General Waker-Uz-Zaman
Jubaidur Rana elected secretary general of BOA
Former shuttler-turned-organiser Jubaidur Rahman Rana was elected unopposed as the secretary general of the Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) for the 2025–2029 term
30 November 2025
Army chief urges artillery, air defence units to boost modern readiness
General Waker-uz-Zaman calls for advanced training to meet 21st-century challenges
30 October 2025
Army chief assures govt of full support
Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman yesterday assured Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus of full cooperation with the interim government.
1 September 2025
Army chief highlighted Rohingya repatriation
Support for the repatriation of forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals was among the key topics discussed during the Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman’s official visit to China.
28 August 2025
Bangladesh belongs to people of every faith
Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman yesterday reaffirmed that Bangladesh belongs equally to people of all religions and communities, stressing that the armed forces will always stand beside citizens to safeguard peace, security, and harmony.
16 August 2025
Bangladesh committed to global peace
Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman yesterday said Bangladesh has earned global recognition for its contributions to peacekeeping and remains firmly committed to upholding international peace through continued participation in UN missions.
29 May 2025
Polls should be held by December
Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman yesterday said the national election should be held by December this year, according to three sources with direct knowledge of his remarks made at a high-level gathering in Dhaka cantonment.
21 May 2025
Need strategic leadership to address nat’l challenges
Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman yesterday stressed the need for strategic, reform-oriented leadership to address complex national challenges and improve institutional effectiveness.
8 May 2025
General Waker lauds army’s dedication, commitment
He expresses his appreciation for their relentless efforts in maintaining law and order and commended their continued commitment during the holy month of Ramadan
25 March 2025
Work together, or our sovereignty will be at stake
Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman yesterday said that Bangladesh’s sovereignty will be in jeopardy if people do not set aside their differences and stop slinging mud at each other.
25 February 2025
Army won’t interfere in politics
Having learnt its lessons from the past, the army resolves to stay out of politics, army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman has said.
1 January 2025