BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman -File Photo

DHAKA, Nov 21, 2025 (BSS) - BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman today extended 
his sincere greetings and congratulations to all members of the Bangladesh 
Army, Navy and Air Force on the occasion of Armed Forces Day.

"I wish happiness, peace, and welfare for all members of the Armed Forces and 
their families. On this day, I pray for the overall success, improvement, and 
progress of the Armed Forces, and I pray for the eternal peace of the martyr 
souls who sacrificed their lives in the Liberation War," he said in a 
message, signed by BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi.

Tarique Rahman said that the military forces of Bangladesh were formed on 
November 21, 1971 during the Liberation War. For this reason, November 21 is 
celebrated annually as Armed Forces Day, marking the progress and victory of 
the Liberation War. 

The Armed Forces are a proud institution of the nation, built with fearless 
courage, valor, and disciplined resolve. The immensely brave role of this 
force on the battlefield of 1971 is a bright chapter in the country's 
history.

"The patriotic members of the Armed Forces continue to act as vigilant 
sentinels in protecting our independence, sovereignty, and territorial 
integrity. The role of the Bangladesh Armed Forces in maintaining world peace 
has further strengthened and made international relations commendable. I hope 
this role continues in the future," he continued.

The robust role of the Armed Forces during all national natural disasters and 
calamities has transformed the force into a symbol of the nation's trust, the 
BNP Acting Chairman added.

He mentioned that former President and former Army Chief Ziaur Rahman had 
undertaken and implemented extensive programmes aimed at developing the Armed 
Forces into a technology-dependent, dynamic, and efficient force, keeping 
pace with the modern world. 

"He (Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman) was the one who transformed the 
Bangladesh Armed Forces into a well-educated and professional force. Since 
his time, the Bangladesh Armed Forces have become a disciplined, swift, and 
perpetually ready modern force, on par with the Army of any modern state in 
the world.

Similarly, during her tenure as Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia further 
developed the Armed Forces into a more modern force, which made a significant 
contribution on the global stage. Our efforts in this regard will continue in 
the future," he said. 

Tarique remembering with deep reverence the Bir Sreshtho (Most Valiant 
Heroes) who laid down their lives in the Liberation War-- Sepoy Mostafa 
Kamal, Captain Mohiuddin Jahangir, Sepoy Hamidur Rahman, Mohammad Ruhul Amin, 
Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman, Lance Nayek Noor Mohammad Sheikh and Lance 
Nayek Munshi Abdur Rouf.

He wishes the entire programme for Armed Forces Day a success.