Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman has emphasised the urgency of holding elections to help the nation transition from the political crisis that has gripped it since the mass uprising nine months ago, according to multiple media reports. Speaking at an event at the Dhaka Cantonment on Wednesday, he reportedly highlighted issues including the proposed aid corridor into Rakhine, port access, and constitutional reforms. According to the Prothom the army chief issued a stern warning against mob violence, instructing the military to adopt a firmer stance on maintaining law and order. According to Saer, Waker is against the notion of allowing foreign nationals access to confidential national information. Waker reportedly warned that the current interim administration may be unknowingly steering Bangladesh toward becoming a battlefield for foreign powers, dubbing it a “proxy war”.
