Army to return to barracks following new govt’s directive: Waker

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman has said that the Bangladesh Army will return to barracks once the newly elected government formally assumes office and issues the necessary directive.

He made the remarks on Sunday at 11:00am while addressing members of all ranks at a CAS Darbar.

Personnel deployed in United Nations peacekeeping missions also joined the event virtually.

During the address, the army chief expressed gratitude to army members for their “remarkable sense of responsibility” and professionalism while carrying out election duties.

According to meeting sources, General Waker said the country has returned to the democratic process and that the army had properly fulfilled the responsibilities assigned to it.

“Whatever was necessary in the interest of the people has been completed,” he said, adding that the army is now awaiting instructions from the new government and will return to barracks as soon as directed.

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He also noted that the additional forces deployed during the election period have already been scaled down.

Sources further said the army chief emphasized the importance of maintaining the chain of command and instructed unit commanders to take necessary steps to keep morale high among personnel.

He also urged members of the armed forces to remain alert and cautious regarding misinformation and disinformation.