Dhaka, Aug. 16 -- The Bangladesh Army has established a high-level investigation board to examine allegations of abuse made against a senior army officer, following claims that recently surfaced on social media.According to a press release issued by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Friday, the complainant is the former wife of a dismissed army officer. The ex-officer had previously been convicted in a high-profile criminal case, dismissed from service, and is currently serving a prison sentence.

The ISPR stated that the Army was aware of the allegation prior to its appearance on social media and had already begun an investigation. Given the complainant's social standing and the sensitivity of the matter, the Army said it had...