Bangladesh Army News: Amidst the ongoing dispute with India, another new problem seems to be arising in the neighboring country Bangladesh. According to the reports of Economic Times, speculations about a possible coup in the army have intensified. Where pro-Islam Lieutenant General Mohammad Faizur Rahman is plotting to take over the reins of the army.
Rehman had met the chief of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and his delegation in Dhaka last week. Although Rehman is not currently in command of the army, he is trying to garner support from within the army. There is also information that he is trying to garner the support of DGFI, the intelligence wing of Bangladesh Army.
Role of General Waqar-uz-Zaman
The current Army Chief of Bangladesh, General Waqar-uz-Zaman, is considered a balanced person and has good thoughts towards India. He had arranged for the safe passage of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to India when radicals threatened to attack her home last year. Zaman has established the Bangladesh Army as a vital institution for the stability of the country and has played a major role in curbing the growing influence of Islamists.
balance of power in bangladesh army
Lieutenant General Mohammad Shahinul Haq also has a coin in the Bangladesh Army. Haq is currently the commandant of the National Defense College in Mirpur Cantonment in Dhaka and is supported by Major General Mohammad Moin Khan of the Army’s 9th Division, who is known to be an Awami League supporter.
attempt to take command of the army
There may be a conflict between Lieutenant General Haq and Lieutenant General Faizur Rehman regarding the balance of power within the army. While Haq has experience in key political positions in the army, Rehman is trying to take command of the army with the support of Islamists.
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