DHAKA, May 18, 2025 (BSS) – The Bangladesh Army, renowned for its unwavering professionalism, discipline and dedication, has reaffirmed its commitment to justice and accountability by initiating a review of appeals submitted by former personnel regarding disciplinary actions taken against them.
 
In line with the Army's longstanding tradition of fairness and integrity, a high-level council has been established at the Army Headquarters to meticulously evaluate these appeals, keeping in mind both humanitarian considerations and administrative realities, said an ISPR press release today.
 
As of now, a total of 802 appeals have been formally received.
 
Of these, 106 cases have already been forwarded to the relevant authorities for final resolution. The remaining 696 applications are currently undergoing a phased review process.
 
The Bangladesh Army has urged all concerned to maintain patience and uphold discipline.
 
The government and the Bangladesh Army are committed to taking positive steps to respect the dignity, respect and just demands of the former army personnel.
 
The Bangladesh Army believes that every problem can be resolved peacefully only through mutual respect, empathy and following due process.
 
All concerned have been requested to refrain from any negative activities in this regard.
 
At the same time, advice is being given to maintain patience, discipline and tolerance in any situation.
 
Earlier, on Sunday, several dismissed/expelled former army members staged a protest and gave speeches to various media outlets at the National Press Club premises here demanding various demands including reinstatement in their jobs, remission of punishment and financial compensation, according to another ISPR release.
 
A delegation of the Bangladesh Army visited the National Press Club with the aim of finding a peaceful solution and listened to their statements with great patience and sincerity.
 
The delegation assured to take appropriate steps to verify and resolve the claims as per the prevailing rules and regulations of the army.
 
At the same time, it was suggested to present the complaints directly to the concerned authorities without sending them to any third party or organization.