Bangladesh In Turmoil: Army Chief General Zaman Vs Mohammad Yunus As Political Crisis Deepens

After Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left the rustic in 2024, intervening time chief Mohammad Yunus tightened their grip on Bangladesh’s political scene. Army Chief General Waqar Uz Zaman, who reportedly ensured Hasina’s secure go out, has turn into a outstanding critic of Yunus, intensifying tensions amid emerging radical affect and behind schedule elections.

Tensions between General Zaman and Yunus have escalated for the reason that latter ordered the discharge of radical and terror-linked prisoners. In March, General Zaman warned of a possible main terror assault because of the unchecked presence of extremists. A month later, he adverse the proposed Rakhine Corridor challenge with Myanmar. Recently, he demanded early elections to give protection to democracy, a right away problem to Yunus.

In lately’s DNA, Rahul Sinha, Managing Editor of Zee News analysed the continued political scenario in Bangladesh and the face-off between Army Chief and Mohammad Yunus.

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Despite more than one guarantees, elections haven’t begun to be held. Yunus’s advisors first hinted at a January 2025 date, however no reputable announcement adopted. Instead, pupil leaders connected to Yunus introduced a brand new celebration—NCP—which has failed to achieve vital public make stronger.

According to a February 2025 opinion ballot, Khaleda Zia’s BNP led with 17 in step with cent make stronger, Jamaat-linked events adopted at 12 in step with cent, Hasina’s Awami League held 6 in step with cent, whilst NCP won an insignificant 2.1 in step with cent.

Even in exile, Sheikh Hasina stays extra well-liked than Yunus’s proxies, and Khaleda Zia’s go back has additional challenged Yunus’s grip.