Local Government Adviser Asif Mahmud Sajeeb Bhuiyan proposed that mandatory military training for all citizens should he gain authority to implement such a program. He made the remarks Sunday in a social media post, stating enhanced defense education would protect Bangladesh from external threats and preserve national sovereignty.
Bhuiyan alleged opponents conducted a misinformation campaign against a self-defense initiative, blaming unnamed insiders for delaying approval over eight months. He cited his experience with the Bangladesh National Cadet Corps as the foundation for expanding training nationwide. The adviser emphasized that geographic vulnerabilities require stronger civil defense capabilities, framing the plan as a nonpartisan security measure rather than a political strategy. His comments followed recent movement on the stalled project, which he claims triggered negative media coverage designed to shape public perception.
Bhuiyan alleged opponents conducted a misinformation campaign against a self-defense initiative, blaming unnamed insiders for delaying approval over eight months. He cited his experience with the Bangladesh National Cadet Corps as the foundation for expanding training nationwide. The adviser emphasized that geographic vulnerabilities require stronger civil defense capabilities, framing the plan as a nonpartisan security measure rather than a political strategy. His comments followed recent movement on the stalled project, which he claims triggered negative media coverage designed to shape public perception.
