Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, CNS reviewed Passing Out Parade at Bangladesh Naval Academy BNA as Chief Guest on 04 July 2024 becoming the first Foreign Head of Service to review the Parade at BNA. CNS alluded to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's vision of 'Sonar Bangla' and the valour of the brave sons of soil Mukti Bahini during the Liberation War of 1971 to motivate the 68 passing out officers to dedicate their lives to nation-building and national security. CNS exhorted the graduating class and officer cadets on parade to put in their best in whatever they do. CNS congratulated the award winners and advised those who did not win awards to not lose hope and work harder in times to come to enhance their professionalism. Complimenting cadets on the immaculate turnout, drill and bearing, CNS highlighted that, “there is a real world with real problems” waiting for them and that “everything will not happen as per their plans and wishes” and as officers “when the going gets tough, the tough get going.” Finally, CNS reassured the strong ties and close relations between Bangladesh and India and two navies and stated that these bonds are forged in combat and would grow from strength to strength to endure peace.
