Dhaka, Oct 06 (V7N) — The Chief Advisor of the Interim Government, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, officially inaugurated the Senasadar Election Board 2024 at the Army Headquarters on Sunday. The board will review the promotion of officers of the rank of colonel and lieutenant colonel in the first phase.

During the ceremony, Dr. Yunus acknowledged the army's role in supporting the people during the nation's recent crisis, stating that the interim government's swift formation had stabilised the country. He emphasised that this has reaffirmed the army's status as a symbol of trust for the public.

Addressing the promotion process, Dr. Yunus stressed the importance of promoting officers based on honesty, ethics, and leadership qualities, free from political influence. He further directed that the selection of officers for promotion should be merit-based, ensuring a politically neutral evaluation.

The event was attended by Chief of Army Staff General Waqar-uz-Zaman, the Defence Secretary, the Chief of General Staff, the Principal Staff Officer of the Armed Forces Department, and other senior officials.

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