An independent national investigation commission has submitted its report on the 2009 Pilkhana massacre, one of the deadliest events in Bangladesh’s history. The killings took place at the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) headquarters in Dhaka on February 25 and 26, 2009, when 74 people, including 57 army officers, were brutally murdered. The interim government formed the commission on December 24 of the previous year, and its 400-page report has revealed previously undisclosed and sensitive information. The investigation named more than fifty influential figures, including then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, former MP and mayor Fazle Noor Taposh, senior Awami League leaders, former army officers, intelligence and law enforcement officials, and several media personnel.
The report describes the massacre as a premeditated attempt to weaken the disciplined army under the guise of grievances among BDR members. It also highlights political missteps, including delayed military intervention and a controversial general amnesty announcement. The article notes that the government’s handling of the crisis and the failure of intelligence agencies have drawn criticism. The commission’s findings have renewed calls for impartial justice and punishment for those responsible.
The report’s release may reopen national debate over accountability, political decisions, and the protection of Bangladesh’s armed forces.
ডা. ওয়াজেদ খান প্রকাশ : ০৮ জানুয়ারি ২০২৬, ১৪: ৩৬আপডেট : ০৮ জানুয়ারি ২০২৬, ১৪: ৫৭ ডা. ওয়াজেদ খান বাংলাদেশের ইতিহাসে সবচেয়ে জঘন্যতম ও বর্বরোচিত হত্যাযজ্ঞ সংঘটিত হয় বিডিআর সদর দপ্তর পিলখানায় ২০০৯ সালের ২৫ ও ২৬ ফেব্রুয়ারি। কথিত নির্যাতন ও বঞ্চনার অভিযো
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