Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Sunday (October 12) dismissed speculation about seeking a “safe exit,” saying his children are in the country and he has no reason to depart.
He was speaking to reporters at the Secretariat after a meeting of the core committee on law and order.
Asked whether he, too, wanted a “safe exit” amid recent public debate, the adviser replied: “What someone wants is a personal matter. My son and daughter are here. Why would I be looking for a safe exit on my own?”
The question followed recent remarks by National Citizen Party (NCP) convener Nahid Islam, who alleged that some current advisers have liaised with political parties and are seeking a safe passage from office.
Chowdhury also addressed questions about proposals to try accused military personnel while they remain in army custody. “Whatever the law provides, that is what will be done,” he said.
Regarding the recovery of looted or missing weapons, the adviser stated that he would consult with the Inspector General of Police and share the details at the next briefing. He added that security agencies are taking steps to deter any attempt to create instability during the election period.
“Not every weapon is recovered all the time—some remain outside. That is why law enforcement is necessary. Otherwise, elections would proceed normally without them,” he said, expressing confidence that the polls would be held peacefully.
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