Army must maintain law and order until elected govt takes over: Gen Waker
Bangladesh Army remains committed to its duty to uphold peace and order in the country, says General Waker-Uz-Zaman
Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman today (24 February) said the army must continue working to maintain law and order until Bangladesh gets an elected government.
"We initially thought the task would be completed quickly, allowing us to return to the cantonment. However, we have been working for a long time now. We must exercise patience and fulfil our professional responsibilities with dedication," he said at the prize distribution ceremony of a firing competition at Savar Cantonment.
"It is imperative that we perform our duties without engaging in any unruly behaviour. While performing duties we must avoid the use of force, it may be applied only when absolutely necessary," the army chief said.
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The Bangladesh Army remains committed to its duty to uphold peace and order in the country, he added.
During the event, General Waker-Uz-Zaman himself participated in the firing competition.
Major General Moin Khan, general officer commanding (GOC) of the 9th Infantry Division in Savar, was present among other senior army officials.
The 33rd Infantry Division secured first place in the competition, while the 7th Brigade Division was the runner-up.
