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Bangladesh interim government chief Mohammad Yunus and army chief Waqar Uz Zaman. – Photo: Bangladesh Army
What is the reason for the discussions about the coup in Bangladesh? What were those statements of the army chief, due to which it is being said that everything is not well in Bangladesh? What has Mohammad Yunus’s government said on this? Apart from this, what is Sheikh Hasina’s party doing? Let’s know..
The situation in Bangladesh has not returned to normal since the coup of the Sheikh Hasina government in August 2024. Mohammad Yunus, who came to power by promising to fix everything, has not been able to do anything special so far. The anger of the people of Bangladesh is increasing regarding this. On the other hand, the country’s army is also angry due to the increase in incidents of violence and crime. The Army Chief himself has also issued warnings about this on some occasions. In such a situation, news of a coup in Bangladesh has also surfaced.
However, neither the army chief nor the head of the interim government Mohammad Yunus has admitted that something like this is going to happen in Bangladesh. Yunus even said on the question of coup that Bangladesh is currently witnessing a ‘festival of rumours’.
In such a situation, it is important to know what is the reason for the discussions about the coup in Bangladesh? What were those statements of the army chief, due to which it is being said that everything is not well in Bangladesh? What has Mohammad Yunus’s government said on this? Apart from this, what is Sheikh Hasina’s party doing? Let’s know…
Why did the discussions of coup start in Bangladesh?
- The news of the army chief’s meeting with senior officials sparked the fire
Some statements of the army chief are said to be the reason for the news of coup in Bangladesh for the last few days. A report said that Bangladeshi Army Chief Wakar Uz Zaman called an emergency meeting of top army officials on Monday. This indicates that something big can happen in the coming days in Bangladesh, which is going through a period of instability. This report claimed that five lieutenant generals, eight major generals, commanding officers of the Independent Brigade and top officials of the Army Headquarters attended the meeting called by the Bangladeshi Army Chief. The discussion of coup has also intensified because the Bangladesh Army has increased its activity in the capital Dhaka.
- The strict tone of the army chief gave rise to the discussion
Last month, Wakar Uz-Zaman had expressed concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in Bangladesh. In a military program, General Zaman said that there is a dire need of national unity and discipline in the country. He warned that if fights and bloodshed continue in the society, then the independence and integrity of the country could be in danger. He said, ‘If you do not forget your differences and unite and keep accusing each other, then the existence of the country will be in danger.’ After these statements of the Bangladesh Army Chief, the discussion of coup started amid the deteriorating situation in the country. However, the army has recently issued a statement and termed all these things as mere rumors.
Bangladesh: Preparations for coup in Bangladesh? Army Chief called an emergency meeting, claims in media reports
Just two weeks ago, a senior leader of the Awami League party in Bangladesh had claimed that Sheikh Hasina would soon return to the country as the Prime Minister. Awami League leader Rabbi Alam had said that the young generation had made a mistake, but they were misled. After this statement of Alam, student organizations started demonstrations. Especially the leaders of the Jatiya Nagrik Party (also known as National Citizen Party (NCP)) surrounded the army in this matter and alleged that the Bangladesh Army is conspiring to re-establish the ousted Prime Minister’s party Awami League. Party leader Hasnat Abdullah said that this attempt of the army is a military-backed conspiracy and it will be thwarted at any cost.
