Reign of chaos

.• Tensions between Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, and the military have escalated.

• The military opposes the government’s proposal to open a “humanitarian corridor” to Myanmar’s Rakhine State, home to the Rohingya.

• The military believes the corridor would pose significant security challenges.

• Gen. Waker-Uz-Zaman, Bangladesh army chief, expressed concerns about the government’s initiatives and urged early elections for a stable, elected government.

• Despite Yunus’s promise to lead Bangladesh into democracy, he struggles to stabilize the country and control mobs.

• The government’s crackdown on the Awami League has further eroded hopes for inclusive elections.

• The delay in elections has sparked protests by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and public criticism from the military.

• The interim government and stakeholders must prioritize holding inclusive, free, and fair elections, ensuring the participation of all political factions.