The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Dhaka

Chief of Army Staff General Moeen U Ahmed yesterday hosted an ifter in honour of war- injured freedom fighters at Senakunja here yesterday evening.

More than 300 injured veterans atended the iftar, also joined by Adviser for Liberation War Affairs Major General (retd) M A Matin, Bir Bikrom as the chief guest

The adviser and the army chief exchanged greetings with the 1971 veterans when General Moeen asked army doctors to arrange treatment of two ailing elderly freedom fighters Shukkur Ali and Mohammad Shamsuddin at the combined military hospital in Dhaka.

A special munajat was offered seeking divine blessings for continued peace, advancement and prosperity of the country and nation in the iftar party.

Secretary of the Liberation War Affairs Dr Abul Kasem Mahbubul Alam and the Convenor of Muktijoddha Sangshad Masud Ahmed and senior military officials were present on the occasion.