What the investigation commission says caused the BDR mutiny
The real objective behind the mutiny was to destabilise Bangladesh and weaken both the army and the BDR, the National Independent Investigation Commission says.
The National Independent Investigation Commission has identified several causes behind the 2009 BDR mutiny at Pilkhana, outlining both internal grievances and broader political motives in its final report submitted yesterday (30 November).
According to Commission Chief Major General (retd) ALM Fazlur Rahman, multiple factors fuelled unrest within the force.
These included dissatisfaction over the "Dal-Bhat" programme, increased operational duties for the BDR, and internal discontent among personnel.
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The Commission also noted reluctance within the force to integrate more closely with the army.
However, the report concludes that these issues were not the primary driving forces.
Fazlur Rahman said the real objective behind the mutiny was to destabilise Bangladesh and weaken both the army and the BDR.
He said frustrations over operations and grievances involving army officers were used as a cover to mask the actual intent.
Commission member Major General (retd) Md Jahangir Kabir Talukder said the inquiry found both internal and external factors at play.
He alleged that India was "the principal beneficiary", claiming evidence of Indian involvement and stating that New Delhi had motivations to destabilise Bangladesh.
The findings also mention what the Commission described as an "unprofessional role" by some print and electronic media during the incident.
The report states that these combined elements—internal grievances, operational pressures, political motivations, and alleged external influence—contributed to the circumstances leading to the mutiny.
