Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said her government is building the armed forces in such a way as it can defend the country’s independence and sovereignty if Bangladesh is attacked.
“We don’t want war with anyone. But, we have to attain enough efficiency to protect our independence and sovereignty if Bangladesh falls into such situation and we’re preparing our forces keeping that in mind,” she said.
The premier said this while commissioning the newly constructed naval submarine base “BNS Sheikh Hasina” by unveiling its nameplate, joining virtually from her official Ganabhaban residence here.
The inaugural function was held at Pekua in Cox’s Bazar.
The prime minister said her government is maintaining the foreign policy adopted by Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, “Friendship to all, malice to none.”
She asked the armed forces personnel to continue efforts to materialise Father of the Nation’s dream of building developed, prosperous and Smart Bangladesh by 2041 free from hunger and poverty alongside discharging professional duties. বিস্তারিত