Bangladesh army chief warns of national crisis amidst political tensions, law-and-order issues

Bangladesh chief of army employees General Waker-Uz-Zaman on Tuesday warned that the nation’s independence and sovereignty could be at stake if as an alternative of working collectively, folks have interaction in combating and mudslinging at one another.
Speaking at an occasion to mark the BDR carnage at Pilkhana in 2009, the army chief mentioned, “I am warning you. You cannot later say that I did not warn you.” Referring to Monday’s assault on the Air Force base at Cox’s Bazar by miscreants, he mentioned, “Don’t show attacking approach towards the army. Help us, inspire us, give us suggestions but don’t hurt us.” General Waker laid emphasis on national unity, in any other case, he warned, the nation could fall into additional bother. “We don’t want to head towards that.”
The army chief mentioned the nation is transferring in direction of holding a “free, fair and inclusive” national election. “Whenever I have discussed this with chief adviser Muhammad Yunus, he agreed that the elections should be held within Dec or close to that… My only desire is to keep the nation in a sound and stable position (till the elections). I had enough in last 7-8 months.”
General Waker mentioned these concerned in crimes have to be held accountable. “Otherwise, such incidents will recur. However, we must ensure that our actions do not undermine these institutions,” he cautioned.