2009 Bangladesh Rifles Revolt - Aftermath

Aftermath

On 2 March 2009 state funeral was held for 49 army officers, who were buried with full military honors; the wife of the Director General who was also assassinated was also laid to rest on the same day. The conflict left as many as 148 people dead or missing. The government established an investigation committee to unveil the causes behind the rebellion with Home Minister Sahara Khatun as the chair. The committee was later reformed and reinforced after the opposition and pressure groups speculated that the committee may not function accordingly as Home Minister herself is investigating an incident of her own ministry. Bangladesh Army also formed an investigation committee which started proceedings from 3 March. Army, with the help of RAB and Police, has started the "Operation Rebel Hunt" to capture the BDR rebels. The government has also undertaken a decision to change the name and frame-work of Bangladesh Rifles and deployed the army across the country for an indeterminate period of time. The government asked for FBI and Scotland Yard to assist the investigation.