Ex-top Bangladesh generals urge PM Hasina

A group of Bangladesh’s former senior military generals urged the government to withdraw armed forces from the streets amid fresh violence over the quota system for government jobs. Former army chief Iqbal Karim Bhuiyan emphasized political solutions to the crisis and called for the soldiers to return to barracks to avoid disgracing the armed forces.

The generals expressed concern over the violent clashes and demanded an investigation into the deaths and injuries. They highlighted the sacrifices of the armed forces in establishing global peace while questioning their current image.

The statement also criticized the mass mobilization of army officers to address internal unrest, leaving the border vulnerable. The retired officers emphasized the importance of upholding human rights and restoring peace and order in the country.

They called for accountability and justice for those responsible for the current situation, condemning the atrocity unleashed on citizens in the past weeks.

The government’s decision to deploy army troops during a curfew last month was also discussed, highlighting the need for transparency in handling the crisis.