The 10th anniversary of the Founding Day of Rangpur 51 Battalion of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) was celebrated through various colorful programmes at its headquarters in the capital city on Thursday.
Additional Director General of the BGB and its Northwestern Regional Commander Brigadier General Mohammad Morshed Alam took part in the cake-cutting ceremony and attended the luncheon as the chief guest.
Director and Commanding Officer of Rangpur 51 BGB Battalion Lt Colonel AFM Ajmal Hossain Khan presided over the function.
Deputy Director General of the BGB and its Deputy Regional Commander of the Northwestern Region Colonel Zia Sadat Khan, its Deputy Director General and Rangpur Sector Commander Colonel Md Yasir Jahan Hossain and Additional Director (Operations) of Rangpur BGB Sector Major Abdullah Al Moyeen and invited guests were present.
Lieutenant Colonel AFM Azmal Hossain Khan delivered a welcome speech narrating the glorious past and achievements of the members of Rangpur 51 BGB Battalion over the years.
Later, the BGB Battalion authority hosted a luncheon for its high ranking officials, officers, junior commissioned officers and soldiers of other ranks, invited guests and journalists.
The chief guest congratulated the Commanding Officer, other officials, soldiers and all other members of Rangpur 51 BGB Battalion on this auspicious day.
He also thanked the Rangpur 51 BGB Battalion authority for arranging excellent programmes and luncheon marking the celebration of its 10th Raising Day anniversary.
