The government has declared February 25 as National Martyred Army Day to officially observe the tragic mutiny of the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) in 2009.

The Cabinet Division issued a gazette notification on Sunday in this regard.

The BDR mutiny, also known as the Pilkhana tragedy, occurred on February 25-26, 2009, when a faction of the paramilitary force rebelled, resulting in the brutal killings of 74 people, including 57 army officers.

The notification states that the day will be observed as a Category C day, with no public holiday.

BDST: 1723 HRS, FEB 23, 2025
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