Thailand commits to supporting Rohingya repatriation, says Bangladesh PM Hasina

May 2, 2024

STAFF REPORTER Thailand has pledged to provide necessary assistance for the repatriation of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasain said on Thursday. Highlighted the concern over the ongoing conflict in Myanmar, she told a press conference at Ganabhaban, focused on her recent visit to Thailand that despite these concerns, Thailand is committed to […]Continue Reading

Bangladesh urges UK to work together to end wars in Gaza, Ukraine: Foreign Minister

May 2, 2024

NEWS DESK Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud has called upon the UK government to collaborate with Bangladesh to establish a peaceful and conflict-free world and to put an end to the ongoing wars in Gaza and Ukraine. He made the call while speaking as the guest of honour at a high-profile diplomatic reception hosted by […]Continue Reading

JS body fears Arakan Army may destabilize CHT, using local ethnic ties

April 29, 2024

NEWS DESK As the ongoing tense situation in Maynamr, bordering Bangladesh’s Bandarban and Cox’s Bazar, is likely to worse next month, the Arakan Army could try to destabilise the Chittagong Hill Tracts area by taking advantage of its affinity with local ethnic communities, the Jatiya Sangsad standing committee on home ministry observed. Such apprehension was […]Continue Reading

Five Rohingyas arrested with arms in Ukhia

April 28, 2024

NEWS DESK The Armed Police Battalion arrested five Rohingya people with local and foreign arms during a raid at Ukhia in Cox’s Bazar Sunday morning. The arrested are – Mohammad Zobair, 22, son of late Kabir Ahmed of D-9 block of Kutupalong Rohingya camp-2 west, Dil Mohammad, 35, son of late Abdul Jalil of C-2 […]Continue Reading

US presidential candidate Jill Stein arrested at pro-Palestinian protest

April 28, 2024

Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein was arrested Saturday at a pro-Palestinian protest at Washington University in St. Louis, but “we are not aware of any charges at this time,” her campaign spokesperson said, CNN reports. Stein was at the protest to support students who had set up an encampment and declared they would not […]Continue Reading

2 KNF members killed in Bandarban’s Ruma: ISPR

April 28, 2024

NEWS DESK Two armed members of the Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF) were killed during an operation conducted by the Bangladesh Army in the remote Baklai Para area of Bandarban’s Ruma today (28 April). “During the operation, three firearms, ammunition, walkie-talkies, and other equipment were recovered,” said a press release signed by Rashedul Alam Khan, assistant […]Continue Reading

Two Rohingya youths held, bullets seized

April 28, 2024

NEWS DESK Members of Highway Police on Saturday arrested two Rohingya youths at Whykhyang in Cox’s Bazar and seized 17 bullets from their possession. Whykhyang highway police officer-in-charge, Kaiyum Uddin Chowdhury, said that the arrest and seizure were made in a bus on Cox’s Bazar-Teknaf Road at about 11:00am. The Rohingya youths are Kefayet Ullah, […]Continue Reading

Strategic response prevents major fire disaster at Kutupalong Rohingya Camp

April 28, 2024

UKHIA CORRESPONDENT A potentially catastrophic fire was averted at the Kutupalong Rohingya camp in Ukhia, Cox’s Bazar, thanks to the prompt action of volunteers and residents. Their coordinated efforts saved three camps from a major disaster. The fire broke out late on Friday night, April 26, at approximately 11:30 PM, originating from a shop within […]Continue Reading

Youth held with firearm during extortion attempt in Bandarban

April 28, 2024

BANDARBAN CORRESPONDENT The army has arrested a 28-year-old man, Jewel Tripura in possession of a homemade gun during an extortion attempt in the Lama area of Bandarban, sources said on Friday. During the incident, two accomplices managed to escape upon sensing the army’s presence. The arrest occurred in the remote hill area of Naikhyongmukh within […]Continue Reading

Court sends 10 KNF members to jail after remand

April 28, 2024

BANDARBAN CORRESPONDENT A Bandarban court has sent 10 members of Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF) to jail. They were sent to jail as they were placed before the local chief judicial magistrate’s court after a two-day remand ended on Saturday. The KNF members are Bhanlal Kim Bom (30), Sairaj Bom (25), Rual Komlian Bom (55), Gilbert […]Continue Reading