, July 30 -- Defence Adviser to the Prime Minister Brigadier General AKM Shamsul Islam has highly praised the achievements of the Chinese People's Liberation Army's (PLA's) modernisation and the traditional friendship between Bangladesh and China.

He expressed gratitude for China's support and assistance toward Bangladesh's defence development.

The Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh hosted the reception on Wednesday evening to celebrate the 99th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA).

Prime Minister's Adviser Md Ismail Zabiullah, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen, Defence Attache Senior Colonel Du Xinsheng along with nearly 300 dignitaries inc...