Dhaka, April 21 -- Lt Col Mohammad Anisuzzaman, PhD, AEC :

Civil-Military Relations (CMR) focuses on the relationship between the military and civilian society in a country. Not only does sound CMR help ensure national security from external threats, but it also represents the dynamics that foster mutual respect and understanding, leading to a society cultivated by illuminated, intellectual, and patriotic minds. Since its inception in 1971, CMR has waxed and waned a few times but the Bangladesh Army has been involved in various civic actions to bridge the gap in CMR. Over the past couple of years, there has been a growing emphasis on the dissemination of education to strengthen CMR. On 30 January 2025, the Chief of Army Staff of the Bang...