Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 10:00am on 23 May 2025,Friday International
Bangladesh faces a power tussle between Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman and interim leader Prof. Muhammad Yunus over election timing. General Zaman insists on elections by December 2025, warning that political infighting threatens national sovereignty. Conversely, Prof. Yunus advocates for comprehensive reforms before elections, suggesting a delay until 2026. The discord follows the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024 after mass protests. Yunus, appointed as interim leader, has pledged to restore democracy and implement reforms. Despite Zaman's earlier support for Yunus, tensions have escalated, with the army chief emphasizing the urgency of elections to stabilize the nation. The situation underscores the fragile balance between military influence and civilian governance in Bangladesh. (PC: SUHASINI HAIDAR)
