Dhaka, Sept. 2 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has stressed streamlining the current army role along with a clearly defined command structure and close coordination among all forces in the lead-up to the forthcoming elections.

The direction from the head of post-uprising government was spelt out during discussion when Chief of the Army Staff General Wakar-Uz-Zaman called on him Monday.

"During the meeting, the Chief Adviser discussed the army's role in assisting the civil administration under the present circumstances," said a spokesperson for the CA about what transpired in the discussion.

He thanked the military for their continued contribution to the maintenance of law and order.

"I have made a solemn commitment to the nation ...