A newly submitted report by Bangladesh’s National Independent Inquiry Commission has alleged that India had a close and multifaceted involvement in the 2009 BDR (Bangladesh Rifles) mutiny that killed dozens of army officers in Dhaka’s Pilkhana headquarters. The commission, which handed its findings to the Chief Adviser on November 30, claims India sought five strategic advantages from the event, including weakening Bangladesh’s military leadership, undermining its peacekeeping reputation, and increasing dependence on Indian security structures.

The report cites testimonies from military officers, intelligence sources, and foreign research, suggesting coordination between Indian intelligence agency R&AW and certain Bangladeshi political figures before the mutiny. It references alleged meetings in India’s Barasat and statements by Indian diplomat Neeraj Srivastava as indicators of prior intent. The findings also recall the 2001 Padua border clash, implying a motive for retribution.

While the report’s claims remain unverified independently, they could reignite debate over foreign interference in Bangladesh’s security affairs. Officials have not yet commented on whether the government will initiate diplomatic discussions with India regarding the allegations.