Mon Dec 01 00:19:00 UTC 2025: Summary:

A commission in Bangladesh, formed by the interim government after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster in 2024, has released a report alleging that Hasina, as Prime Minister in 2009, ordered the massacre of dozens of senior army officers during a violent mutiny. The report claims Hasina’s then-government was directly involved, with a former MP acting as coordinator. The commission also accuses India of attempting to destabilize Bangladesh and weaken its army. Hasina, who is currently seeking refuge in India, has defied court orders to return to Bangladesh. The interim government welcomes the report, calling it a revelation of the truth.

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Bangladesh Commission Accuses Ex-PM Hasina of Ordering 2009 Massacre, Blames India for Destabilization

Dhaka, Bangladesh – December 1, 2025: A newly released report by a government commission in Bangladesh is accusing former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of ordering the massacre of 74 individuals, including senior army officers, during the 2009 Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) mutiny. The report, released on Sunday by a commission formed after Hasina’s ouster last year, alleges direct involvement of Hasina’s then-Awami League government.

According to the commission, former member of parliament Fazle Noor Taposh acted as the “principal coordinator,” carrying out the killings at Hasina’s direction. The commission’s chief, A.L.M. Fazlur Rahman, also alleged the involvement of a “foreign force,” specifically accusing India of attempting to destabilize Bangladesh and weaken its army following the carnage.

“There had been a conspiracy brewing for a long time to weaken Bangladesh’s forces,” Rahman stated at a news conference.

India has yet to respond to the accusations. Relations between the two countries have been strained since Hasina sought refuge in India, defying court orders to return to Bangladesh.

Interim Prime Minister Muhammad Yunus welcomed the report, stating that it reveals the long-hidden truth behind the 2009 killings.

A previous investigation into the mutiny blamed pent-up anger among soldiers. However, critics claim that investigation was biased due to Hasina’s tenure. This new report will likely reignite political tensions in Bangladesh and further complicate relations with India.

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