Dhaka: Rumors of a potential coup in Bangladesh have gained significant attention on social media following recent political developments and the widespread deployment of military personnel and security forces across the country, particularly in Dhaka.
While these speculations have been circulating, neither Bangladesh’s interim leader, Professor Muhammad Yunus, nor the Army Chief, General Waqar Uz Zaman, have addressed them publicly.
The rumors have intensified over the past 24 hours, fueling concerns about the country’s political stability.
General Waqar Uz Zaman is thought to be at the heart of these reported developments, especially as Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Yunus, faces mounting protests.
These protests come amid growing dissatisfaction with the current political climate, where the Army Chief has repeatedly expressed concerns about the deteriorating law and order situation in Dhaka.
Bangladesh Rumors
The recent surge in rumors has been amplified by reports of meetings held by the Army Chief with senior military officials.
These meetings are seen as reinforcing the belief that General Zaman may be losing patience with the current political situation.
He has also raised alarms about potential terrorist threats, urging the government to ramp up security and vigilance in response to rising extremism in the country.
As political analysts closely monitor these developments, there are increasing signs of friction between the government and the military.
The Army Chief’s weekend discussions with his top aides and recent remarks from government officials suggest growing tensions.
Sources indicate that security measures and the escalating threat of extremism were central topics of conversation during these meetings.
However, Bangladesh’s Interim Home Secretary, Nasimul Haque Gani, dismissed the talk of an emergency declaration as mere “gossip.”
Despite these assurances, reports from India had earlier suggested that General Zaman himself may have been the target of a coup attempt by some of his subordinates with pro-Pakistani sympathies.
For the time being, though, it appears that the Army Chief retains control over the military.
The situation in Dhaka has been marked by increasing talk of a potential military takeover to address the country’s growing security concerns.
Bangladesh General Zaman
General Zaman has frequently alluded to the worsening law and order situation and the need for increased military presence to maintain order.
This has fueled speculation that the military could step in to restore stability in the face of rising extremism.
The General Secretary of the student-led Aamar Bangladesh Party, Asaduzzaman Fuad, has accused General Zaman of conspiring with President Mohammed Shahbuddin to form a new interim government.
Fuad alleges that the Army Chief is working with the president to establish a new administration, which would be under the control of figures loyal to Sheikh Hasina, the former prime minister currently exiled in India.
Fuad also warned that any such move would provoke violent resistance from groups loyal to the previous regime, citing the death of student activist Abu Syed during pro-reform protests in 2024.
Adding fuel to the speculation about a military takeover, rumors have circulated about Fuad’s potential arrest, though his political party has denied these claims.
This, combined with the Army Chief’s recent speech warning of the country’s potential collapse due to internal divisions, has intensified fears of a military intervention.
In the viral speech, General Zaman warned that if political factions failed to reconcile and continue to engage in violent conflict, the freedom of the nation would be jeopardized.
He also expressed his desire to retire, hoping to leave the country in a better place, but his recent statements have been interpreted as signals of growing frustration with the ongoing political crisis.
The combination of these developments, including the Army Chief’s warnings and the growing unrest, has led to widespread speculation that Bangladesh may be on the brink of a political and military upheaval.
The coming days will likely reveal whether these rumors hold any truth or if the situation will stabilize under the current leadership.