Bangladesh seeks FBI assistance in BDR mutiny investigation
March 1, 2009 by admin
Filed under Bangladesh
On Sunday Bangladesh sought assistance from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Intelligence (FBI) to investigate the mutiny by soldiers of paramilitary Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) on Wednesday. The Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheik Hasina Wajed sought the assistance when U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Richard Boucher telephoned her on Sunday morning and [...]
BDR Gunfight in Bangladesh
February 26, 2009 by admin
Filed under Bangladesh
Gunfights were reported inside the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) Headquarters in the capital this (Wednesday) morning. Artillery and rifle shots were reportedly fired. Scores of civilians were injured in front of the BDR headquarters by stray bullets. Fire smoke billowed out of the BDR compound. BDR soldiers who have made the mutiny have offered to negotiate. [...]
Mutiny in Bangladesh Rifles, heavy gun battle on
February 26, 2009 by admin
Filed under Bangladesh
A rebellion broke out in paramilitary Bangladesh Rifles headquarters in Pilkhana area of Dhaka with witnesses reporting heavy gun battle among the troops at their main barracks. According to reports, the revolt erupted over pay and perks.
Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) agitated with demands, open severe firing in Dhaka
February 26, 2009 by admin
Filed under Bangladesh
A rebellion broke out in paramilitary Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) Headquarters in Pilkhana area in Dhaka with witnesses reporting heavy gun battle among the troops at their main barracks. According to the reports, revolt erupted over pay and perks. At least 14 BDR officers including the top brass are feared killed. Director General of Bangladesh Rifles [...]
