Army bosses promise tough punishment for soldiers who made people disappear during the old government's rule. Colonel Md Shafiqul Islam told reporters at Dhaka Cantonment that his forces will crack down hard on guilty troops. The military leader said some soldiers might have helped the Awami League government kidnap citizens. His army plans to investigate these serious claims and take action against anyone who broke the law. Families of missing people can ask the army for protection if they need help.
The colonel explained that his forces cannot control soldiers who work on special missions outside normal army duties. Some troops were assigned to operations that the previous government ordered them to do. These soldiers may have participated in making people vanish without a trace. The army will hold these personnel accountable if evidence proves their guilt. Military officials want to clean up their reputation after the political chaos last year.
Election security remains another major concern for the armed forces right now. The army has not received any orders from the Election Commission about protecting polling stations during upcoming votes. Military leaders say they stand ready to ensure fair elections once officials give them the green light. Police forces have already found most of the weapons that were stolen from stations after the government fell on August 5th. Officers expect to recover the remaining guns before people head to the ballot boxes.
The colonel explained that his forces cannot control soldiers who work on special missions outside normal army duties. Some troops were assigned to operations that the previous government ordered them to do. These soldiers may have participated in making people vanish without a trace. The army will hold these personnel accountable if evidence proves their guilt. Military officials want to clean up their reputation after the political chaos last year.
Election security remains another major concern for the armed forces right now. The army has not received any orders from the Election Commission about protecting polling stations during upcoming votes. Military leaders say they stand ready to ensure fair elections once officials give them the green light. Police forces have already found most of the weapons that were stolen from stations after the government fell on August 5th. Officers expect to recover the remaining guns before people head to the ballot boxes.
