Staff Reporter :
Major General (Retd) ALM Fazlur Rahman, the chairman of the newly-formed National Independent Commission to re-investigate the BDR massacre, has affirmed the commission’s dedication to thoroughly examining the BDR mutiny of February 25, 2009.
“This is a matter of national significance, an event of unprecedented scale. The magnitude of the tragedy is unparalleled, and we are determined to conduct a detailed investigation into the events of that fateful day,” he said during the commission’s inaugural meeting held at the Bangladesh Border Guard (BGB) headquarters in Dhaka on Thursday.
The commission’s main objective is to reveal both domestic and international conspiracies linked to the deadly incident at the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR, now BGB) headquarters in Pilkhana, Dhaka, which claimed the lives of 74 individuals, including 57 army officers.
Tasked with a three-month deadline, the commission has pledged to maintain impartiality and independence in its work, free from external influence. “We will rely on our intellect and dedication to complete the investigation within the stipulated time,” assured the commission’s chairman.
Fazlur Rahman also committed to addressing the hardships faced by those affected by the mutiny.
“Our goal is to alleviate the suffering of those who were killed, tortured, and deprived in its aftermath. With sincerity and compassion, we will strive to mend their wounds,” he said.
He further highlighted the logistical and security requirements critical to the commission’s work, including administrative support, office facilities, and transportation arrangements.
The inquiry into the 2009 mutiny is expected to unveil the full extent of its domestic and international ramifications, with the commission promising a transparent and empathetic approach to investigating one of the most tragic events in Bangladesh’s history.
