UPDF calls for government action against Santu Larma to ensure peace in Chittagong Hill Tracts

May 30, 2024

STAFF CORRESPONDENTS, KHAGRACHHARI, RANGAMATI In the interest of peace, stability, and development in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, the Vice-President of the United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF) Central Committee, Nutun Kumar Chakma, has requested the government to take action against Jyotirindra Bodhipriya Larma, also known as Santu Larma. Larma is the Chairman of the Continue Reading

50 robbers surrender to home minister

May 30, 2024

NEWS DESK A total of 50 robbers from 12 groups in Chattogram and Cox’s Bazar region surrendered to the Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal today (Thursday). “Only Allah knows the fate of the robbers who don’t give up their weapons and surrender despite warnings. No one will be spared, it’s our promise,” warned the minister […]Continue Reading

Army stands by underprivileged families in Rangamati

May 29, 2024

STAFF CORRESPONDENT, RANGAMATI The Bangladesh Army extended special assistance to helpless and underprivileged families in Rangamati on Wednesday. Region Commander Brigadier General Sohel Ahmed, who attended the event as the chief guest, distributed the aid at the Rangamati Region Office. During the distribution, he emphasized the Bangladesh Army’s commitment to Continue Reading

Army provides free medical assistance in Kaukhali

May 29, 2024

KAUKHALI CORRESPONDENT The Bangladesh Army has been actively engaged in various social development projects across the hill tracts. Continuing this effort, the 11th East Bengal Regiment of the Rangamati Sadar Zone has undertaken numerous social, developmental, and public welfare activities alongside their operational duties. As part of this initiative, a day-long program Continue Reading

World Bank approves $700 million for Rohingya, host community in Bangladesh

May 29, 2024

NEWS DESK The World Bank’s board has approved two projects involving $700 million to provide basic services and build disaster and social resilience for both the host communities and the displaced Rohingya population in Bangladesh. “Long-term planning and sustainable solutions have become critical, while also addressing short-term, urgent needs,” said Abdoulaye Seck, World Continue Reading

Rohingya forced to fight alongside Myanmar Army tormentors

May 29, 2024

Rohingya mother Sofura Begum has spent years in a squalid refugee camp after fleeing Myanmar. Now her teenage son has been taken to fight alongside the troops that put her there, AFP reports. Militant Rohingya groups in Bangladesh have forcibly recruited hundreds of young Rohingya men and boys to battle the Arakan Army (AA), a […]Continue Reading

Some 45,000 Rohingya flee amid allegations of beheading, burning in Myanmar

May 29, 2024

Escalating violence in conflict-torn Myanmar’s Rakhine State has forced another 45,000 minority Rohingya to flee, the United Nations warned, amid allegations of beheadings, killings and burnings of property, reports Al Jazeera. Clashes have rocked Rakhine State since the Arakan Army (AA) rebels attacked forces of the ruling military government in November, ending a Continue Reading

Two dead as Cyclone Remal hits Bangladesh

May 26, 2024

NEWS DESK Cyclone Remal has battered the coastal regions of Bangladesh, bringing winds of up to 120 kph and severe storm surges that have flooded numerous villages and caused widespread power outages. Officials reported two fatalities in Patuakhali and Satkhira on Sunday night. As the cyclone approached, many residents evacuated to storm shelters or higher […]Continue Reading

Cyclone Remal floods 20 villages in Cox’s Bazar, over 6,000 in shelters

May 26, 2024

COX’S BAZAR CORRESPONDENT Cyclone Remal, forming in the Bay of Bengal, has caused significant flooding in Cox’s Bazar, where tidal waters surged five to six feet above normal levels. By Sunday afternoon, several low-lying areas were submerged, including Kutubdia Para, Samiti Para, Gomatali, Pokkhali, Islampur, and Maheshkhali-Kutubdia. The weather office reported a tidal Continue Reading

10 Rohingya injured in triangular clash at Ukhia Refugee Camp

May 25, 2024

UKHIA CORRESPONDENT Frequent clashes continue at the Ukhia refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar. A recent incident left 10 Rohingya injured. The severely injured were taken to various hospitals within the camp. The triangular clash occurred Friday night (May 24) in blocks E, G, and F of Rohingya camps 3 and 4 in Ukhia. Following the […]Continue Reading