Bangladesh Army Chief Cancels Saudi Visit Amid Internal Turmoil over Arrest of 14 Officers

Bangladesh Army chief cancels Saudi visit amid internal turmoil over arrest of 14 officers

Apprehending unrest within the ranks following the arrest of 14 Bangladesh Army officers last week, Chief of Army Staff General Waker-uz-Zaman has cancelled his five-day visit to Saudi Arabia, which was scheduled to begin on October 14. Acting on Gen Zaman’s directives, the Bangladesh Army arrested 14 officers — including major generals, brigadiers, colonels, lieutenant colonels, and majors — on October 11, following an order by the Internationa…

Bangladesh army says arrest warrants against officers affecting morale

Dhaka (AFP) Oct 11, 2025 The Bangladesh army said Saturday that arrest warrants issued against senior officers had affected troop morale ahead of elections, but pledged to uphold justice amid rising tensions. On Wednesday, Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) issued warrants for two dozen military officers over their alleged role in enforced disappearances during ousted premier Sheikh Hasina's rule.

Bangladesh Army Detained 15 Senior Army Officers, 9 Senior Army Officers Escaped to India, Including Major General Kabir Ahmed.

In a significant development, the Bangladesh Army has arrested at least 15 senior military officers. As per the reports, the arrests were made following an order issued by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on October [...]