Dhaka, May 11 -- Former Jahangirnagar University professor Dilara Choudhury, who taught government and politics, has sparked a debate by criticising the Bangladesh Army's extensive involvement in business, labelling the military and bureaucracy as "70 percent responsible" for the country's current state.

Speaking at an event organised by the National Anti-Corruption Coordination Committee in Dhaka's Panthapath on Saturday, the political analyst voiced concerns over the lack of transparency in defence spending and the absence of a clear defence policy.

"The Bangladesh Army is no longer just a burden, it has become a 'boil on a tumour'," she said.

"We do not know their budget. When presented in parliament, it remains a secret."

She ques...