Bangladesh's Army Chief Says Consultations Afoot to Form Interim Government

Dhaka: Bangladesh s army chief, Waker Uz Zaman, announced Monday the beginning of consultations to form an interim government to run the country s aff...

Dhaka: Bangladesh's army chief, Waker-Uz-Zaman, announced Monday the beginning of consultations to form an interim government to run the country's affairs, after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wazed tendered her resignation.

This was announced by Bangladesh's army chief, Gen. Waker-uz-Zaman, following his meeting with leaders of various political parties, according to the National News Agency of Bangladesh.

Waker-uz-Zaman affirmed that, henceforth, all state affairs will be run by the interim government, pointing out that consultations to form the interim government are due to start, immediately, with the President of the country.

Bangladesh's army chief vowed to protect lives and property, calling on the people of Bangladesh to trust the army and armed forces in restoring peace and enforcing the law. Also, he urged them to cooperate with the armed forces and refrain from subversion, fighting and clashes and remain patient for a while to solve the crisis that engulfs the country.

The country suffered a lot, the economy was damaged, and many people were killed, Waker-uz-Zaman said, underlining that the imposed curfew will be left once situation is improved, as curfew and state of emergency will be no longer needed, as well, he emphasized.