President Abdul Hamid on Sunday inaugurated the Army Data Centre and Computerised War Game Centre at Dhaka Cantonment, which are expected to play an important role in achieving the ‘Forces Goal’ by 2030.
The President first inaugurated the Army Data Centre. Director of IT Directorate Brig Gen Mohammad Omar Zahid briefed the President about different aspects of the Data Centre.
Earlier, on his arrival at the Data Centre, the President was received by Chief of Army Staff General Abu Belal Muhammad Shafiul Huq. Later, Abdul Hamid inaugurated the Computerised War Game Centre. Acting GOC of ARTDOC Maj Gen Jahangir Kabir Talukder briefed the President about its aspects and strategies.
Speaking on the occasion, the President said the inauguration of the Data Centre and the Computerised War Game Centre are two milestones when it comes to Bangladesh Army’s technological advancement.
Hamid said, “The ability of taking flawless war strategies during the critical situation of a war is the reflection of professional efficiency of army commanders. And in the technology-based world, events are fast-changing and multi-dimensional ones.”
The President said any victory and defeat or any success and failure largely depends on taking timely and right decisions and formulating plans.
“So, it’s urgent to combine the technology-based operational assessment with the real experience and knowledge in drafting plans and taking decision.”
He said the role of technology-based Computerised War Game Centre and timely simulation system is important for development and contingency planning by brigade and division level commanders. “I think the induction of the war game centre in the army is a big advancement for enhancing the professional efficiency.”
The President observed that the induction of Army Data Centre is a unique example that Bangladesh Army is no longer lagging behind in using technology keeping pace with globalisation.
