DHAKA, Nov 24, 2013 – The Chief of Army Staff, General Iqbal Karim Bhuiyan accorded a reception in honour of a selected number of Gallantry Award Holder Freedom Fighters served in army and their next kins today on the occasion of the Armed Forces Day.
Of them, kins of three Bir Shreshthos, three Bir Uttams, six Bir Bikrams and 11 Bir Protiks were awarded the reception, an ISPR release said here.
At the outset of the ceremony, a brief on the gallant deeds of the freedom fighters was presented. The Chief of Army Staff exchanged pleasantries and honoured them with a token of gift.
Among others, high militay officers of Dhaka Area including Army Headquarters were present on the occasion. Army Headquarters holds such reception every year on the occasion of the Armed Forces Day.
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