IED planted by KNF kills one soldier, injures another in Bandarban

June 17, 2023

STAFF REPORTER An army soldier lost his life and another received injuries in an IED explosion caused by KNF terrorists in the Chipi neighborhood of Ruma upazila in Bandarban. The incident occurred while distributing fresh water and food supplies in remote hilly areas around 1:30pm on Friday (June 16). The deceased has been identified as […]Continue Reading

Thailand to Broker Talks for ASEAN to Reengage with Myanmar Junta Leaders

June 16, 2023

Thailand will hold an informal ministerial meeting with some regional countries next week to prepare the way for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to “fully re-engage Myanmar at the leaders’ level,” according to the meeting invitation letter from the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Irrawaddy reports. The letter, viewed by The Irrawaddy, […]Continue Reading

Rohingya repatriation: Dhaka seeks Asean’s active role

June 16, 2023

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam has underscored an active role of the regional countries including Asean for the safe and sustainable repatriation of the Rohingyas to Myanmar. He also laid emphasis on efforts to end the armed conflicts and ensure a peaceful transition to a civilian administration through elections in Myanmar. The […]Continue Reading

Bring KNF, other illegal arms holders under law: Dipankar Talukder

June 14, 2023

Rangamati Member of Parliament, Dipankar Talukdar, has called for bringing all illegal arms holders, including the Kuki-Chin National Front, or KNF, operating in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, under the law. Talukdar raised this pressing concern during a budget discussion at the National Parliament on Tuesday (June 13, 2023). He drew attention to the Kuki-Chin National […]Continue Reading

Japan donates $4.4m as food assistance to Rohingyas

June 14, 2023

NEWS DESK Japan has donated $4.4 million to the World Food Programme (WFP) as food assistance for Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char. The donation comes amid a fund crisis which has forced UN to cut food aid for around one million Rohingya refugees living in camps in Bangladesh. An exchange of notes […]Continue Reading

150,000 Rohingya children to get Vitamin A capsules in Cox’s Bazar

June 14, 2023

A total of 152,356 children will get vitamin ‘A’ capsules at 45 sites in 33 camps of Ukhiya, Teknaf in Cox’s Bazar. Among these, 15,665 children aged 6-11 months will be fed blue capsules and 136,692 children aged 12-59 months will be fed red capsules. Dr Mohiuddin Khan Alamgir, acting civil surgeon at district EPI […]Continue Reading

Government implements 65 of 72 clauses in Chittagong Hill Tracts Peace Accord

June 12, 2023

The government has successfully implemented 65 out of the 72 clauses outlined in the Chittagong Hill Tracts Peace Accord. A thorough review conducted by an inter-ministerial committee led by the Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs confirms this achievement. According to the review, three clauses are partially implemented, and four are still in progress. On […]Continue Reading

Accused of 6 murders, Arsa member Lalu arrested in Ukhiya Rohingya camp

June 12, 2023

The Armed Police Battalion (APBn) has arrested Arsa’s top terrorist Sabbir Ahmad alias Lalu, accused in the case of “6 sensational murders” in Rohingya camp in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar. Lalu was arrested from the block M-19 of Rohingya camp number 18 Maynarghona of Palongkhali Union of Ukhiya Upazila on Sunday midnight, said the captain of […]Continue Reading

Bangladesh seeks stronger support from int’l community for Rohingya repatriation

June 12, 2023

FE ONLINE DESK Bangladesh has sought stronger support from the international community for speedy, safe and dignified repatriation of forcibly displaced Rohingya people to Myanmar. The international community was asked to enhance their support on the Rohingya issue at a high-level meeting held at the Prime Minister’s Office here in the city on Sunday. PM’s […]Continue Reading

Eight construction workers abducted by KNF terrorists in Bandarban

June 10, 2023

STAFF REPORTER A group of KNF terrorists, belonging to the Kuki-Chin National Front, has kidnapped eight construction workers from Bagalek in Ruma Upazila, Bandarban District. According to reports, armed members of the Kuki-Chin National Army (KNA), the militant wing of KNF, forcibly took the workers hostage early on Friday morning. As of the time of […]Continue Reading