Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman has been honoured with the presidential medal by Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra in recognition of Bangladesh Army's contributions, particularly in the medical sector, to the country's development.

The army chief received the honour during his visit to the Central African Republic, according to a press release from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) yesterday.

He was briefed on the activities of Bangladeshi contingents and peacekeepers deployed under the UN peacekeeping mission in the CAR.

During his stay, Waker met Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) Valentine Rugwabiza and Force Commander Lieutenant General Humphrey Nyone, and discussed Bangladesh's role in UN peacekeeping operations.

As part of his visit, the army chief, alongside the CAR president, inaugurated the Touadéra Community Clinic, constructed by the Bangladesh Army to provide medical assistance to civilians under its peacekeeping mission.
Additionally, he visited Bangladeshi contingents stationed in Bangui and held a bilateral meeting with President Touadéra.

The army chief returned to Bangladesh yesterday after completing his visit, which began on March 3.