RAJSHAHI, Jan 21, 2023 (BSS)- A six-day regimental camping of Mohasthan
Regiment of Bangladesh National Cadet Corps (BNCC) began on the playground of
Postal Academy here today.

Main thrust of the training is to enhance the moral and mental strength of
the cadets along with equipping them with discipline and leadership
characteristics.

Around 300 cadets both male and female from 108 educational institutions in
Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions are taking part in the camping.

Besides, one army officer, four territorial force officers, 21 professors
under officers and six teachers under officers are joining.

Regiment Commander Lt Col Sazid Imran inaugurated the camping programme as
the chief guest.

Battalion Adjutant Major Jubayer Ahmed and Battalion Commander Major Mohsin
Ali were present at the opening ceremony.

Speaking on the occasion, Lt Col Sazid Imran urged the cadets to involve
themselves in nation building activities in a disciplined manner by making
good use of the knowledge they gained during the training.

Besides, the BNCC members could play a pivotal role in protecting the
country's independence and sovereignty, he said, adding: "The training will
help the BNCC members to build a disciplined lifestyle both in working and
academic life."

They should work relentlessly with the motto of building the youths as
competent future leaders to carry forward the nation's hopes and aspirations
to the coveted goal, he continued.

"You've a vital role to play to prevent the youngsters from various social
crimes like drug-addiction and eve- teasing," he said, adding that the
society could be built as healthy and sound through their noble efforts.

He called for devoting themselves towards building a prosperous Bangladesh.
The chief guest also inspected the parade and took salute of the march-past
by the contingents besides a team of flag carriers and band party.

The cadets are being imparted training on physical, drill, leadership,
military discipline, liberation war history, war tactics and armory side by
side with various social development activities to help them get prepared to
face any calamity.

Apart from the military training, they are participating in various social
development activities.