Bangladesh Political Crisis: The call of coup is heard again in Bangladesh. The deployment of the army in the capital Dhaka has been increased. Before Mohammad Yunus’s visit to China, senior army officers have held an emergency meeting. After which the discussion of Yunus government’s coup in Bangladesh has intensified. Know the full story of the new political upheaval started in Bangladesh in 10 points.
- The speculation of military rule in Bangladesh or the implementation of emergency has started due to increasing tension between the army, administration and student organizations. There is a discussion that the Bangladeshi Army can take steps against the interim government led by Mohammad Yunus.
- The deployment of the Bangladeshi Army in Dhaka has given further air to the rumors of the coup. Reports show that the Bangladeshi Army’s 9th division at Savar is being secured and has started entering the capital in a phased manner.
- According to the country’s leading media outlets, Northeast News, sources in the security establishment say that the army is especially trying to strengthen control in Dhaka.
- In recent months, tension has increased due to increasing opposition from political parties and student organizations, causing restlessness in military circles. These circumstances allegedly inspired some groups within the army to consider measures to control the voices of disagreement.
- The army held an emergency meeting on Monday under the leadership of Bangladesh’s Army Chief Waqar Uj Jaman. In which 5 Lieutenant General, 8 Major General (GOC), Commanding Officer of Independent Brigade and top officials of Army Headquarters attended. This emergency meeting has strengthened the discussion of Younis’s coup.
- It was also told in the report that Mohammad Yunus is going to visit China in a few days. His visit is considered important in terms of Bangladesh. But before this journey, the discussion of the coup has intensified due to the rapid political upheaval.
- However, Bangladesh’s Army Chief General Walker warned against any impulsive action, saying that such steps can be fulfilled by the interests of those trying to destabilize the country.
- The delicate situation took another turn when a student leader made explosive allegations against the army chief in a pre-riddled video released on Friday. Another prominent student activist and new National Citizen Party (NCP), Hasanat Abdullah recently threatened to start a mass movement against the army.
- Asif Mahmood Shojib Bhuiyan, who served as advisors to the local government, Ministry of Rural Development and Cooperation in the interim government, claimed that General Walker was initially reluctant to support the appointment of Mohammad Yunus as the Chief Advisor.
- On March 11, there were reports of a secret meeting between Abdullah and General Walker, during which the army chief allegedly indicated the possibility of Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League returning to politics and contesting elections.
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