Addressing the students injured during the July uprising, Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman today assured them that the army would always be by their side and advised them never to lose morale.

The army chief made this remark while speaking at an iftar event organised by the Bangladesh Army at Sena Malancha in Dhaka Cantonment in honour of the students injured during the July uprising.

Waker exchanged greetings with the injured students and inquired about their well-being.

During his address, he emphasised that the primary purpose of the event was to remind the injured individuals that the army would always stand by them.

"Many of them are severely injured, some cannot move, and some have lost their eyesight. I assure you that we will always be by your side," said the army chief.
He further mentioned that financial aid and other forms of assistance would continue in the future.
"Today's iftar arrangement and financial support will not be a one-time initiative. Business entrepreneurs, bankers, and other contributors have come together to make this happen. The Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI), Special Security Force (SSF), and banks have also provided financial contributions. The army has already spent significant funds on treatment, and to date, we have provided medical care to over 4,200 injured individuals," he said.

Waker reaffirmed efforts toward the rehabilitation of the injured.
"You are the nation's pride. You have sacrificed a lot for the country and the people. I congratulate you and assure you that we will always be there for you," he said.
Senior army officials, distinguished civilians, and directors of various government hospitals attended the event.
After the programme, Eid gifts were distributed to injured students on behalf of the army, according to a release from Inter-Services Public Relations.