Bangladesh, Sept. 5 -- Former Bangladesh Army chief Iqbal Karim Bhuiyan has claimed that tensions have emerged between the interim government and the military leadership over how to prosecute army officers accused of crimes such as enforced disappearances, killings and corruption during the Awami League's 15 years in power.

In a Facebook post on Wednesday, titled "Trial Must Be Held In A Proper Court", the retired general said differences over accountability for alleged abuses under the ousted regime had created a "chasm" between the Muhammad Yunus administration and the Army top brass.

"The main reason for the chasm between the interim government and the Armed Forces leadership is the difference of opinion over the trial process of mil...