How long will the 'transition of democracy' take place in the country, said the army chief
September 24, 20242 Mins Read

Jumbangla Desk: Professor Dr. The interim government led by Muhammad Yunus has undertaken various reforms. Bangladesh Army Chief General Walker-uz-Zaman has expressed his strong support for this reform.

In an interview given to the news agency Reuters, he said, 'I am by his side, I will be. Whatever it is. So that he can complete his mission.'

The army chief also said that there should be a transition to democracy in the country within the next one and a half years.

A Reuters report published on Tuesday (September 24) said that General Waqar-uz-Zaman and the army did not stop student-led protests against Hasina in early August. This sealed the fate of Sheikh Hasina and after 15 years in power, the autocratic ruler resigned and fled to neighboring India.

In such a situation, General Walker said in an interview given to Reuters at his office in the capital Dhaka on Monday, Nobel laureate Dr. He has the full support of the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.

He also gave an outline to free the military from political influence.

General Waqar-uz-Zaman said, I will stand by him (Dr. Muhammad Yunus). no matter what So that he can complete his mission.

The pioneer of the global microcredit movement. Yunus has promised necessary reforms in the judiciary, police and financial institutions to pave the way for a free and fair election in the country of 170 million people.

General Waqar-uz-Zaman took over as army chief a few weeks before Hasina's ouster. He said, after the reforms, the transition to democracy should be done within a year to one and a half years. However, he also emphasized the need for patience at this time.

He said, "If you ask me, I would say - we should enter the democratic process within this time frame."