Tensions Rise in Dhaka: Army Chief Zaman’s Bold Words Fuel Coup Speculation

Bangladesh:Rumors of a coup in Bangladesh are gaining momentum once again. Reports have raised the fear that the army may overthrow the interim government led by Mohammad Yunus and take over the reins of governance. There is also talk that Army Chief Vakar Uz Zaman held an emergency meeting with top military officials on Monday. However, the Army Chief has rejected the reports and rumors related to the coup. According to reports, Army Chief Zaman has rejected the speculation of imposition of emergency in the country. He has appealed to maintain patience.

Army Chief addresses Nation
The Army Chief has warned of strict action against those giving wrong information and has praised the military personnel for serving the country with loyalty and dedication. He said that rumours should not be paid attention to. The Army Chief said these things while addressing the officers in Dhaka Cantonment on Monday. The special thing is that top army officials attended this meeting. Those who could not attend the meeting participated virtually.

Bangladesh on Edge
This statement of the army chief has come at a time when there is talk of a coup in Bangladesh once again. Reports are saying that in view of the current political situation in the country, emergency or martial law may be imposed. The report quoted sources as saying that the army chief expressed his views on many issues including law and order. Reports quoting sources have claimed that the army has called a large number of armored vehicles and a large number of soldiers in the capital Dhaka. This development has happened at a time when there are reports of a rift in the relationship between the Bangladesh Army and the organization Student Against Discrimination, which led the anti-Hasina movement.

Will Bangladesh face another Coup?
Actually, on August 5, there was a coup in Bangladesh. Radical and anti-social elements attacked the PM's residence in Dhaka. This frenzied crowd was hell-bent on killing Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. However, Hasina escaped from there in time. She took refuge in India. After this, a series of violence and atrocities against minorities including Hindus started in Bangladesh. Hindu temples were demolished. Their houses were attacked. Those who started the movement called Hasina a 'dictator' and held her responsible for the alleged troubles in the country.

People losing faith in the interim government
Now neither Hasina is in Bangladesh nor her government. There is an interim government there but the situation in Bangladesh is not improving even in this new system. People are losing faith in the government of Mohammad Yunus. People are finding the situation worse than before. In such a situation, there is a feeling of discontent and anger against the government. The army is also monitoring these situations. The presence of large numbers of army personnel around Dhaka is pointing towards some big development and giving strength to the rumours.