Army Denounces Distortion of Chief’s Remarks on Social Media

The Bangladesh Army has strongly condemned the recent distortion and circulation of misleading information on social media regarding a speech delivered by the Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman, describing it as a deliberate act of misinformation.In a statement issued on Monday, the Inter Service Public Relations Directorate (ISPR) said that on September 30, 2025, a “study period” event was held to explore ways to make the army’s activities more effective and dynamic in supporting the civil administration.During the discussion, various legal and administrative aspects of military deployment “In Aid to Civil Power” were presented, including relevant provisions under sections 127–132 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and the current delegation of magisterial powers to the army for maintaining law and order.The purpose of the session, the statement said, was to ensure that army personnel deployed in the field fully understand the legal framework under which they operate — ...

• 06 Oct 2025