Prime Minister Pays Tribute to Army Officers Killed in BDR Mutiny

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visited the graves of army officers killed during the 2009 BDR mutiny at Banani Military Graveyard on Thursday morning.

He was accompanied by his wife, Zubaida Rahman, during the visit.

The Prime Minister first paid respects at the grave of his father-in-law, former Bangladesh Navy chief Rear Admiral Mahbub Ali Khan, and offered prayers seeking eternal peace for the departed soul.

Later, Tarique Rahman and his wife went to the memorial area dedicated to the army officers killed in the BDR rebellion. Standing before the memorial monument, they joined a special prayer seeking forgiveness and peace for the victims.

Among those present were Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed, Social Welfare Minister AZM Zahid Hossain, and State Minister for Local Government Mir Shahe Alam.

The BDR mutiny took place on February 25 and 26, 2009, at the then Bangladesh Rifles headquarters in Pilkhana, Dhaka. The incident claimed the lives of 74 people, including 57 army officers. Among the victims was BDR Director General Major General Shakil Ahmed. Most of the slain officers were laid to rest at Banani Military Graveyard.