Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 25 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) graced the 54th Bangladesh Armed Forces Day ceremony as the Chief Guest at the Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo last evening (24 November).
Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) was present as the guest of honour.
The High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Sri Lanka, H.E. Andalib Elias, received the Deputy Minister on his arrival at the venue. Defence Advisor at the Bangladesh High Commission, Commodore M. Moniruzzaman, made the welcome address.
Speaking at the event, the Deputy Minister commemorated the historic beginnings of the Bangladesh Armed Fo...