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LAW AND ORDER

Army to remain deployed until there is elected govt

Says Army chief


February 25, 2025 00:00:00


SAVAR, Feb 24 (UNB): Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman on Monday said the army must continue working to maintain law and order until there is an elected government.

"We initially thought that the mission would be completed quickly, allowing us to return to the cantonment. However, we have remained deployed for a long period of time. We must exercise patience and fulfill our professional responsibilities with dedication," he said at the prize-distribution ceremony of a firing competition at Savar Cantonment.

"It is essential that we perform our duties without engaging in any unruly behaviour. While performing duties we must avoid the use of force, but it may be applied only when absolutely necessary," the army chief said. The Bangladesh Army is committed to discharging its duty to uphold peace in the country, he added.

Major General Moin Khan, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 9th Infantry Division in Savar was present, among other senior officials.

At the contest, the 33rd Infantry Division secured the first place, while the 7th Brigade Division was the runner-up.


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