Bangladesh Army Chief's Full Speech Announcing Military Takeover As Sheikh Hasina Flees Amid Protest

Bangladesh’s military chief, Gen. Waker-uz-Zaman, announced plans to consult the president about forming an interim government. He pledged that the military would step back and initiate an investigation into the deadly crackdowns that sparked public outrage. Gen. Waker-uz-Zaman also requested time from citizens to restore peace. Watch the full video for details.