Bangladesh benefited thru BDR mutiny : BDR DG

[Al-Zakir]

Members of this paramilitary force did not get any benefit from the mutiny, rather they lost their credibility, prestige and pride which they earned since the War of Liberation

Tuesday August 18 2009 02:11:31 AM BDT


Director General (DG) of Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) Major General Moinul Islam on Monday urged the members of Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) to work with new enthusiasm as well as fresh vigour and valour by forgetting what happened in February last.(BSS, Dhaka)

"The enemies of Bangladesh have benefited from the BDR mutiny of February 25,26 last as the country is not enemy-less in the world geopolitical arena," he said.

The BDR chief made the call while addressing a Darbar at the Darbar Hall of Pilkhana here, the first assembly of this kind six months after the worst tragedy that killed valuable army officers including the then Director General of the country's paramilitary force Major General Shakil Ahmed.

Major General Moinul Islam recalled the memories of his good colleagues, who lost their lives in the hands of the misguided BDR personnel, and in an emotion-charged voice said,

"members of this paramilitary force did not get any benefit from the mutiny, rather they lost their credibility, prestige and pride which they earned since the War of Liberation."

Among others, BDR Deputy Director General (DDG) Brigadier General Md Obaidul Haque, Sector Commander of Dhaka Colonel Md Azizur Rahman and nearly 2,000 BDR personnel including 82 Junior Commissioned Officers (JCO's) and Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) attended the Darbar.

Terming the brutal killings of army officers in the Pilkhana as one of the worst carnage in the world, the DG said the culprits involved in this gruesome massacre must be punished.

"The BDR members, military officials, their family members and the people of the country want exemplary punishment to the culprits," he said and urged all concerned to come up with facts and true evidences in the greater interest of justice in this regard.

Later responding to a question from the reporters, General Moinul said the trial process and re-organisation of the BDR is in progress and it would complete soon for ensuring safety and security along the borders.

In a grief-stricken reminiscence, the BDR DG said the flames of mutiny spread out from this hall on February 25, when such a Darbar was on, casting a stigma on the image of BDR as well as the country.

Highlighting the courageous role and contribution of BDR (the then EPR) in the War of Liberation in 1971, he said the enemies (occupation Pakistani forces) jumped on the freedom loving Bangalee people including the country's paramilitary forces in line with a preplanned conspiracy.

At that time, he said, members of the then East Pakistan Rifles (EPR) stood up with a fierce resistance against the blood- thirsty invaders side by side with other patriotic forces.

Terming the existing situation in the BDR headquarters as unexpected and unhealthy, Major General Moinul said this atmosphere should not be allowed to prolong any more.

"A group of misguided BDR personnel revolted against the military officers to serve the interest of enemies by spreading misleading and confusing rumours against them," he said.

In the same manner, the BDR chief said, the Pakistani occupation forces and their local collaborators including rajakars, al-badr and as-shams used to spread falsehood and wrong statements against Police, the then EPR and Freedom Fighters before attacking them.

Major General Moinul Islam with a sense of pride praised the field level BDR soldiers and officers posted in the Border Observation Posts (BOPs) as he said they did not take part in the mutiny defying the chain of command and guarded the borders in the greater national interest.



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[Solid Beast]

Moinul should stop side tracking the issue by indoctrinating the new generation of Rifles with anti-Pakistan statements, and alluding that Pakistan is still an enemy or at least comparing the recent mutiny to the lashkars backing Pakistan in 1971. If the Bengali establishment still views Pakistan as an instigator of violence against that country then Pakistan should change it's position and start backing India in their plots.

[AhmedSid]

Originally Posted by Kharian_Beast

Moinul should stop side tracking the issue by indoctrinating the new generation of Rifles with anti-Pakistan statements, and alluding that Pakistan is still an enemy or at least comparing the recent mutiny to the lashkars backing Pakistan in 1971. If the Bengali establishment still views Pakistan as an instigator of violence against that country then Pakistan should change it's position and start backing India in their plots.

Come on, We all know you might be angry at such stuff in BD, but threatening to Back India in its Plots?? hahaahah Even if there were PLOTS, Pakistan would never back any, simply because of the fact that they both are sworn enemies!!! Talk of changing stands in a moments notice! Simply not possible.

I suggest all keep emotions aside, and think from the point of the bangladeshis.

[Solid Beast]

If the Bangladeshi's are keen on making valid points that is. Digging in the recepticles of questionable history to justify current affairs is an amateur move done by someone paid more than enough to avoid that.

[AhmedSid]

Originally Posted by Kharian_Beast

If the Bangladeshi's are keen on making valid points that is. Digging in the recepticles of questionable history to justify current affairs is an amateur move done by someone paid more than enough to avoid that.

For them, its not that hard to forget mate, maybe thats why. Again from their point of view please, and Then some Bangladeshis use their History to rake up sentiments for their own causes. Politicians and Military men indulge in such stuff and its not uncommon in the sub continent.

[MBI Munshi]

The comments by Gen. Moinul are politically motivated and are not shared by the Bangladeshi people. I think Pakistanis must make that distinction. The present AL government is trying to bring the country under the umbrella of India and so it must vilify Pakistan. They are also trying to motivate the BDR into becoming another Rakkhi Bahini so they are brainwashing the jawans with this crap. Pakistan should however take some of the blame since their High Commission in Dhaka convinced the BNP to participate in elections when most informed people we re arguing against it. The PHC facilitated this AL government to come to power.

[Al-Zakir]

Awami munafiq are trying to create 71 like situation once again. This bastards all out to destroy the image of Islam in Bd with prescription of their master cow mata bharat. Awami are all out to evilize pakistan to create hatared between two brotherly nation. I suggest pakistan to create some pressure on this munafiq government with help of OIC nations. Pakistan got leverage on OIC thus Awami munafiq must be stop by all means nessary.

This moinul is another bastard son of Munafiq mujib.

[Md Akmal]

Originally Posted by Al-Zakir

Awami munafiq are trying to create 71 like situation once again. This bastards all out to destroy the image of Islam in Bd with prescription of their master cow mata bharat. Awami are all out to evilize pakistan to create hatared between two brotherly nation. I suggest pakistan to create some pressure on this munafiq government with help of OIC nations. Pakistan got leverage on OIC thus Awami munafiq must be stop by all means nessary.

This moinul is another bastard son of Munafiq mujib.

@ Al-Zakir

Do you know who is this Major Gen Moinul ? In 1981, when Gen Zia was killed, he supported Gen Monjor, General Officer Commanding of Chittagong at that time. This Moinul was at that time was a 2/Lt and was tasked to guard the Chittagong Radio Station. Once Monjur was killed he was still there to guard the radio station in support of Monjur. Soon he was caught and court-marshalled by Ershad. After few years jailed he aws pardaned by Ershad and re-stalled in the Army and now being picked up AL govt..