The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Army Chief General Moeen U Ahmed got surprised to some newspaper reports and TV talk shows indicating his involvement in the recent demolition of the 'baul' sculpture from the intersection of Zia International Airport.

"A section of newspapers in their news items and talk shows of some television channels mentioned that the Army Chief had consent or direct support in removal of baul sculpture from

Zia International Airport Square. This information is not true," said an ISPR release yesterday During that time, the Chief of Army Staff was abroad on official visit. "On returning home, he became surprised to see the news item and watch talk show involving him in the incident of removal of baul sculpture," said the military press wing about the insinuation.

"He was not informed about the process of setting up or removal of baul sculpture at all, and he had no role about it," the ISPR release said.

It also noted that setting up or removal of baul sculpture is totally a matter of government or airport authority. "It is not a matter of Bangladesh Army."