PM opens AFIP, Senaprangan buildings at Dhaka cantonment

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has inaugurated the newly-constructed multi-storied Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP) Bhaban and Senaprangan (Army Central Auditorium) Bhaban at Dhaka cantonment.

According to BSS, the premier entered AFIP Bhaban by cutting a ribbon on Sunday morning. She also visited different facilities installed there. AFIP Commandant Major General Dr Nishat Jubaida apprised the premier of the main features and facilities of the new Bhaban.

The 14-storey AFIP Bhaban is equipped with a modern laboratory where the latest technology like next-generation sequencing, automated microbial identification system, transmission electron microscope and multi-headed microscope were installed to ensure international standard services.

Health and Family Welfare Minister Prof Dr Samanta Lal Sen, Chief of Army Staff General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed and Chief of Naval Staff Admiral M Nazmul Hassan, among others, were present.

After the opening of AFIP, the prime minister inaugurated Senaprangan Bhaban and entered the new building by cutting a ribbon as well.

The army central auditorium, Senaprangan, was constructed for organising various national and international-level events like important meetings, seminars and social events.

Chief of Army Staff General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed and high-level army officers were present.