Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the newly constructed Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP) Bhaban and Sena Prangan (Army Central Auditorium) Bhaban in Dhaka Cantonment on Sunday.

She unveiled the name plaques of the multi-storey AFIP Bhaban and Sena Prangan Bhaban in Dhaka Cantonment.

The premier entered AFIP Bhaban by cutting a ribbon and visited different facilities installed in the new structure. AFIP Commandant Major General Dr Nishat Jubaida highlighted the main features and facilities of the new Bhaban to the prime minister.

In 2019, the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) approved the project titled "Extension and Modernization of the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP)" to meet the growing demand for pathology services. The project is being implemented ahead of the scheduled time of December 2024.

The 14-storey AFIP Bhaban is equipped with a modern laboratory featuring the latest technology such as next-generation sequencing, automated microbial identification system, transmission electron microscope, and multi-headed microscope to ensure international standard services.

Health and Family Welfare Minister Prof Dr Samanta Lal Sen, Chief of Army Staff General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral M Nazmul Hassan, among others, were present.

Subsequently, the prime minister inaugurated Sena Prangan and entered the new structure by cutting a ribbon.

The army central auditorium, Sena Prangan, has been constructed for organizing various national and international-level events such as important meetings, seminars, and social events.

Chief of Army Staff General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed and high-ranking army officers were present at the inauguration ceremony.