Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday inaugurated the newly-set up 'Sheikh Hasina Cantonment', aiming to strengthen the defence system in the country's southern region.
She opened the cantonment on the bank of Payra river at Lebukhali under Dumki upazila in this south western coastal district this morning by unveiling its plaque.
The premier urged Bangladesh Army to uphold democracy and constitution and make more contributions to the public welfare-oriented activities.
"The army will have to keep up the trend of democracy and constitution and make more important contributions to the public welfare-oriented activities," she said.
The premier said this while inaugurating the newly-established 'Sheikh Hasina Cantonment' on the bank of the Payra river at Lebukhali on Thursday afternoon
Sheikh Hasina also asked the members of Bangladesh Army to keep a "constant vigil" to face any internal and external threats for safeguarding the country's constitution and sovereignty.
"You'll have to always remain ready to face any internal or external threats unitedly for protecting the sacred constitution and sovereignty of the motherland," she said..
At the same function, the prime minister hoisted the national standard of the Adhoc Headquarters 7 Infantry Division of Bangladesh Army.
Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu, Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed, Agriculture Minister Matia Chowdhury, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader, Social Welfare Minister Rashed Khan Menon, Libeartion Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque, Chief Whip of Jatiya Sangsad ASM Feroz, former army chiefs General (retd) Iqbal Karim Bhuiyan and General (retd) MA Mubin raised the national standard of the 11 headquarters and units.
Ministers, MPs, the chiefs of three services, diplomats and high civil and military officials were present.
The premier inspected a spectacular parade of the army contingents on the occasion and took state salute from a decorated dais.
The premier expressed her firm optimism that this cantonment would be the most beautiful and effective cantonment of Bangladesh.
"I firmly belief that Seven Infantry Division will be turned into a division to follow due to professional competence and vibrant of work of its every member," she said.
The premier added: "This cantonment would be the most beautiful and effective cantonment of Bangladesh Insha Allah."
