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DHAKA, Feb 25, 2026 (BSS) - National Martyred Army Day is being observed today with paying tributes to the martyrs of 2009 Pilkhana massacre.   On the eve of the day, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday issued a message praying for the eternal peace of the martyrs and expressing deep sympathy and solidarity with their bereaved family members. He said on February 25 in 2009, a brutal massacre took place at the then BDR (now BGB) headquarters in Pilkhana.  The premier said 74 people, including 57 army officers were martyred in the carnage at the Pilkhana BDR Headquarters in Dhaka. After 2009, the day was not observed with due importance, he said adding since 2024, following the country's liberation from fascism, the day has been observed as "Martyred Army Day." The Prime Minister prayed for the eternal peace of the martyrs of the Pilkhana massacre. "The trial over the killings at Pilkhana is ongoing. As the matter is sub-judice, there is no scope for detailed comments. However, as citizen, I believe it is important for us to perceive that activities against the country's independence and sovereignty were involved behind this massacre,' he added. After the incident, there were attempts to mislead the public through various falsehoods and misinformation, said the premier.  But in a fascism-free Bangladesh, the underlying causes behind the Pilkhana killings are now understood by the people, said Tarique Rahman. He said the armed forces are a symbol of the honour, bravery, and pride of an independent nation.  "Today, we must renew our pledge so that no one can ever again conspire against the armed forces. Let this be our commitment on Martyred Army Day-that we will stand united against any conspiracy that goes against the interests of the country and its people," he said.  
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National Martyred Army Day being observed
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