Army chief General Manoj Pande gets a month's extension amid intense speculation on successor
Sunday, 26 May 2024 The government granted a month's extension to Army chief General Manoj Pande just before his slated retirement, impacting the line of succession in the force.
Bangladesh's President ordered the release of jailed opposition leader Khaleda Zia after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled amid violent protests. Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman took control, announcing an interim government. Zia, Hasina's arch-rival and former Prime Minister, was imprisoned in 2018 on corruption charges. Hasina is reportedly seeking asylum in the UK.
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With Sheikh Hasina Gone, Violent protests in Bangladesh have led to approximately 300 deaths, including a Hindu councillor, and attacks on Hindu temples. Demonstrators are now running amock as the Army has forced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation to resign. The government had imposed a curfew and closed establishments for three days. The army is working to restore order, using blank shots to disperse crowds.
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