It said a clear legal and constitutional framework may define the basic relationship between the state and armed forces. Responding to the petitions, the High Court instructed Bangladesh Bank to return the money in separate orders issued in 2010, 2012 and 2013. Later, Bangladesh Bank challenged the verdict with the appeals court and lost the battle on March 16 this year. “We take note that though all money were extorted by DGFI and deposited with Bangladesh Bank, the latter tried to justify its action which is reprehensible. The military corps will acknowledge the principle of civilian control, including the principle of political neutrality and non-partisanship of the armed forces.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 17, 2017 17:37 UTC