Army reconsidering applications of former soldiers

The Bangladesh Army has said it is committed to reconsidering the applications of former army members. At the same time, the force has also advised them to maintain patience and discipline.

Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) issued a press release in this regard on Wednesday (May 14).

"Although the matter is time-consuming, the army is working with the utmost sincerity and sense of responsibility," the army said.

"Recently, some former army personnel have filed petitions for reconsideration of the punitive decisions against them, which the Army Headquarters has taken with utmost seriousness. A high-level board has already been formed at the Army Headquarters to properly review all these petitions, taking into account the humanitarian and administrative realities, and the activities of this board are ongoing," the statement reads.