Army firing competition ends

Bangladesh Army Firing Competition-2022, which began on February 27, concluded in Cumilla Cantonment on Wednesday.

Chief of Army Staff General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed addressed the prize-giving ceremony and closing ceremony as the chief guest and distributed prizes among the winners, said an ISPR release.

A total of 16 teams from different regions of the Bangladesh Army participated in the competition under the overall management of 33 Infantry Division.

In the competition, Bangladesh Army’s 7 Independent ADA Brigade team became the champion while 11 Infantry Division team became runner up.

Corporal Md Abdul Alim of 11 Infantry Division team was adjudged best firer at the competition where Soldier Tuhin Miah became the 2nd best firer.

Captain Syeda Rafia Jaman was adjudged best female firer in the competition.

Officers of various units and organizations, JCOs and other ranks of Army personnel including senior officers of army headquarters and Cumilla region were present on the occasion.