Who was Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr? Remains of US soldier who fell off cliff in Morocco found in oceanLt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr., an Air Defense Artillery officer, was found dead after going missing during the African Lion military exercise in Morocco. Published on: May 11
A body found in New South Wales is thought to be that of a man wanted over the murder of three people in a small Australian town in January. Julian Ingram was on bail for domestic violence offences at the time of the killings of his pregnant ex-partner Sophie Quinn
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay visited former Chief Minister MK Stalin at his residence. This meeting occurs days before the government faces a crucial floor test in the Assembly. Vijay also met MDMK founder Vaiko. The visit follows recent sharp criticism from Vijay regarding the state's
A new rural employment law, the VB-G RAM G Act, will replace MGNREGA on July 1. The government states it offers 125 days of guaranteed wage employment and aims for rural transformation. The Congress party criticizes the move, calling it an exercise in centralisation
Barcelona turned the Clasico into a coronation on Sunday (May 10, 2026), swatting aside Real Madrid 2-0 at a roaring Camp Nou to claim their 29th LaLiga title. Hansi Flick’s side moved to an unassailable 91 points, 14 clear of second-placed Real with three games remaining
Google has settled with Black employees who alleged systemic racial disparities in hiring, pay, and advancement in a lawsuit filed in 2022. April Curley, a former Google employee, had sued the tech giant for racial discrimination, saying it engages in a “pattern and practice” of unfair
It’s safe to say Max Verstappen’s latest racing adventure has taken the motorsport world by storm. The four-time F1 World Champion is set to compete in the iconic 24 Hours of Nurburgring later this month — and the hype surrounding his appearance has already pushed the event to a complete
Beijing has confirmed that US President Donald Trump will travel to China this week to meet Xi Jinping. The visit, from 13-15 May, will be the first to China by a US president in nearly a decade - and comes at a pivotal moment for ties between the world's two largest economies
Bangladesh: Why Release Of BDR Mutiny Convicts Undermines Military Cohesion
Bangladesh Reopens Pilkhana Wounds: Why Release Of BDR Mutiny Convicts Undermines Military Cohesion
In February 2009, Bangladesh was shaken by the Pilkhana mutiny, when troops of the then Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) revolted at their Dhaka headquarters, killing over 74 people, including 57 army officers.
Bangladesh recently reopened a painful chapter with a controversial decision. In February 2009, Bangladesh was shaken by the Pilkhana mutiny, when troops of the then Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) revolted at their Dhaka headquarters, killing over 74 people, including 57 army officers. The revolt lasted two days. The brutality of the murders holds deep scars for those who experienced it and the nation at large. The then director general of the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR), Maj Gen Shakil Ahmed, was also murdered during the mutiny at the headquarters.
In its aftermath, the BDR was reorganised as the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). At the time, mass trials handed down dozens of death sentences and hundreds of prison terms. More than a decade on, the scars of the incident still weigh heavily on Bangladesh's memory. Calls for a reinvestigation of the BDR mutiny show lingering doubts about accountability and unanswered questions from the 2009 tragedy.
The incident was of such a grave nature and vast scale that the number of people accused in the case amounted to 850. Of these, 278, mostly BDR personnel, were acquitted. According to a news report by New Age, on November 5, 2013, the trial court sentenced 568 soldiers in the murder case. Of them, 152 were awarded the death penalty and 162 were handed life imprisonment. Additionally, a total of 256 individuals were sentenced to varying jail terms.
Add Zee News as a Preferred Source
In January 2025, 178 BDR personnel were freed in the explosives case tied to the mutiny. After this, more such releases were granted in the following months. As per reports, the rebellion saw the paramilitary soldiers shooting their commanders from close range. Some even hacked and tortured them to death, hiding their bodies in sewers, hurriedly digging graves, and capturing and humiliating their frightened family members in barracks.
Instances of release of convicts from the 2009 BDR massacre risk bringing back the trauma for families and undermining military cohesion. The releases took place in phases from multiple jails, such as High-Security Jail, Kashimpur Jail-1, and Kashimpur Jail-2.
Justice must be consistent, fair, and perceived to be so by the citizens. It cannot be replaced by political convenience or quick gestures of reconciliation. The mercy granted by the courts risks discipline of the armed forces. What also falls under scrutiny is the country's respect for those who lost their lives and trust in the rule of law. It all depends on honouring court verdicts and making sure that mercy is not allowed to turn into impunity.
