Nation doesn’t want recurrence of 2009 BDR incident: PM

Nation doesn’t want recurrence of 2009 BDR incident: PM, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called unfortunate the massacre in the paramilitary force in 2009, saying the nation doesn’t want the recurrence of such an incident as she asked the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel to maintain discipline and chain of command.

Nation doesn’t want recurrence of 2009 BDR incident: PM

“An unfortunate incident took place (in the then BDR) in 2009, within only 52 days of the formation of our government. The entire nation doesn’t want a repeat of such an incident,” she said. A total of 74 people, including 57 army officials, were killed in the mutiny that took place at the Pilkhana headquarters of the erstwhile Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) on February 25-26, 2009.

The premier prayed for eternal peace of the departed souls of those who were martyred in that incident and conveyed deep sympathy to their bereaved families. She was attending a programme at Bir Uttam Anwar Hossain Parade Ground inside the Pilkhana in the city, marking the Border Guard-Bangladesh (BGB) Day 2022.

Sheikh-Hasina asked the BGB personnel to maintain discipline and the chain of command of the paramilitary force, saying it is very important for any disciplined force. “Keep one thing in mind. Never breach discipline and carry out your duties accordingly. Maintain the chain of command,” she added.