Bangladesh troop mutinies break out beyond Dhaka

In Bangladesh:- 15 districts now under tension. Reports of BDR jawans taking over army barracks. There is also report of several army officers taken into hostage. An unconfirmed report says an army ammunition vault has been looted by the BDR. The PM is expected to address the nation in a few moments from now. Agriculture Minister said a new surrendering time for BDR has been fixed for 2 PM local time. New reports coming in about exchange of bullets now with Army personnel in the outskirts of Dhaka.

A message issued by Army Officers who are in hostage, addressing their families:- "Don't hope for our lives anymore, consider that we are no more"

In India:- Borders in India put to red alert as violence spreading in different parts of Bangladesh. Schools in several border districts in West Bengal, India has been ordered to be closed until further orders. Intelligence officers of Indian BSF rushed to border outposts to measure the current situation.

Reports from the Indo-Bangla border at Benapole:- The number of people coming to India from Bangladesh has drastically fallen, those who came, carried signs of terror in their faces. Indians who visit Bangldesh were almost nil today. Commerce activities almost down to zero from this morning, there is a huge queue of trucks carrying commodities on both sides of the border.

Updates as of 26-2-2009, 12:45 pm Bangladesh Time:- The two Indian tourist buses "Souhardya" (meaning friendship bus) is reported to be stranded in Bangladesh territory right now. The Indian bus travels to Dhaka from Kolkata city every Monday, Wednesday & Friday, and returns next day on Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday. Yesterday, before the violence became serious, the Indian buses crossed the borders at 9:30 am. Later, after violence broke out seriously, those buses along with returning Indian passengers are now stranded in Dhaka city.

The Indian Border Security Force has started sealing all land ports with Bangladesh. Maldah and Petrapole borders have been shut down completely and all immigration & trade activities now on total hold.

Wowsers.  This some bad news bra!

Thanks Kaushik, Please keep us posted on this important development.

Hostage situation worsening:- The BDR headquarter in Dhaka has a capacity of housing 20,000 personnel. And, many of the officers are housed with their families in the same compound. Many women and children are trapped inside rooms and some inside toilets. Some of them contacted local media channels through mobile phones and said they are without food and water, trapped in terror. These are wives and children of the officers. Efforts are going on to release the women and children out of this situation. There are about 2,000 of them passing every moment in hard situation.

Update:- In a short speech, the Bangladesh PM sounded very emotional about the killings and urged the rebels not to kill ' your own brothers'. There was nothing new in the speech in terms of informations or actions taken, except, she sounded a warning note for the rebels if they do not surrender according to talks. She also informed of a high level enquiry committee into the matter. Strange new development:-
There are some strange developments observed along the borders on the Indian side; at some places we see that the BDR regiments are deserting their duty posts and walking off and away into their territorial lands leaving their duties of guarding the nation's borders. Indian border security personnel are unsure about what this new move means, but is already on the alert and keeping a watchful eye on developments.

Update:- Fresh user videos coming in from Dhaka shows an increase in the army's activities in front of the BDR headquarters, while we're also getting reports that a new session of surrendering arms has started inside the bldg. A news correspondent reported that probably army is preparing for a 'final assault', however, this report is still unconfirmed whether government has ordered any move for the army. But a fresh gunbattle is reported between BDR and army.

CRUCIAL UPDATE:-
Intelligence sources in India has alerted BSF authorities that Bangladesh Army's assault on the BDR can cause them to flee into Indian land to save their lives, and a fresh order has been issued on behalf of BSF so that none of the escaping BDR jawans are killed by the Indian guards, instead they will be asked to surrender and lay down arms and they will be provided safety for their lives.

It is so sad !all that carnage for the sake of money and greed.YET THE MOST SIMPLE PLEASURES IN LIFE ARE FREE.

we want proper punishment to the coward BDR