Bandarban-Thanchi road damaged, communication cut off

August 12, 2023

STAFF CORRESPONDENT, BANDARBAN Approximately 4 kilometers of the Bandarban-Thanchi road has crumbled, resulting in the severance of communication between Thanchi upazila and the district headquarters. During the persistent heavy rainfall since last Sunday, the road, stretching from Chimbuk to Jeevan Nagar, has collapsed and plunged into deep ditches at seven different Continue Reading

14 killed in Bandarban, Rangamati floods

August 10, 2023

NEWS DESK At least 14 people were killed in the recent floods and landslides reported in Bandarban and Rangamati districts. In Bandarban, at least eight people were killed. Among the victims, five are men and three are women. Deputy Commissioner Shah Mojaheed Uddin confirmed the matter on Thursday. “We are assessing the damage caused by […]Continue Reading

KNF and peace committee hold second round of talks in Bandarban

August 4, 2023

BANDARBAN CORRESPONDENT In an effort to bring peace to the hills amid the ongoing situation, the second dialogue between the Shaanti Pratishtha Committee (Peace Establishment Committee) and Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF) took place in Bandarban on the Zoom platform, lasting for three hours. During the talks, both the sides reached an agreement to cease shootings, […]Continue Reading

Peace committee holds first meeting with KNF, paves way for normalcy on 7 conditions

July 19, 2023

STAFF REPORTER, BANDARBAN In an effort to resolve the ongoing conflict and restore peace in the hill district of Bandarban, the peace establishment committee held its first meeting with representatives from the Kuki Chin National Front (KNF). The meeting, conducted via video conference on July 19, saw the participation of committee members at the Bandarban […]Continue Reading

KNA responds with threat as travel ban on Bandarban’s Ruma and Thanchi is lifted

July 14, 2023

PARBATTA NEWS DESK The armed wing of the Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF), known as the Kuki-Chin National Army (KNA), has issued a threat in response to the lifting of the travel ban on Bandarban’s Thanchi and Ruma upazilas by the district administration. Captain Fleming, speaking on behalf of the KNA, expressed their dissatisfaction with the […]Continue Reading

Travel ban lifted from Bandarban’s Ruma, Thanchi

July 14, 2023

NEWS DESK The Bandarban district administration has lifted the travel ban that was in place in Ruma and Thanchi upazilas for the last four months, although Rowangchari will still remain closed to tourists over an anti-extremism drive in the district’s remote areas. A public notice in this regard was issued on Friday, signed by Bandarban […]Continue Reading

Village Karbari allegedly kidnapped by JSS Santu group in Sajek

July 7, 2023

STAFF REPORTER An allegation of the abduction of a village Karbari by the JSS Santu group has been reported from Hogra Kijing in Ward No. 7 of Sajek Union, Baghaichhari Upazila in Rangamati. According to local sources, the incident occurred on the evening of Thursday, July 6. The abducted individual is identified as Riten Chakma […]Continue Reading

KNF damages Rowanchari road to delay law enforcement response

June 26, 2023

DESK REPORT Kuki-Chin National Front, or KNF, terrorists have damaged a semi-pucca road in Bandarban’s Rowangchari upazila, rendering it impassable for vehicles. The incident has led to significant inconvenience for the local population, resulting in travel difficulties and widespread chaos in the area. According to local sources, on June 24, a group of approximately Continue Reading

Call to provide information to army for countering terrorist activities

June 7, 2023

A meeting was held to address the overall security situation in the zone-controlled area of Matiranga Army Zone, located in Khagrachari. On Wednesday (June 7), at approximately 11 am, the monthly security exchange meeting took place in the conference room of Matiranga Zone. The meeting was chaired by Lieutenant Colonel Md. Kamrul Hasan, PSC, the […]Continue Reading

KNF main training camp, bases under control: Army chief

June 4, 2023

STAFF REPORTER, BANDARBAN, AND BANDARBAN CORRESPONDENT The main training camp and main bases of the Kuki Chin National Front-KNF have been brought under control in a special army operation in the Bandarban hills, Army Chief General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed has said. Some members of the group are still scattered, but efforts will be made to […]Continue Reading