On 25 and 26 February 2009, over a period spanning thirty six hours, Dhaka was torn apart by a bloody mutiny. Members of the Bangladesh Rifles, a paramilitary force which guards Bangladesh’s borders, took up arms in revolt ...
By Shafqat Munir, BIPSS Research Analyst based in ICPVTR, Singapore. Read more ...
Royal United Services Institute Independent Talking on Defence and Security Studies
The BDR Mutiny in Bangladesh:Understanding the National and Regional Implications
Bangladesh is still reeling from the massacre of army officers at the hands of mutinous members of the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR). The tragedy has left an indelible mark on the country’s psyche. As a spate of urgent enquires are launched to determine the reasons behind the February 2009 bloodbath, the country is vulnerable and open to exploitation by an assortment of militants.
By Shafqat Munir, BIPSS Research Analyst based in ICPVTR, Singapore. Read more ...