Russia Celebrates Armed Forces Day in Dhaka with Grand Reception

The Embassy of the Russian Federation in Bangladesh hosted a vibrant reception to mark the occasion of Russian Armed Forces Day. The event was organized by Military, Air & Naval Attaché Colonel Sergey V. Naydenov and his wife, bringing together defense attachés from various foreign missions, diplomats, and senior military officials from Bangladesh.

Lieutenant General Mizanur Rahman Shamim, Chief of General Staff (CGS) of the Bangladesh Army, graced the event as the Chief Guest. Rear Admiral Mohammad Musa, OSP, NPP, reds, afwc, psc, PhD, Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Operations) of the Bangladesh Navy, also attended.

In his address, Colonel Naydenov highlighted the historical significance of February 23 as the Day of Defenders of the Fatherland, tracing its origins back to 1918. He emphasized Russia’s commitment to military readiness and modernization, stating that the Russian Armed Forces are prepared to respond to modern threats while ensuring international peace and stability.

He also reaffirmed Russia’s strong and enduring ties with Bangladesh, expressing confidence that bilateral military and military-technical cooperation will continue to grow. The event concluded with a renewed commitment to fostering defense collaboration between the two nations.