Bangladesh Army Chief Vows Full Support To Interim Govt For Reforms: ‘Stand By Yunus’
Bangladesh army chief General Waker-uz-Zaman on Monday vowed full support to the interim government in implementing crucial reforms following the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, so that elections can be held in the next 18 months.
In an interview to news agency Reuters, Zaman said the interim administration led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus had his full support. He also outlined a plan to rid the military of political influence. "I will stand beside him. Come what may. So that he can accomplish his mission," Zaman said, as quoted by the news agency.
In August, Zaman and his troops stood aside during the raging student-led protests against Hasina that led to her ouster from power after 15 years. Hasina subsequently fled to India, and continues to be here.
As he took the reins ...