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Bangladesh crisis: Did India warn Sheikh Hasina about General Wacker-Uz-Zaman?

Despite reported warnings from Indian government officials about the potential risks linked with appointing General Waker-Uz-Zaman as Army Chief in June last year, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina went ahead with the appointment, which may have played a key role in her ousting. Instead of addressing the escalating youth protests, Gen Zaman issued an ultimatum to Sheikh Hasina, demanding that she and her sister flee the country.