The Hindu : Bangladesh army to train Kuwaiti personnel

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Monday, Feb 02, 2004

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Bangladesh army to train Kuwaiti personnel

By Haroon Habib

DHAKA, FEB. 1. Bangladesh and Kuwait have decided to sign a defence agreement under which the Bangladeshi armed forces will provide technical and vocational training to the Kuwaiti army.

The Cabinet of the Bangladesh Prime Minister, Begum Khaleda Zia, gave its approval to the agreement, to be signed soon, on Saturday agreeing to keep the pact for as many years and it can be renewed for another six years if the two Governments agree, official sources said. About 3,741 members of the armed forces will be sent for three years on deputation to train the Kuwaiti army.

With the signing of the agreement, Bangladesh would greatly benefit financially and the image of the armed forces will be brightened further, the sources said.

The agreement provides for a liaison headquarters of the Bangladesh army in Kuwait, which will supervise, maintain and look after the appointment, extension, deputation and all other aspects of the defence agreement. The salary, allowances and other facilities for the trainers have also been spelt out in the agreement although these could not be known immediately. Sources said the salaries and benefits are in line with the international pay structure.

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