Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman today expressed hope that army engineers will continue to play a vital role in the country's development with honesty, integrity, and dedication.
He made the remarks while addressing the "Annual Commanders' Conference 2025 of the Corps of Engineers at the Engineer Centre and School of Military Engineering (ECSME)" in Qadirabad Cantonment, Natore, according to a press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
Earlier in the day, the army chief was formally inducted as the 9th Colonel Commandant of the Corps of Engineers at a ceremony held at the same venue.
Upon his arrival at ECSME, Waker-uz-Zaman was received by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Army Training and Doctrine Command, the Engineer-in-Chief of the Bangladesh Army, and the Commandant of ECSME.
During the conference, the army chief exchanged views with commanders and officers of the Corps of Engineers on technological advancement, research, professional skill development, and future planning.
In his address, Waker paid tribute to members of the Corps of Engineers who made supreme sacrifices during the Liberation War, as well as all valiant freedom fighters. He highlighted the glorious legacy of the corps and its continued contributions to national development.
He also lauded the corps' commitment to integrity and professionalism, noting that their development activities have made significant contributions to the nation's progress.
Senior military officials from the Army Headquarters, including the GOC of Army Training and Doctrine Command; director general of BIISS; chief consultant general of the Adhoc Construction Supervision Consultant; engineer-in-chief; adjutant general; GOC of the 11th Infantry Division and Area commander of Bogura Area; Commandant of ECSME; commanders of all engineer brigades; and commanding officers of various engineer units, along with members of the media, attended the event.