Bangladesh's army chief vowed to back the country's interim government "come what may" to help it complete key reforms after the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, so that elections could be held within the next 18 months.

In an interview to news agency Reuters, General Waker-uz-Zaman also outlines a plan to rid the military of political influence.

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s army chief vowed to back the country’s interim government “come what may” to help it complete key reforms after the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, so that election

General Waker-uz-Zaman and his troops stood aside in early August amid raging student-led protests against Hasina, sealing the fate of the veteran politician who resigned after 15 years in power and f

Bangladesh Army chief supports return to electoral democracy within 1.5 years, promising professional conduct and reform support.

Bangladesh's army chief vowed to back the country's interim government "come what may" to help it complete key reforms after the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, so that elections could be held within the next 18 months.

Bangladesh's interim Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus met US President Joe Biden at the UN General Assembly, marking a significant diplomatic achievement. Yunus also discussed migrant issues with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni and student visas with Canadian PM Justin Trudeau.

Dhaka: Bangladesh's army chief vowed to back the country's interim government "come what may" to help it complete key reforms after the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, so that elections could be held within the next 18 months.