Bangladesh Army Chief Waker-Uz-Zaman: "We Are Not Staging a Coup" as He Forms Interim Government After Hasina Resigns

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:53pm on 05 Aug 2024,Monday International

Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman announced he will form an interim government following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation. "We are not staging a coup," he stated, emphasizing the need for stability. Amid protests that led to Hasina fleeing Dhaka, General Zaman promised, "All cases of murder will be investigated." He urged citizens to stop the violence and work together for peace. The unrest, triggered by a controversial quota system, has resulted in at least 98 deaths and numerous injuries. General Zaman is seeking cooperation to restore order and stability in the country.

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