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Commission uncovers evidence suggesting ‘Indian involvement’ in the planning of Pilkhana killings​

The chief of the commission says General Moeen had warned that any action could provoke Indian intervention​

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Published : 01 Dec 2025, 01:20 AM
Updated : 01 Dec 2025, 01:20 AM


The head of the National Independent Inquiry Commission, retired major general ALM Fazlur Rahman has said evidence points to “Indian involvement” in the conspiracy behind the 2009 Pilkhana killings.


Speaking at a press conference after submitting the 16-year-old case’s report to Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday, Fazlur highlighted that the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB, formerly BDR) had been “deliberately weakened”, contributing to the bloodshed.

Fazlur, who also served as BDR director general, said: “The conspiracy aimed to weaken this force and destabilise Bangladesh. At that time, India sought to create instability while the then government sought to extend its rule.”


Asked at the media briefing who the main Pilkhana massacre plotters were, the head of the commission formed last December, said: "Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, barrister Fazle Noor Taposh, Sheikh Selim, Jahangir Kabir Nanak, Mirza Azam, Sahara Khatun, General Tarique Siddique, ex-Army chief General Moeen U Ahmed, and the former DGFI chief maj gen Akbar (Hossain).


"After the BDR carnage took place, the government wanted to prolong its power, and the neighbouring country wanted to destabilise Bangladesh," he added.

When asked who he meant by the neighbouring country, Fazlur replied: "We meant India, where our former prime minister, along with her party members, took shelter."


In response to another question, the former army official said: "General Moeen stated in his remarks that if he had taken 'action' here, India would have 'intervened' here."

Seventy-four people, including the 57 army officers, were killed in the mutiny at the erstwhile Bangladesh Rifles, or BDR, Headquarters in Dhaka’s Pilkhana on Feb 25 and 26, 2009.

Citing evidence of the involvement of Indians in the incident, Fazlur said: "Around 921 Indians came to the country during that time. The whereabouts of 67 of those Indians are unknown."


The case and judicial proceedings concerning this massacre, which caused national and international interest, were carried out during the Awami League government's tenure.

Following a change in power and the interim administration taking charge, demands arose for a re-investigation of the incident. The inquiry commission was formed on Dec 24, with a 90-day deadline to submit its findings.

 

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Families of martyred officers demand full disclosure of BDR Carnage Report​

The families alleged that they faced various kinds of social and online harassment for providing testimony during the inquiry
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A press conference titled “Opinions of the Families of the Martyrs on the Publication of the BDR Inquiry Commission Report” was held on Monday, December 1, 2025, at the RAOWA Club in the capital where family members demanded the full disclosure of the report and called for legal action regarding the BDR carnage. Photo: Dhaka Tribune
Tribune Report
Publish : 01 Dec 2025, 07:33 PM
Update : 01 Dec 2025, 07:43 PM

Family members of the army officers killed in the Pilkhana BDR carnage have voiced frustration that the names of all individuals involved have yet to be made public.

They demanded that, along with releasing the full report, the government immediately initiate legal action against the perpetrators.

At a press conference titled Opinions of the Families of the Martyrs on the Publication of the BDR Inquiry Commission Report, held Monday at the RAOWA Club in the capital, relatives of the slain army officers made the remarks. They also expressed satisfaction that the national independent inquiry commission, formed by the interim government, has submitted its report to the chief adviser.



The families alleged that they faced various forms of social and online harassment for providing testimony during the inquiry and said they continue to live in insecurity.

The national independent inquiry commission—tasked by the interim government with investigating the brutal killings at Pilkhana—submitted its report to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on November 30 at the state guesthouse Jamuna.

The commission prepared the report following an 11-month investigation into the carnage that unfolded on February 25–26, 2009, at the headquarters of the then Bangladesh Rifles (BDR), now Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB).

Speaking at the event, Dr. Fableeha Bushra, daughter of Lt. Colonel Lutfor Rahman Khan, said Commission Chief General Fazlur Rahman stated on Sunday that the report is not classified and will be made public. “The call of the martyrs’ families is that the process should not be delayed—urgent steps must be taken to send the report to the judiciary, impose legal measures such as travel bans on potential accused individuals, and publish the investigation report,” she said.

She added, “The loss of 74 lives, including 57 army officers, is not just a tragedy for one group of families—it is a national catastrophe. A conspiracy was carried out using a state security force funded by taxpayers’ money to undermine the country’s sovereignty. Every citizen has the right to know the truth.”

A press conference titled “Opinions of the Families of the Martyrs on the Publication of the BDR Inquiry Commission Report” was held on Monday, December 1, 2025, at the RAOWA Club in the capital where family members demanded the full disclosure of the report and called for legal action regarding the BDR carnage. Photo: Dhaka Tribune.

Saquib Rahman, son of Colonel Kudrat-E-Elahi, said: “The commission has clearly stated that there are some names they cannot reveal at this moment. We understand the reasoning to some extent. But we will not accept this being used as an excuse for indefinite delay. That is unacceptable to us.”

He added: "As soon as possible, arrest warrants must be issued against all individuals—military and civilian alike—and they must be apprehended. If the report is not made public, we fear that those named may slip beyond the reach of law.”

Rakin Ahmed Bhuiyan, son of Major General Shakil Ahmed, director general of BDR during the carnage, warned, “If the traitors are not prosecuted, then the opportunity for another Pilkhana carnage will remain.”

Ashraful Alam Hannan, son of Subedar Major Nurul Islam, along with another victim’s family member, said: “After this report, not only the families of the martyrs—the entire nation will now be able to speak.”

 

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Tenure of independent investigation commission on BDR carnage extended

The government has extended the tenure of the National Independent Investigation Commission formed to reinvestigate the BDR carnage till December 7. Cabinet Division issued a notification in this regard on Wednesday. The interim government formed the independent commission on December 24 last yea

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Tenure of independent investigation commission on BDR carnage extended

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Dec 03, 2025 19:48
Updated :
Dec 03, 2025 19:48

File photo shows an army offer breaks down as he carries coffin of a colleague killed in BDR carnage. Photo : BSS/Files

The government has extended the tenure of the National Independent Investigation Commission formed to reinvestigate the BDR carnage till December 7.

Cabinet Division issued a notification in this regard on Wednesday.

The interim government formed the independent commission on December 24 last year with retired Major General ALM Fazlur Rahman as its chairman.

Initially, the commission was given three months to submit its report.

The tenure was later extended twice, each time by three months, followed by an additional two-month extension.

The latest extension expired on November 30.

According to the new notification, the seven-day extension will take effect from December 1.

The commission has been tasked with unearth the nature and full extent of the events that took place on February 25–26, 2009 at the then BDR headquarters in Pilkhana.

The commission has been asked to identify those involved including perpetrators, accomplices, conspirators, evidence destroyers, instigators and any domestic or foreign individuals, groups, organisations, agencies, or institutions linked to the killings.

The commission submitted its report to Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on November 30.​