DHAKA, 25 February, 2021 (TON): Twelfth anniversary of the Peelkhana massacre observed by Bangladesh on Thursday.

The incident killed 74 people, including 57 armed personnel. The mutiny by some members of the then Bangladesh Rifles started in the Peelkhana headquarters of the border guards in the capital Dhaka on 25 February, 2009, and ended the following day, however, it drew international attention.

Several dignitaries paid tribute to the martyrs by laying wreaths on their graves at the Banani military graveyard on Thursday morning. Afterward, a minute's silence was observed.

Family members of the martyrs were also present at the graveyard.

The Border-Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has chalked out elaborate programs in memory of the bloody day.

It will organize special prayer services at the central mosques of all the cantonments to seek forgiveness for the departed souls, the Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate said.

On Friday, a special prayer and Milad mahfil will be held at the BGB Central Mosque, Dhaka Sector Mosque, and Border Guard Hospital Mosque after Jumma prayers. Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan will be present as the chief guest at the BGB Central Mosque, the BGB said.