the independence and sovereignty of the country on the occasion. 

Earlier on the arrival at the parade ground, the Army Chief was welcomed by 
the General Officer Commanding (GOC) Army Training and Doctrine Command, GOC 
24 Infantry Division and Area Commander Chattogram Area and Commandant of 
Bangladesh Military Academy there. 
Invited guests, high-ranking military and civil officials, parents and 
guardians of the officers and media persons witnessed this colorful parade, 
the ISPR added.