Central Young Lai Association, an Indian civil society organization based in Mizoram, has blockaded the trade route used to import goods from India to war-wrecked Rakhine State through Chin State’s Paletwa Township to pressure the Arakan Army (AA) into leaving Chin State, The Irrawaddy reports. The blockade further isolates Rakhine, which is already suffering from […]Continue Reading
STAFF CORRESPONDENT A member of the Kuki Chin National Front (KNF) was killed during a joint forces operation in Simpalampi Para and Tajingdong hills of Thanchi Upazila, Bandarban. One KNF member was arrested, and two guns along with various items were recovered, officials said. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning in the Simlay Para area […]Continue Reading
MATIRANGA CORRESPONDENT Six Bengalis were allegedly abducted and brutally beaten by members of the United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF) while working in the hills of Matiranga, Khagrachari, local officials said. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon in the Muslimpara area of Taindong Union. Local sources said the Bengalis were clearing a garden for Taju Continue Reading
DIGHINALA CORRESPONDENT The Baghaichhari Battalion (54-BGB) provided free medical services to residents in the remote areas of Shialdahpara, Kaishyapara, and Jampara under the jurisdiction of Shialdahpara Border Outpost (BOP). The medical camp was held on Tuesday at Siyaldai Lui Government Primary School. Under the direction of Lt. Col. Mohammad Asaduzzaman, PSC, G, Continue Reading
KAPTAI CORRESPONDENT The 10 RE Battalion of the Rangamati Army Region offered free medical services to the underprivileged on Wednesday. Under the guidance of the Army Chief and the leadership of Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Muhammad Sohel PSC, the initiative provided medical care and essential medicines to children and the elderly in the Baradam area […]Continue Reading
NEWS DESK New Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman paid a courtesy call on President Mohammed Shahabuddin at Bangabhaban on Sunday evening. President’s wife Dr Rebeka Sultana was present at the time, said a media statement. Congratulating the new Army Chief, the President said the members of the armed forces division are performing various responsibilities at the […]Continue Reading
NEWS DESK General Waker-Uz-Zaman took charge as the new Chief of Army Staff on Sunday. He took the charge from his predecessor General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed, said an ISPR press release in the afternoon. Afterwards, Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman was adorned with the new rank badge of General in presence of Prime Minister […]Continue Reading
STAFF CORRESPONDENT Unintended firing incidents have occurred on Bangladeshi boats in the Naf River and adjacent estuary areas due to clashes between Myanmar’s military and the Arakan Army in Rakhine State, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed Sunday. Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed deep concern and protested on June 12, Continue Reading
TEKNAF CORRESPONDENT Major General Mohammad Ashraful Islam Siddique, Director General of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), has inspected the southeastern border of the country, including St. Martin’s Island, to monitor the Bangladesh-Myanmar border situation. On Sunday, June 16, at around 10am, BGB’s Public Relations Officer Md Shariful Islam (PBGBMS) confirmed Continue Reading
STAFF CORRESPONDENT General S M Shafiuddin Ahmed, the outgoing Colonel Commandant of the Bangladesh Army’s East Bengal Regiment, Regiment of Artillery, and Corps of Military Police, was given a farewell reception at the East Bengal Regimental Centre in Chattogram Cantonment on Sunday. A smart contingent of soldiers from the three regiments performed a military parade Continue Reading