Dhaka, Dec 03 (V7N) — Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus has expressed confidence that the 13th National Parliament Election, scheduled for February, will be peaceful, festive, and a source of national pride.

He made the remarks on Wednesday morning during the closing ceremony of the National Defense Course and Armed Forces War Course-2025 at Mirpur Cantonment. Praising the country’s armed forces, the Chief Advisor highlighted their vital role in ensuring national security and managing various disasters.

Addressing the course graduates, Dr. Yunus said the knowledge and experience they have gained through years of effort and dedication will significantly contribute to national development, effective policy formulation, and strategic decision-making.

He noted that the National Defense College (NDC) has become a center of excellence for studies relating to security and development, adding that the institution continues to prepare capable leadership to face both national and global challenges in an evolving geopolitical landscape.

At the end of his speech, the Chief Advisor sought prayers from the nation for the recovery of Begum Khaleda Zia.

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