Bangladesh’s former army chief General Aziz Ahmed has dismissed as “untrue” the corruption and nepotism allegations made by the United States. He said if any contracts or corrupt activities involving his brothers could be proven, he would accept the consequences for his actions, whether as the chief of the Border Security Force or the army chief. In February 2021, an Al-Jazeera news report brought a slate of allegations, including corruption, against the then army chief Aziz. "The allegations made by the United States in this ban were featured in the Al Jazeera documentary. "If anyone can prove that I awarded any contract to my brothers or relatives during my four years as DG BGB or three years as army chief, I am ready to accept any consequences.

Source: bd News24 May 21, 2024 12:33 UTC