No force can defeat Bangladesh if armed forces remain united: PM
Published: 12 April 2026, 2:20:25
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said that if the armed forces remain united, then no one will ever be able to defeat Bangladesh.
He made the remarks today (12 April) at an event held at the Darbar Hall of Dhaka Cantonment.
Referring to the contribution of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman in the modernisation of the army, the Prime Minister said that the spirit of patriotism he ignited within the armed forces must never be allowed to fade.
Tarique Rahman said the armed forces do not belong to any individual, party, or group. Their sole sacred responsibility is to safeguard the independence and sovereignty of the country.
He further said that the government aims to implement reforms across all sectors as well as the development agenda for every citizen.
He added that the BNP had signed the July Charter in pursuit of state reform, and the government remains committed to implementing every provision of the charter exactly as it was agreed.
The Prime Minister also stated that the armed forces had been weakened through the Piltkhana massacre, and that various actions had been taken to undermine and politicise the military.
However, he reiterated that the armed forces are not the property of any individual, party, or group, and that their only sacred duty is to protect the country’s independence and sovereignty.
He also noted that the support of the armed forces in ensuring free, fair and participatory election held on 12 February reflected confidence and trust in the country, its people and democracy.
Referring to the July mass uprising, the Premier said that the role of the armed forces in 2024 had given hope to the freedom-loving people of the country. Even during the post–5 August period of instability and visible administrative paralysis, the armed forces played an outstanding role.
He further noted that throughout the tenure of the interim government, the armed forces had also played a positive role in keeping industrial zones, cities, ports, and the stalled wheels of the economy functioning.
