19 January 2012
Last updated at 08:07 ET
Brig Gen Razzaq said some of those involved in the plot would soon appear in court
The Bangladesh army says it has foiled a coup planned against the government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Military spokesman Masud Razzaq said in a statement that the attempt had been thwarted by the “whole-hearted efforts of army soldiers”.
He said the officers planning the coup were in active military service and had “extreme religious views”.
Bangladesh has a history of military governments. The army ran the country for 15 years until 1990.
Sheikh Hasina took over power from a military-backed caretaker government in early 2009. Officials say she has since faced threats from Islamists and other radical groups.
‘Heinous conspiracy’
“A band of fanatic officers had been trying to oust the politically established government. Their attempt has been foiled,” Brig Gen Razzaq said.
Sheikh Hasina had to deal with a mutiny soon after coming to power
He said that “specific information has
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