KNF suspected in Thanchi truck arson

February 18, 2024

THANCHI CORRESPONDENT The Kuki Chin National Front (KNF) is under suspicion for allegedly setting a truck ablaze in Thanchi, Bandarban. The incident, which took place around 4 p.m. on Sunday (18 February) in the Baklai 11 Kilometer area along a border road in Thanchi, involved a dumper truck used for transporting construction materials for a […]Continue Reading

KNF shoots man in Bandarban for allegedly failing to pay extortion

February 13, 2024

BANDARBAN CORRESPONDENT A man was shot in Bandarban for allegedly failing to pay extortion money to the Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF). The incident took place in the Rijuk Para area of Ruma Sadar Union, where Uhlaching Marma was injured by gunfire from KNF members. Marma, who is from the area, was quickly taken to Ruma […]Continue Reading

Army’s Bandarban Region distributes educational aids in remote areas

February 8, 2024

CONTENT CREATOR, BANDARBAN Bangladesh Army’s Bandarban Region is working on the development of education for children in the backward and remote hilly areas of the hill district.  In continuation of this, on Thursday (February 8) morning, they distributed educational materials and winter clothes among 100 students at Chimbuk Para Primary School, situated at the foothills Continue Reading

Unexploded mortar shell recovered in Bandarban border

February 8, 2024

NEWS DESK An unexploded mortar shell was found abandoned in Ghumdum union of Naikhongchhari upazila in Bandarban district on Thursday. Ghumdum union ward no 5 member Md Anwar Hossein confirmed the information. He said that local children informed BGB about the abandoned mortar around 1pm. Ghumdum police outpost In-Charge Mahafuz Imtiaz Bhuaia said that BGB […]Continue Reading

Army distributes educational materials, winter clothes to students in Bandarban

February 6, 2024

BANDARBAN CORRESPONDENT The Army has distributed educational materials, sports equipment, and winter clothing to students in Rowangchari upazila of Bandarban. These items were handed out on the morning of Tuesday (February 6th) at the school grounds of Kanaintar Mukh and Lapagai Para in Rowangchari Upazila. Major M.M. Yasin Aziz, Commander of the Rowangchari Subzone, was Continue Reading

Bandarban-Thanchi bus services suspended amid extortion threats

February 6, 2024

BANDARBAN CORRESPONDENT Transport associations in Bandarban have ceased bus operations on the Thanchi route, leaving many passengers stranded due to alleged extortion demands.  The disruption began on the morning of Tuesday (February 6th), with the specific reasons for the halt not immediately communicated to the affected commuters. The suspension was reportedly triggered Continue Reading

Bandarban district orders evacuation of 240 families amid border tensions

February 6, 2024

DESK REPORT In response to rising tensions along the Bangladesh-Myanmar border, Bandarban’s deputy commissioner has directed the relocation of 240 families from the Naikhongchhari border area to safer locations.  The directive was issued during a border inspection by Deputy Commissioner Shah Mujahid Uddin on Tuesday (February 6th), highlighting the government’s Continue Reading

Border tensions prompt closure of schools in Bangladesh

February 5, 2024

BANDARBAN CORRESPONDENT Amidst escalating violence near the Bangladesh-Myanmar border, the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education has temporarily shut down five primary schools in the Ghumdhum area of Naikhongchhari, Bandarban.  The decision comes in response to ongoing clashes between Myanmar’s military and the Arakan Army rebels, creating a climate of fear and Continue Reading

Myanmar border shelling leaves three Bangladeshi villages deserted

February 4, 2024

BAISHARI CORRESPONDENT Heavy clashes between Myanmar’s Arakan Army and government forces have led to continuous gunfire and bombings at the Tumbru Right Camp and Dekubunia Camp near the Bangladesh-Myanmar border in Bandarban’s Naikhongchhari.  The conflict, intensifying since early Saturday, has prompted the evacuation of thousands from three villages due to Continue Reading

Two Bangladeshis wounded by Myanmar gunfire amid clashes

February 4, 2024

BANDARBAN CORRESPONDENT Two Bangladeshis, including one Prodip Chandra Dhar, in Bandarban’s Naikhongchhari have been injured by gunfire emanating from Myanmar.  Mahfuz Imtiaz Bhuiyan, in-charge of Ghumdhum Police Investigation Center, confirmed the injuries and reported damage to homes in Konapara due to the shooting. Myanmar has been witnessing conflict between the Continue Reading