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Nation recalls BDR mutiny

20130225-PILKHANA-640February 25, 2009. Five years back. Some unruly BDR soldiers took over the BDR headquarters– Pilkhana, killed 74 people including 57 army officers including the Director-General.

They also fired on some civilians, held many of their officers hostage, vandalized property and looted valuables.

On this very day in 2009, Bangladesh Rifles revolt was a mutiny staged by a section of the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR), a paramilitary force associated with guarding the borders. See more news click here our official news site :