Relatives of those killed in the mutiny, and survivors, have expressed concern and argued that releasing large numbers of convicts threatens justice. There is also another side that demands investigations into deaths in custody, especially of BDR personnel who died while remanded, claiming some may have been tortured or died unnaturally. However, families say collective release risks ignoring individual responsibility.
The case that led to these releases is the Explosive Substances Act case, distinct from the murder convictions in the mutiny case. Some convict-accused had already been acquitted in the murder case, but had been held based on the explosive case for many years.
The Army Chief warned against attempts to create confusion over responsibility for the mutiny, insisting that the judicial verdicts must be respected and not questioned.
For democracy and the rule of law, the process matters as much as the outcomes. Transparency about who is released and on what legal grounds is essential to preserve public trust. The government's move to free those convicted in the BDR mutiny risks rewriting one of Bangladesh's darkest chapters.
Source: ZeeNews
Related Posts: Dipika Kakar Says Cyst Recurrence Has Left Her ‘Shaken’ PV Sindhu shaken after explosion near Dubai airport Shaken, Stirred, And Sparkling Inside a year of firings that have shaken the Trump Justice Department Shaken Delhi Capitals will face balanced RCB unit on Monday Bangladesh to hold national election on February 12 Yunus Announces Bangladesh General Elections In February Next Year Bangladesh February 12 Election Bangladesh's Awami League banned from national elections in February 2026
With rising temperatures in numerous cities of India, air conditioners have emerged once again as one of the biggest categories at the ongoing Amazon Great Summer Sale on day 4 for buyers. Several brands are offering attractive deals on inverter split ACs, smart and Wi-Fi enabled units
5 hours ago
Kyle Busch update: Why did NASCAR star seek medical attention after Watkins Glen Cup Series race? Concerns pour inKyle Busch requested medical assistance during the Go Bowling at The Glen while racing in the top five. Published on: May 11, 2026 4:33 PM IST By Shweta Kukreti Share via Copy link
5 hours ago
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to citizens to cut fuel consumption, avoid gold purchases and adopt other measures to help the country withstand global economic uncertainties amid the West Asia conflict were “proofs of failure”, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Monday
5 hours ago
If you opened X (formerly Twitter) today, you likely saw a name topping the charts that isn’t a politician, a cricketer, or a movie star. Instead, India is currently obsessed with two people most of the internet didn’t know yesterday: Mohan and Pooja.If you opened X (formerly Twitter) today
5 hours ago
A French woman and two Americans tested positive or showed symptoms of hantavirus on Monday (May 11, 2026) as nations around the world scrambled to repatriate passengers from a cruise ship hit by an outbreak and quarantine or isolate them. Passengers from the ship began flying home aboard military
5 hours ago
Isabella Stroupe GoFundMe: Family speaks out after North Carolina teen tortured, killed by BF, ‘Just like a nightmare…’A GoFundMe has been launched for Isabella Alexandria Stroupe, a 19-year-old who was found dead inside a North Carolina home. Her boyfriend has been arrested
5 hours ago
P6, fastest lap: Racing prodigy Atiqa Mir makes big impact on 'dream' FIA Karting debutP6, fastest lap: Racing prodigy Atiqa Mir makes big impact on 'dream' FIA Karting debut Published on: May 11, 2026 3:38 PM IST PTI Share via Copy link Valencia
5 hours ago
After taking oath as West Bengal Chief Minister on May 9, 2026, Suvendu Adhikari chaired his first Cabinet meeting on Monday (May 11, 2026) and said his government has granted transfer of land to the BSF for erecting a fence along the Bangladesh border and approved immediate implementation of the
5 hours ago
Constantly multitasking and exhausted? Therapist reveals 5 practices for mothers to prevent burnoutMothers often ignore their mental health, which gradually builds up and causes burnout. Know how to protect maternal mental well-being. Published on: May 11
5 hours ago
When tech companies are firing employees at an accelerating pace and AI eating away those jobs that have until now been done by humans only, Nvidia founder Jensen Huang has tried to play down doomsday fears of youngsters by saying that ‘it’s the ideal time to enter the workforce’
5 hours ago
Daily essential products such as soaps, detergents, biscuits, packaged foods, and beverages are expected to get costlier as leading FMCG companies are preparing for calibrated price hikes on account of rising crude-linked inflation, higher packaging costs
