Interim chief takes reins of security
From Times Wire Reports
Bangladesh’s new interim leader has consolidated his power by taking over the two agencies that control the army, police and paramilitary security forces.
Acting leader Fakhruddin Ahmed’s move to take control of the Interior Ministry and Election Commission came days after the president declared a state of emergency in response to weeks of unrest over upcoming polls.
More than 4,000 people have been detained since the state of emergency was announced, the Interior Ministry said.
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