20 January 2012

Editorial: Bangladesh Coup “Foiled”

By Sanjay Kumar

Religious fanatics within the Bangladeshi Army have had a coup attempt foiled, the country’s Army says.

“Instigated by some non-resident Bangladeshis, a band of fanatic retired and serving officers had led a failed attempt to thwart the democratic system of Bangladesh by creating anarchy in the army banking on others’ religious zeal,” said Army spokesperson Brig. Gen. Muhammad Masud Razzaq in a written statement.

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