Commenting that he was surprised by the US sanction, former Army Chief General (retd) Aziz Ahmed said that the ban was imposed on him based on false information.
He said, "I have not done anything that will tarnish the reputation of the army and the Border Guard of Bangladesh (BGB).
The former Army Chief said these things in an interview given to a private television at noon on Tuesday (21 May).
Former army Chief Aziz claimed that nothing had been informed about the ban by the government and said, "I will accept everything if I can prove that my brothers or any of my close relatives have contracted with these institutions during the tenure of BGB director general and army chief."
He claimed that the allegations are not proven without any evidence. On what basis the United States has imposed sanctions on me based on what charges they can say better. However, he said that there will be no legal or other process against this ban in the United States.
When asked if he will file any legal process or protest against the US ban, Aziz Ahmed said, I think these are not true. So I don't think it is necessary to protest. When asked about his family's trip to the United States, he did not want to comment.
He also said that on February 1, 2021, a play called 'All the Prime Minister's Men' was staged on Al Jazeera. This ban is closely related to him. Both allegations are the same, but not detailed here.
Aziz Ahmed said, the two reasons that the United States has banned me, is there any basis? They said, I have helped my brother with my title. I have committed no crime that deserves punishment. If you have any proof of the allegations they have made against me, please give me.