Bangladesh Army at odds with govt. on Myanmar corridor

• Lt. Col. Shafiqul Islam, a spokesperson for the Bangladesh Army, stated that the army will not compromise on decisions that could harm national security.

• He hinted at a divergence with the interim government’s initiative to establish a humanitarian corridor to Myanmar’s Rakhine province.

• The Army chief, General Waker-Uz-Zaman, demanded elections in Bangladesh in December 2024.

• Islam warned against mob violence in Bangladesh and warned against partnering with non-state actors in a region known for arms and drugs smuggling.

• General Zaman criticized the interim government for making crucial decisions without consulting the armed forces.