Former army officers for commission to reform military law
Staff Correspondent
Former army officers have called for the establishment of a commission to reform military law and prevent political interference in the armed forces.
They argue that the military should be depoliticised, those dismissed for political reasons under the previous Awami League government should be reinstated, and financial support should be provided to those who have completed their service.
The retired officers made these remarks during a discussion titled “Discrimination-Free Armed Forces: A Blueprint for Building Bangladesh 2.0”, held at Eagle Hall, Rawa Club Auditorium in Mohakhali, Dhaka, on Saturday morning.
Brigadier General (retd) Hasan Nasir presided over the event, with Commander (retd) Nesar Ahmed Julius delivering the keynote speech.
The keynote address highlighted that the impartiality and professionalism of the armed forces have been repeatedly compromised to serve the interests of the ruling elite, as military law and regulations have been misused. It further noted that many talented officers were unfairly convicted in military courts and dismissed without pensions.
