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DHAKA, Sept 1, 2025 (BSS) - Chief of Army Staff General Wakar-Uz-Zaman today called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna in the city.
During the meeting, the chief adviser discussed the army's role in assisting the civil administration under the present circumstances, said a statement issued by the Chief Adviser's Press Wing this afternoon.
Professor Yunus thanked the military for their continued contribution to the maintenance of law and order, it read.
According to the statement, the chief adviser emphasised the need to streamline this role, including a clearly defined command structure and close coordination among all forces in the coming months leading up to the elections.
"I have made a solemn commitment to the nation to deliver an election that would stand out in terms of voter turnout, participation of new and women voters, global confidence in safety and security, and its atmosphere as a celebration of democracy and rule of law," the statement quoted the Chief Adviser as he saying during the meeting.
General Wakar-Uz-Zaman, in turn, assured the chief adviser of his full cooperation with the interim government.
He urged the Chief Adviser not to pay attention to rumours circulating around. "The entire army is committed to making the government successful in all its initiatives and programmes," the statement quoted Wakar-Uz-Zaman as he saying in the meeting.
