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Bangladesh:Gunfight at BDR headquarters

Only yesterday the PM promised huge improvements in BDR pay and training. Either this was not enough or this was pre-planned regardless of what the PM said. Rumours that Gen. Shakil was killed in the initial attack but this remains unconfirmed.
 
Well what are the qualifications for any one to get into army..!!! If everyone takes arms..what is the need of a country/government???
The basic problem is the culture that has been developed. Hope things get sorted out and under control very soon..
Let me ask you one thing what made you say that!!!!!!!????? your first remark!
 
Its sad very sad i hope things get better and message to Indians " stop acting like stupid dumb shits around on this site, you .....don't have respect for no situation do you every time there is something in Pakistan and Bangladesh some of you start opening your dirty mouth here, Knock it of"

May be the dumb shits were behind this .....
 
It has been Indian plan to undermine our armed forces and this conflict between the BDR and army simply advances their agenda.
 
20 dead in Bangladesh security force headquarters gunfire
Updated at: 1255 PST, Wednesday, February 25, 2009


DHAKA: Gunfights took place inside the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) headquarters here Wednesday morning in which 20 people were killed, a media report said.

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.

Many army officers have been held hostage by border guards. Director General of Bangladesh Rifles has also been killed in the firing. Civilians are being evacuated from areas near Bangladesh Rifles Headquarters.

Bangladesh Rifles soldiers have taken control of a mall near the headquarters

Officials said that army was called out to crush the rebellion as witnesses reported movement of military convoys and hovering of air force helicopters over the sky of the Pilkhana barracks.

Smoke could be seen coming from the complex, with security forces sealing the area off.

20 dead in Bangladesh security force headquarters gunfire
 
ZEE NEWS claims BDR Director General is killed and ISI may be behind the attacks.

Just saw it in Zeenews.

The reasons for mutiny:

1.For lower pay and facilities than Bangladesh army.
2.The main reason is that,for having Army personnel as their Directors.They want BDR to be lead by BDR men only.

There may be some other issues.Talks with ministers have started.These reasons are told by one of the mutineers to a private channel over phone.
 
ZEE NEWS claims BDR Director General is killed and ISI may be behind the attacks.

Just saw it in Zeenews.

The reasons for mutiny:

1.For lower pay and facilities than Bangladesh army.
2.The main reason is that,for having Army personnel as their Directors.They want BDR to be lead by BDR men only.

There may be some other issues.Talks with ministers have started.These reasons are told by one of the mutineers to a private channel over phone.
:rofl::rofl: HAHA the New Army Chief of BD Army will be probably ISI Agent :D
Damn ISI ROCKS :smitten::smitten::smitten:
 
Don't worry what Indian news channels say. They only spread poison and make news for local consumption.
 
It has been Indian plan to undermine our armed forces and this conflict between the BDR and army simply advances their agenda.

haha , i was waiting for this from you ,especially:cheesy:
but i believe you could have come up with better story:partay::D
 
Bangladesh: Border Guards Revolt, gunfire continuing

Heavy Gunfights continuing inside the Bangladesh Rifles [BDR] Headquarters in the capital from this [Wednesday] morning. Mutinous Bangladesh border guards opened fire at their headquarters in the capital and seized a nearby shopping mall, injuring several people in an insurrection apparently sparked by pay disputes. According to latest information, army may begin heavy offensives at any time. Dozens of army officers held hostage inside Bangladesh Rifles Head Quarters alongwith members of their family, including children.

Artillery and riffles are firing. There is also gun battle between Rapid Action Battalion [RAB] and Bangladesh Riffles. Contingent of Armed Forces moving to control the situation.

Gunshots and mortar shells boomed at the well-guarded complex of the Bangladesh Rifles, surrounded by busy shopping malls, colleges and residential buildings.

At least thirty army officers have been killed and dozens have been held hostage, claimed a source.

Heavy weapons like cannons have been used to damage some buildings, while the soldiers driving armoured vehicles were shooting at any attempt of the Rab or the Bangladesh Army to enter the BDR perimeter. They even fired at some television crews.

With all of its five gates closed, hundreds of soldiers wearing red bandana and partly covering their faces with yellow clothes were seen staging armed processions in front of the gates—letting the people know that they were angry. Thousands of army personnel have encircled the BDR headquarters and are advancing slowly with firing gunshots.

“We have been deprived for a long time, we have deep grievances,” the soldiers chanted as their slogans.

BDR soldiers came out of their barracks and seized a conference hall where officers were meeting. Soldiers of the Bangladesh Rifles, the official name of the country's border guards, chanted slogans for more pay and better facilities. They are also firing at the helicopters on patrol.

The fighting occurred a day after newly elected Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina visited the headquarters and addressed the troops, urging them to become "more disciplined and remain ever ready to guard the country's frontiers."

The Bangladesh Rifles [BDR] is a paramilitary force, responsible for primarily guarding the country's borders. The force, more than 65,000-strong, also takes part in other operations, such as monitoring polls. The force's headquarters are in Dhaka, but it has several outposts along the borders.

Scores of civilisnd injured in front of the Bangladesh Riffles headquarters. Fire smoke billowing out of the BDR compound. Helicopters circling above the BDR headquarters.

Our correspondent said, there is strong rumor that the director general of Bangladesh Riffles, Major General Shakil Ahmed Chowdhury was already killed by the revolting troops.

Mobile phone communications within the area snatched. There is indication of imposing curfew in Dhaka city any time.

Ruling party [Awami League] leader Mirza Azam, MP [brother-in-law of Jamaatul-Mujahedin Bangladesh kingpin Shaikh Abdur Rahman's brother-in-law] and Jahangir Kabir Nanak are trying to talk to the revolting BDR troops. But, sensing the presence of Awami League leaders, BDR troops have intensified gunfire.

Weekly Blitz l Most Influential Newspaper in Bangladesh
 
BDR DG unhurt

Mutinous members of Bangladesh Rifles said Major General Shakil Ahmed, director general of BDR was unhurt inside the BDR headquarters.

“It was a lie that he was injured. We did not hurt him at all,” a BDR jawan told private television station ATN Bangla inside the headquarters.

“The BDR DG was kept hostage inside and he was safe. We took him hostage after we came under attack.”

The angry soldiers said one officer was killed and some others were injured. But they did not name the officers.

“We will free them after the prime minister and the home minister fulfill our demands.”

The BDR members demanded the armoury and tanks be taken back for any type of talks.

The Daily Star - Details News
 
People this is a problem of BD and BD alone.This could have had happened without outside help most probably.No need to point fingers.and yes that was funny terribly about the ISI being involved.

BTW aren't the entire corps of officers of the Rifles delegated from the army?
 
It has been Indian plan to undermine our armed forces and this conflict between the BDR and army simply advances their agenda.

These are the same guys who had killed more than 30 (?) BSF soldiers a few years back on a cross border raid into Indian territory. Now this action confirms that there are rogue elements present in the BDR.

I just watched the news channel that showed an interview of those BDR jawans, they looked practically unorganised and more mob like. I guess they just got carried away probably after a few harsh words were exchanged.
 

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