At a time when Chief Advisor to the interim government, Muhammad Yunus, is leaving the country on a four-day visit to China, Bangladesh is rife with speculation of a coup-de-tat by the army. Though Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman has dismissed the rumours and urged for patience, people are not satisfied. The speculation is doing the rounds that the army could move against the interim government amid increasing tensions between the military and both the administration and student-led movements.
Will Bangladesh Army stage coup? Such rumours and speculations gained credibility after the Bangladeshi Army increased its troop deployment in capital Dhaka. People point out that the Savar-based 9th Division of the Bangladeshi Army is being mobilised and moved to the capital in a phased manner. If media reports are to be believed, the army is moving cautiously and consolidating its position.
What did Army chief say? After the speculations over a possible coup or imposition of martial law or declaration of emergency started doing the rounds, General Waker came out in public and emphasised the dedication, commitment and professionalism of the armed forces. In an open address to senior army officials from across the country at the 'Officer's Address' in Dhaka Cantonment, he praised the military's dedication, professionalism, and resilience. He also warned that misinformation should not be allowed to cause distractions.
Army Chief criticises Muhammad Yunus In what may be called a tacit c.
