Waker-Uz-Zaman
Waker-Uz-Zaman is the chief of the Bangladesh Army, who has expressed concerns over the extension of judicial powers to the armed forces for law enforcement, amidst rising fears of unlawful activities following the recent political changes.
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General Waker-uz-Zaman was present during the appointment ceremony.
সশস্ত্র বাহিনী বিভাগের নতুন পিএসও মীর মুশফিকুর রহমানের দায়িত্ব গ্রহণ
Bangladesh· 2026-02-23
General Waker-Uz-Zaman announced an interim administration after Sheikh Hasina fled to India.
Neighbourhood on edge: Nepal 5th South Asian nation in 5 years to see abrupt regime change - why its a worry for India
India· 2025-09-10
General Waker-uz-Zaman is the chief of the Bangladesh army.
'Misplaced': MEA rejects Yunus govt claim; clarifies 'no-anti Bangladesh acts from Indian soil' | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-20
Waker-Uz-Zaman stated that the army will assist the government in conducting free, fair, and impartial elections.
ওরা বড় হলে নিজেদের ভুল বুঝতে পারবে, তখন লজ্জিত হবে: সেনাপ্রধানBangladesh· 2025-08-19Waker-uz-Zaman is the influential army chief supporting the reform agenda of the interim government.
In Bangladesh ist ein Jahr nach dem Sturz von Hasina die Euphorie verflogen
Switzerland· 2025-07-28
Waker-Uz-Zaman is the General of the Bangladesh Army who also met with Haluk Gorgun.
বাংলাদেশের প্রতিরক্ষা শিল্পের বিকাশে সহায়তার আশ্বাস তুরস্কেরBangladesh· 2025-07-08
General Waker-Uz-Zaman emphasized the need for elections to be held by December 2026.
April 2026 set for polls in Bangladesh - World
Pakistan· 2025-06-07Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman was unaware of Hasina's departure and acknowledged the risks to her life.
Transponders off, tensions on: How Sheikh Hasina pulled off dramatic escape from BangladeshIndia· 2025-06-03
General Waker-Uz-Zaman is the army chief who stated that elections should be held by December.
Bangladesh leader seeks unity in talks
Taiwan· 2025-05-26
General Waker-Uz-Zaman voiced support for holding elections by December.
'Unity needed to stop return of authoritarianism': Bangladesh government fears uncertain future amid protests from oppositionIndia· 2025-05-24Bangladesh Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman met Yunus earlier in the week, urging a clear timeline for elections.
Bangladesh interim chief Muhammad Yunus to stay, say advisers after emergency talks amid resignation buzzIndia· 2025-05-24
General Waker-Uz-Zaman's comments regarding elections and the port management have been reported in the media.
সংকটের সমাধান রাজনৈতিক পথেই | প্রথম আলোBangladesh· 2025-05-24
General Waker-Uz-Zaman has reportedly issued a firm warning to Yunus, demanding that national elections be held by December.
'What's the point of ... ': Why is Bangladesh interim chief Muhammad Yunus threatening to resign?India· 2025-05-23
General Waker-uz-Zaman visited Khaleda Zia at her home before her trip for advanced medical treatment.
লন্ডনে খালেদা জিয়ার সঙ্গে জামায়াতের আমিরের সাক্ষাৎBangladesh· 2025-04-15
Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman expressed concern that Bangladesh's independence could be at risk due to divisive behaviour.
Speculation mounts over military coup in Bangladesh amid political turmoilIndia· 2025-03-25General Waker-Uz-Zaman warned that the country's independence and sovereignty would be at stake amidst political tensions.
Bangladesh army chief warns of national crisis amidst political tensions, law-and-order issuesIndia· 2025-02-25General Waker-uz-Zaman warned politicians about the serious threat their internal conflicts pose to national sovereignty.
'Don’t say you were not warned’: Bangladesh Army chief to politiciansIndia· 2025-02-25
Waker-Uz-Zaman is the army chief of Bangladesh who expressed concerns about the role of armed forces in law enforcement.
Dozen died in Bangladesh detention after revolution: rights group - WorldPakistan· 2025-02-12
