, Feb. 24 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday said in a fascism-free Bangladesh, the people now understand the real reasons behind the Pilkhana carnage.

In a message marking Shaheed Sena Day (Martyred Soldiers' Day), he said, "The trial over the Pilkhana killings is ongoing. There is no scope to comment in detail on a matter that is under trial."

The Prime Minister, however, said he believes that it is important for all citizens to understand that activities against the country's independence and sovereignty were involved behind this massacre.

"After the killings, various attempts were made to mislead people through falsehoods and misinformation. But in a fascism-free Bangladesh, the real reasons behind the Pilkhana carnage are...