'I'm cautioning you,' warns Bangladesh Army chief on infighting, calls for elections by year end
- Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman warned that national elections should happen by December 2025, stating the country is in a lawless situation due to political infighting.
- He noted that 450 of 639 police stations were damaged in attacks and highlighted the need for a united approach to stabilize the country.
- General Waker-Uz-Zaman emphasized that maintaining security is not just the army's job, as there are 200,000 paramilitary and police officials available.
- He warned that continued conflicts could threaten the country's sovereignty and urged political factions to prioritize national interests over power struggles.
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Bangladesh Army chief calls for early elections, says 'country's independence at risk': Report
Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman has reportedly used strong words against the prevailing law and order situation in the country as he called for urgent action for national unity, stressing the necessity of "institutional discipline." The statement from the army chief came while he was speaking at the inaugural event on National Martyred Army Day in Dhaka on February 25. According to Bangladesh's local media reports, the army chief al…
'We Work for You': Bangladesh Army Chief Attempts To Defend Military Amid Rising Criticism
New Delhi: Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman issued a strong statement addressing rising criticism against the military, warning that continued internal conflicts could threaten the country’s sovereignty. “I am warning everyone. Don't tell me later I didn't warn you.
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