Staff Reporter

The Caretaker Government, suggested by the Election Commission, has decided not to pull back the army to the barracks until January 5 in view of the spread of post-election violence. According to an earlier decision, the army was to go back to the barracks on December 31.
Election Commissioner M Shakhawat Hossain yesterday said that the Commission has decided to continue to use army as the striking force to curb post-poll violence.
“The military were still in the field as striking force and we have decided to extend their tenure of duty,” he said adding, “The army is expected to be withdrawn completely by January 7. [Read more]