Archive · 17 Aug 2025
Bangladesh Military Chiefs Join Janmashtami Celebration in Dhaka
The leaders of Bangladesh's army, navy, and air force went to a Hindu festival called Janmashtami.
The army leader said that Bangladesh belongs to everyone and that everyone should be safe and live together.
The leaders promised to protect all religions.
The Hindu community saw this as a special event.
The leaders expressed the need for peace and harmony.
Bangladesh's Armed Forces chiefs attended the Janmashtami festival in Dhaka.
Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman reaffirmed the country's secular values.
The chiefs pledged to protect all religious communities.
The event was described as unprecedented by Hindu community leaders.
Leaders expressed the importance of peace and harmony within Bangladesh.
- Who
- General Waker-Uz-Zaman, Admiral M. Nazmul Hassan, and Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan.
- What
- Bangladesh's Armed Forces chiefs attended Janmashtami celebrations.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Why
- To show solidarity with the Hindu community and reaffirm the country's secular values.
Armed Forces & Community
Other viewpoints
Interfaith Relations
Armed Forces & Community
Emphasizes solidarity and support for all religions.
Other viewpoints
Potentially those who may not accept such displays.
- Event
- Janmashtami
- Location
- Dhakeshwari temple, Dhaka
- Army Chief
- General Waker-Uz-Zaman
- Navy Chief
- Admiral M.Nazmul Hassan
- Air Force Chief
- Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan
