Rohingya teenager killed by mortar shell in Cox’s Bazar

July 8, 2024

NEWS DESK Amid exchange of fire between Myanmar junta forces and the rebel Arakan Army (AA), a Rohingya teenager was killed and two others were injured in Teknaf of Cox’s Bazar by a mortar shell fired from across the border. The boys were fishing for crabs in the Naf River on Sunday evening. The deceased […]Continue Reading

33, including two Myanmar border guards, wash up on Saint Martin’s Island

July 5, 2024

TEKNAF CORRESPONDENT Thirty-three people, including two members of Myanmar’s Border Guard, were stranded on Saint Martin’s Island after their trawler’s engine failed, officials said on Friday. Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Coast Guard personnel took the group into custody and housed them at a hotel on the island’s northern beach, said Mujibur Continue Reading

Rohingya night guard killed in Ukhia camp

July 3, 2024

NEWS DESK A Rohingya night guard was shot dead in a fierce fight between two groups at Ukhia camp in Cox’s Bazar on Monday night. The deceased is Muhammad Salim, 30, son of Maqbul Hossain of Block E-3 of Rohingya Camp 14 at Hakimpara of Ukhia. Two more Rohingyas were injured in this incident. They […]Continue Reading

Rumors spread about St. Martin’s Island: ISPR

June 16, 2024

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

BGB Director General visits St. Martin’s to monitor border situation

June 16, 2024

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

Food shortage hits St Martin’s Island, ship with supplies sent from Cox’s Bazar

June 14, 2024

COX’S BAZAR CORRESPONDENT A ship carrying essential supplies was dispatched to St. Martin’s Island from Cox’s Bazar on Friday to alleviate a food shortage caused by a week-long halt in ship operations on the Teknaf-St. Martin’s route due to ongoing conflicts in Myanmar. The 200 metric tons of rice, lentils, oil, and other essentials were […]Continue Reading

ARSA gun commander arrested with weapons in Ukhiya Rohingya Camp

June 14, 2024

COX’S BAZAR CORRESPONDENT In a special operation, RAB-15 apprehended Md. Zakaria, the gun group commander of the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA), from a Rohingya camp in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar. Zakaria was found in possession of a G3 rifle and five rounds of live ammunition. Lt. Colonel HM Sajjad Hossain, Commander of RAB-15, disclosed the […]Continue Reading

Sounds of mortar shells shake Teknaf

June 13, 2024

The sound of mortar shells and gunfire from across the Myanmar border is causing vibrations in various areas of Teknaf, prompting the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Coast Guard to remain on high alert. Loud explosions from mortar shells and gunfire are being heard in Shah Porir Dwip and St. Martin’s Island, causing fear and […]Continue Reading

Myanmar gunfire targets Saint Martin’s-bound Bangladeshi speedboat again

June 11, 2024

TEKNAF CORRESPONDENT A Bangladeshi speedboat heading to Saint Martin’s Island from Teknaf was again targeted by gunfire from Myanmar on Tuesday, officials said. The incident occurred around 11 am near Shah Parir Dwip Gholchar on the Teknaf-Saint Martin’s sea route, according to Khorshed Alam, president of the Teknaf-Saint Martin’s Speedboat Owners’ Continue Reading

28 Myanmar BGP members seek refuge in Bangladesh

June 11, 2024

TEKNAF CORRESPONDENT At least 28 members of Myanmar’s Border Guard Police (BGP) fled to Bangladesh early Tuesday, citing internal conflict. They crossed into Bangladesh through the Naf River’s Sabrang border point in Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar, officials said. Teknaf Upazila Executive Officer (UNO) Md. Adnan Chowdhury reported that the BGP members arrived in a wooden Continue Reading