Several thousand armed soldiers of the Bangladesh Rifles ( BDR ) unit took control of their own headquarters in the capital for two days and massacred scores of people , including officers of the Bangladesh Army who were stationed with the BDR . Some defense attorneys plan to appeal the sentences . 74 people were killed in the 2009 takeover of the Bangladesh Rifles headquarters . Civilians were also prosecuted in connection with the mutiny , including two lawmakers . Comment:
Some defense attorneys plan to appeal the sentences . 74 people were killed in the 2009 takeover of the Bangladesh Rifles headquarters . Civilians were also prosecuted in connection with the mutiny , including two lawmakers . Comment: