NN Online:
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday emphasised on the importance of “multilateral efforts” to address global challenges, stressing that solving these issues requires cooperation, not conflict.
Addressing a graduation ceremony of “National Defence Course-2024,” Dr Yunus said they need to be together more than ever before as global challenges do not belong to anyone or any nation alone.
Prof Yunus highly appreciated the members of the Bangladesh Armed Forces, noting that their commitment to safeguarding the nation has been exemplary.
He said Bangladesh Armed Forces symbolises resilience, patriotism and unwavering dedication to peace and remembered their continuous efforts during national crises like disasters, political unrest and pandemics.
“These demonstrate your unwavering dedication to the wellbeing of our citizens,” said the chief adviser congratulating the NDC graduates from home and abroad.
Besides, Prof Yunus said, their contributions to global peace through the United Nations (UN) are internationally acclaimed.
He acknowledged Bangladesh Armed Forces’ enduring contributions to the national security, development and nation building activities.
At the beginning, the chief adviser remembered with great pride the legacy of all who laid down their lives during the War of Liberation in 1971 and sacrifices made by the people of all walks of life during the struggle. “This is a very special month, month of December.”
He also paid tributes to all who sacrificed their lives and got wounded to make the July revolution possible with a dream to create a new Bangladesh.
Prof Yunus told the members of the NDC that as they look ahead, he is confident that NDC will continue to uphold its motto, security through knowledge.
To international course members, he said, “I trust you will act as goodwill ambassadors for Bangladesh in your respective countries and beyond the borders of your countries.”
