Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Executive Director Iftekharuzzaman has questioned why the Bangladesh Army, which has served in peacekeeping missions in at least 10 countries, is not "establishing peace" in the Chittagong Hill Tracts.

Speaking at a discussion in Dhaka on Thursday, he said: "Over the past 40 years, you have successfully worked in peacekeeping missions in 10 countries. If you can help establish peace around the world, why not in the Chittagong Hill Tracts?"

He added that if the Army has the will, it can assist in implementing the Chittagong Hill Tracts Peace Accord without waiting for the government's instructions.

The discussion, titled "Human Rights Violations and the Culture of Impunity in...