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flag Bangladesh army withdraws half its troops for elections; 15 officers jailed over 2024 protest abuses await trial and job clarity.

flag As of November 5, 2025, Bangladesh’s army has begun withdrawing 50% of its personnel from field duties to support a peaceful election, following a government directive. flag Meanwhile, 15 army officers remain in legal limbo after being detained on October 11 over alleged roles in enforced disappearances and killings during the July 2024 protests. flag They face trial at the International Crimes Tribunal, but the government has not clarified their job status, amid ambiguity in a recent rule change that could disqualify them from public office. flag The army says it respects the rule of law and awaits official guidance.

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