Dhaka, May 24 -- Engendering controversy over the Army will ultimately bring nothing good for the nation and the "pride of the institution" must be protected so that it can serve the people, Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman has said.

Speaking at the opening of Majlis-e-Shura at Al Falah Auditorium in Moghbazar on Saturday, he underlined the Army's "prestigious contribution" at different turning points in Bangladesh's history.

"The Army is our pride; it has many prestigious contributions at different important points of Bangladesh's history. The Army was forged through Bangladesh's struggle for independence," he said.

"Inciting controversy about the Army may plunge the nation into grave risks. We want to keep our beloved, proud Arm...