Photo: Bangladesh Embassy in Kuwait

DHAKA, Nov 27, 2025 (BSS) - The Bangladesh Embassy in Kuwait has hosted a 
reception to celebrate the 55th Armed Forces Day, highlighting the deep and 
longstanding defence cooperation between Bangladesh and Kuwait.

The reception, held at the Al Taj Ballroom of Hotel Millennium in Kuwait City 
on 26 November, was graced by the Guest of Honour Major General Feras Adel 
Al-Shaheen, Assistant Chief of Staff for Administration and Manpower of the 
Kuwait Armed Forces, said a press release here today. 

Ambassadors, diplomats, defence attachés, civil society representatives, 
members of the Bangladesh Military Contingent and Bangladeshi expatriates 
attended the event in large numbers.

In his welcome remarks, Bangladesh Ambassador to Kuwait Major General Syed 
Tareq Hussain paid solemn tribute to the heroic freedom fighters and martyrs 
of the 1971 Liberation War, as well as to the students and citizens who 
sacrificed their lives during the July-August 2024 Movement. 

He highlighted the historic evolution and contributions of the Bangladesh 
Armed Forces in safeguarding national sovereignty, supporting national 
development and upholding Bangladesh's reputation as a leading contributor to 
UN peacekeeping missions.

The Ambassador underscored the deep-rooted ties between Bangladesh and 
Kuwait, noting that Kuwait was the first Gulf nation to recognise Bangladesh 
in 1973. 

Expressing gratitude to Kuwait for hosting nearly 290,000 Bangladeshi 
nationals, including peacekeepers deployed since 1991, he said defence 
cooperation continued to serve as a key pillar of the bilateral relationship.

Defence Attache‚ Brigadier General Rakib, in his remarks, recalled the 
historical significance of Armed Forces Day, noting that coordinated 
operations of the newly formed Army, Navy and Air Force beginning on 21 
November 1971 accelerated the path to independence. 

He paid tribute to Liberation War martyrs and reaffirmed the Armed Forces' 
unwavering commitment to protecting Bangladesh's sovereignty and territorial 
integrity.

He also emphasised the strong defence partnership between Bangladesh and 
Kuwait, citing the technical and professional contributions of 11 Bangladesh 
Military Contingents currently serving in Kuwait. He highlighted recent high-
level military exchanges and conveyed appreciation to the Chief of Staff of 
the Kuwait Armed Forces for continued cooperation.

The event concluded with expressions of gratitude to all dignitaries and 
members of the Bangladeshi community, reaffirming the enduring friendship and 
defence partnership between Bangladesh and Kuwait.