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10th anniversary of Pilkhana carnage observed

February 26, 2019 00:00:00


Relatives of the BDR carnage victims offering prayers at the Banani military graveyard in the city on Monday, marking the 10th anniversary of the carnage at the BDR Headquarters at Pilkhana — Collected

The 10th anniversary of the atrocious carnage at Pilkhana BDR Headquarters in the capital was observed on Monday, reports UNB.

A total of 74 people, including 57 army officers, were killed in the carnage beginning on this day in 2009.

Marking the day, Border Guard Bangladesh arranged Quran Khwani, doa and milad mahfil at all regions, sectors, institutions and units, including the Pilkhana headquarters.

Floral wreaths were placed at the graves of the slain army officers at Banani Military Graveyard in the morning on behalf of President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.


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