, July 13 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday expressed confidence that the Bangladesh Army will earn greater international recognition, prestige and professional distinction in the years ahead, pledging the government's full support for enhancing its capabilities and accelerating its modernisation.

"I believe the Bangladesh Army will earn greater international recognition, prestige and professional distinction in the years ahead," he said.

The Prime Minister made the remarks while addressing Army personnel after visiting the Bangladesh Army's summer field exercise at East Rahmatpur in Babuganj, Barishal.

He assured Army personnel that the government will extend all necessary support to strengthen the Army's capabilities, modern...