4 August 2024

Take back armed forces from streets: retired officers

By Redoy K

Retired senior military officers in Bangladesh urged the government to withdraw armed forces from the streets amid ongoing unrest. Led by former army chief Iqbal Karim Bhuiyan, they expressed concern over recent violence and called for the military to return to barracks. The group emphasized the need to protect borders, restore peace, and conduct a UN investigation into recent incidents of violence and human rights violations. Daily Star