Chief of Army Staff General Waqar-Uz-Zaman inspected the annual air defence firing exercise of the Bangladesh Army at the Nidania Air Defence Firing Training Area in Cox’s Bazar on Tuesday.
During the visit, he stressed the necessity of boosting air defence capabilities, ensuring the continuous development of professional skills, and maintaining maximum military preparedness to handle any situation.
According to details published on the verified Facebook page of the Bangladesh Army, General Waqar-Uz-Zaman said during the inspection, “Special emphasis must be placed on the continuous development of professional skills and ensuring maximum military readiness to face any situation, with the aim of further consolidating air defence capabilities.”
The inspection was attended by the master general of the Ordnance, the general officer commanding (GOC) of the 10th Infantry Division and area commander of Cox’s Bazar Area, as well as senior officers from Army Headquarters and the relevant region, along with military personnel of various ranks.
Photographs released by the army showed soldiers taking part in various stages of the air defence firing activities in the presence of the Army Chief, who was also seen exchanging views with the troops.
