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Last Updated:May 22, 2025, 08:46 IST
The Bangladesh Army Chief expressed concern over the interim government’s actions and stated that crucial decisions are being made without consulting the Armed Forces.
Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman.
Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman on Wednesday addressed officers in his Durbar meeting amid growing speculation surrounding the proposed humanitarian corridor and the upcoming elections.
In the meeting, the Chief of Army Staff (CAS) gave a strong and unequivocal message: any notion of a so-called “bloody corridor" is completely unacceptable.
According to sources in Dhaka who spoke to CCN News18, the Army Chief categorically said that the Bangladeshi army won’t support or allow such a corridor under any circumstances.
Further, Security Advisor Dr. Khalilur Rahman said, “I want to say it unequivocally—we have not talked to anyone about the corridor, and we will not talk to anyone."
However, the difference in tone and emphasis between the Army Chief and the NSA has highlighted growing discontent within the interim government, headed by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus.
According to sources, the CAS expressed concern over the interim government’s actions, stating that crucial decisions are being made without consulting the Armed Forces.
He insisted that elections must be held by December and that the future of the country should be determined by an elected government—not by an unelected interim administration.
Sources further said that the officer corps stands solidly behind General Waker-Uz-Zaman, ready to act on his command if necessary.
The Army Chief also made it clear that the armed forces will no longer tolerate mob violence or lawlessness, signalling a move toward stricter enforcement of public order in the days ahead.
Location :Dhaka, Bangladesh
First Published:News world 'Future Of Country Should Be Determined By Elected Govt': Bangladesh Army Chief Calls For Election By December
