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PM urges BGB to uphold country’s image

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) to keep the border areas safe and uphold the country’s image.She also hoped that the BGB would discharge their duties with honesty and sincerity.The prime minister was addressing the BGB Parade marking the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Day-2015 at BGB headquarters at Pilkhana on Sunday.Prime Minister said, the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has become freed from curse through trail of Pilkhana carnage.She said her government has taken all measures to make the BGB a modern force.‘The present government has enacted the Border Guard Bangladesh Act-2010 and approved new organizational framework and manpower for making it an efficient force, she added.On the occasion, an attractive parade was arranged at Bir Uttam Anwar Hossain Parade Ground at BGB headquarters. The prime minister reviewed the parade and took salute.Cabinet members, PM`s advisors, Leader of the Opposition, parliament members, chiefs of three services, diplomats and high civil and military officials were present.