Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman will now deliver a crucial televised address at 4:00pm, according to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).
Key Updates:
- Address Timing:
- Originally scheduled for 2:00pm, the address by General Waker-Uz-Zaman has been postponed to 4:00pm. ISPR has urged the public to remain patient as they await the update from the army chief.
- Prime Minister’s Departure:
- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has left Dhaka amid severe protests calling for her resignation. She and her sister have relocated from Ganabhaban, her official residence, to a more secure location. Reports indicate that Hasina intended to make a public speech but was unable to do so due to the ongoing unrest.
- Resignation Possibility:
- A senior advisor to Sheikh Hasina has suggested that her resignation remains a possibility, though the specifics are unclear. The advisor acknowledged the seriousness of the situation but did not provide details on how or when this might occur.
- Protest Situation:
- The protests, initially sparked by disputes over civil service job quotas, have expanded into broader anti-government demonstrations. Protesters have stormed the Prime Minister’s palace and clashed with security forces.
The delay in the army chief’s address adds to the mounting tension as Bangladesh navigates through this turbulent period.