BDR mutiny
In order to avoid mass killing, the prime minister's speech to the nation, particularly to the BDR mutineers, was perfect and timely. The speech definitely expedited the process of the mutineers' surrender. The PM's decision to negotiate with the leaders of the mutineers was absolutely correct both diplomatically and politically. But now that some officers unearthed their untold sufferings and are arguing in favour of raid by the armed forces soon after the attack, many people are in confusion and are passing the comment that the government decision was probably late and wrong.
The PM wanted an amicable solution avoiding a large scale massacre which could happen if the army had raided the place to arrest the mutineers. But if she knew the real situation of mass killing, looting and vandalism by the criminals, I am sure she would not take much time to take the decision to launch a quick commando operation .
We have no language to console the families of our martyred officers. We are equally shocked over the loss of the worthy sons of our land. We pray to the Almighty Allah for the eternal peace of their souls. At the same time, we urge our patriotic armed forces to be more patient and cognitive without paying attention to the rumours and propaganda. They should understand that it is a deep-rooted conspiracy against the country as a whole. Another thing they should always remember is that the 15 crore people of the country are the main force to fight against our enemies whoever they are and whatever their power is.
Finally, I make a fervent appeal to the opposition, particularly the BNP, to extend all out cooperation to the government to find the facts behind the massacre and bring the real culprits to justice.
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