Kathmandu: The Embassy of Nepal in Dhaka organized a program to observe the 263rd Raising Day of the Nepali Army on March 27.
Addressing the programme, Nepal’s Ambassador to Bangladesh, Ghanshyam Bhandari, noted that the day commemorates a defining chapter in the country’s history towards becoming a sovereign, unified, and modern nation. He underscored that the Nepali Army stands as an epitome of bravery, unwavering dedication, and service to the nation.
Emphasizing the growing momentum of military cooperation between Nepal and Bangladesh, he stated that regular exchanges, training collaboration, capacity-building efforts, and joint exercises have further strengthened the camaraderie between the armed forces of the two countries.
In his welcome remarks, Military Attaché Brigadier General Anjan Keshar Khatri underscored
the Nepali Army’s role in safeguarding the country’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. He also highlighted its contributions to national development efforts, environment conservation, and response to natural disasters. He also stressed the Nepali Army’s role in promoting global peace and security through its participation in UN peacekeeping missions.
Chief of the Army Staff of Bangladesh General Waker-Uz-Zaman, the Chief Guest of the event, commended the role of the Nepali Army as a ‘wall of defence’ not only against external threats but also during natural disasters in Nepal. He expressed satisfaction over the ‘strong and amicable’ relations between the armed forces of Nepal and Bangladesh and emphasized the importance of further strengthening collaboration in the future.
Participants in the event included government officials of Bangladesh, ambassadors and heads of mission, high-ranking officers from the armed forces of Bangladesh, defence attachés, business and civil society leaders, and representatives from the Nepali community based in Dhaka, among others.
