Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- National Martyred Army Day is being observed on Wednesday to pay tributes to the martyrs of the 2009 Pilkhana massacre.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday issued a message marking National Martyred Army Day.

The Prime Minister said the day had not been observed with due importance after 2009.

"Since the country was freed from fascism in 2024, the day has been observed as 'Martyred Army Day'," he said.

On the occasion, he prayed for the eternal peace of the departed souls and expressed deep sympathy and solidarity with the bereaved family members.

"The trial over the Pilkhana killings is ongoing. As the matter is sub judice, there is no scope to comment in detail," he said.

"However, I believe it is important ...