Thursday, January 19, 2012

Military Coup Foiled In Bangladesh



Bangladesh Army 'Foils Coup' Against Sheikh Hasina -- BBC

The Bangladesh army says it has foiled a coup planned against the government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Military spokesman Masud Razzaq said in a statement that the attempt had been thwarted by the "whole-hearted efforts of army soldiers".

He said the officers planning the coup were in active military service and had "extreme religious views".

Bangladesh has a history of military governments. The army ran the country for 15 years until 1990.

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More News On A Military Coup Being Foiled In Bangladesh

Bangladesh army says foiled December coup -- Reuters
Bangladesh military says it has thwarted officers’ attempt to overthrow government -- Washington Post/AP
Bangladesh military says it has foiled coup plot -- AP
Bangladesh Army Says Forces Foiled an Attempt to Topple Hasina Government -- Bloomberg
Bangladesh army says coup plot foiled -- ABC News (Australia)
Bangladesh army says coup bid foiled -- AFP
Army coup foiled in Bangladesh, top officers involved in conspiracy -- Times of India

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