2024-08-06 14:44:34
Chief of Army Staff General Waqar-uz-Zaman said that the country is going through a period of transition. I invited the leaders of all political parties. We had a nice discussion. It has been decided that an interim government will be formed. All activities of the country will continue under this interim government.
Sheikh Hasina has resigned from the post of Prime Minister amid tension surrounding the anti-discrimination student movement’s march towards Ganobhaban. In this situation, Army Chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman addressed the nation at 4 pm after discussions with the leaders of various political parties.
The army chief said, we will go to His Excellency the President. I will talk to him about the formation of this interim government. The country will be governed by forming an interim government in consultation with him.
Waqar-uz-Zaman said that all killings and injustices will be prosecuted, you have faith in the armed forces. We take all responsibility. I promise you, don’t be disappointed. We will fulfill all the demands. I will bring back peace and order in the country. Help us. Every murder will be judged.
Urging the people to refrain from vandalism, killing, clashes and fights, the army chief said, “If you keep your word, let’s work together.” Undoubtedly, we will be able to move towards a beautiful outcome. I will not gain anything by fighting and conflict. So please refrain from destruction, chaos and conflict. Let’s move towards a beautiful future together.
Waqar-uz-Zaman said that the discussion with the leaders of the political parties will be fruitful. The Prime Minister has resigned. We will form an interim government and conduct the work. Be patient, give time. Together we will be able to solve all the problems.
Stating that the country is being damaged in the conflict, the army chief said that the financial resources are being damaged. People are dying. Don’t go on the conflict path. He returned to the path of peace and order.
In response to the question of how many members will be in the interim government, the army chief said that it is still very early stage. We will go to His Excellency the President. It will be decided through discussion. I will go to the president today. I will try to solve it by night. It may take a day or two.
In response to a question about who was present in the discussion, Waqar-uz-Zaman said that Jamaat’s Amir, BNP’s top leader, Jatiya Party’s leader, representatives of civil society were there. There was no one from Awami League. Time was short. I told those I found. Mamunul Haq, Jonaid Saki of Hefazat Islam. Professor Asif Nazrul was. He also gave a message to the students of the quota reform movement. Now the students’ job is to calm down and help us.
The army chief said that the army will continue to maintain peace and order, and it is everyone’s responsibility to help the army. A curfew or state of emergency is not required if the situation is calm. I have ordered that there shall be no firing. Army, police will not fire any shot. Hopefully, the situation will improve after this statement.