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DHAKA, Feb 23, 2026 (BSS) - Defense Adviser to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman Brigadier General (retd) Dr AKM Shamsul Islam today visited the Ministry of Defense at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar here.
On his arrival, Defense Secretary Md Ashraf Uddin and senior officials of the ministry welcomed him, said a release of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate this afternoon.
The adviser was apprised by the secretary of the overall activities, notable achievements and future plans of the Ministry of Defense.
Subsequently, the adviser delivered a guiding speech to all those present there where he mentioned that the incumbent government is committed to implementing the activities of expansion and modernization of the armed forces.
Noting that the present government will work to strengthen the country's defense system, the adviser hoped that everyone of the ministry concerned would work sincerely to fulfill the government's electoral pledges.
The defense adviser also expressed hope that the Ministry of Defense would continue to work tirelessly to enhance the capacity of military and civilian institutions under this ministry and to build an independent, sovereign, modern and developed Bangladesh.
Later the adviser also held a view-exchange–meeting on various official matters with the officials of the ministry, the ISPR added.