5 hours ago
CBSE (Central Bureau of Secondary Education) results for Class 12 2026 are being eagerly awaited by millions of students across the country. Approximately 18 lakh students are reported to have appeared for the exam in the 2026 academic session across Science
5 hours ago
Editorial independence is core to our work. Some links may earn us a commission, without influencing our opinions.10 vacuum cleaners that let you clean your entire home without breaking a sweatDiscover 10 vacuum cleaners with strong suction, wet and dry cleaning
5 hours ago
Moments after Austria overtook Israel to win last May's Eurovision Song Contest and in doing so won the right to host this year's event, UK viewers heard commentator Graham Norton say organisers "will be breathing the largest sigh of relief that they're not faced with a Tel Aviv final next year"
5 hours ago
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said on Monday that his government, in its first Cabinet meeting, gave its nod for land to be transferred to the Border Security Force to erect a fence along the border with Bangladesh, PTI reported
5 hours ago
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday directed the state police chief to investigate a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act case filed against Bandi Bhagirath, the son of Union minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar. The chief minister “questioned” Director General of Police CV
5 hours ago
As AI reshapes hiring and workforce expectations, colleges are entering a new competitive landscape where rankings alone are no longer enough. Institutions are increasingly being judged on employability, technological relevance, industry alignment, and future readiness
5 hours ago
The Indian stock market fell about 1.5% on Monday amid higher global oil prices and concerns about the economic impact of the conflict in West Asia on India’s economy. The benchmark Sensex had fallen more than 1,300 points, or nearly 1.7%, at the end of the session
5 hours ago
Pune to have India’s first Low Emission Zone, tourist hotspots to followIn a first for an Indian city, Pune will institutionalise a low-emission zone (LEZ) in its most polluted area, Shivajinagar in the central business district, potentially creating a template for other Indian cities
5 hours ago
It’s safe to say Marcus Rashford is enjoying life in Catalonia. After arriving at Barcelona on loan from Manchester United, the England forward has rediscovered both his confidence and his spark under Hansi Flick. But on Sunday night, Rashford delivered his biggest moment yet on the grandest
5 hours ago
The New Age Aspirant: Competitive exams, content, and confusionAspirants have easier access to lectures, test series than ever before. Information is no longer scarce, and that has quietly changed the way students prepare. Published on: May 11
5 hours ago
Dehradun YouTuber Himadri Patel shares no 1 tip for negotiating brand deals and 1 mistake costing content creators moneyHimadri Patel says that the secret to a sustainable income isn't just about high views — it’s about treating your brand like a business from day one. Published on: May 11
5 hours ago
Amitabh Bachchan asks his security to behave well with fans who come to meet outside Jalsa: ‘Janta janardhan hoti hai’Amitabh Bachchan has kept the tradition of meeting fans outside his Mumbai bungalow, Jalsa, for many years now. May 11, 2026
5 hours ago
Watch: Bengaluru IT couple swims from Sri Lanka to India in 11 hours, internet calls them 'Legends'The clip showed the pair battling rough waves, strong currents and changing winds throughout the journey. Published on: May 11, 2026 4:16 PM IST By Bhavya Sukheja Share via Copy link For most people
5 hours ago
PSEB 12th Result 2026 Date: Punjab Board Class 12 results releasing on May 13PSEB 12th Result 2026 Date have been announced. The Punjab Board Class 12 results will be released on May 13, 2026. Updated on: May 11, 2026 2:38 PM IST By HT Education Desk | Edited by Papri Chanda Share via Copy link
5 hours ago
Editorial independence is core to our work. Some links may earn us a commission, without influencing our opinions.Can’t hear dialogue and explosions sound too loud? These Dolby Atmos home theatre systems fix bothSony, JBL and Samsung Dolby Atmos home theatre systems now offer cinematic surround
5 hours ago
Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower faced a fine for using audible obscenity during a match against Mumbai Indians. The incident occurred during a tense moment in the game. Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a thrilling last-ball victory
5 hours ago
