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Bangladesh army says coup by 'fanatic officers' foiled (BBC)
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, with the army running 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.
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more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-16627852
