Child wounded in crossfire between UPDF and JSS in Rangamati’s Sajek

February 11, 2024

BAGHAICHHARI CORRESPONDENT A child, identified as Romeo Tripura, was injured during an hour-long gunfight in Sajek, Rangamati, between two rival groups, the UPDF Prosit Group and the JSS Santu Larma Group on Sunday afternoon. Romeo, son of Phoben Tripura from the Gandaramchhara area of Sajek Union, was caught in the crossfire that erupted in the […]Continue Reading

Army’s Rangamati Region doles out humanitarian aid and winter wear

February 8, 2024

STAFF CORRESPONDENT, RANGAMATI In a recent humanitarian outreach, the Bangladesh Army’s Rangamati Region unit has undertaken a commendable initiative under the Harmony Development Program.  Aimed at aiding the distressed, helpless, and those facing hardships, the army distributed essential supplies, including sewing machines and corrugated iron sheets, to foster Continue Reading

UPDF to enforce blockade dawn to dusk on Wednesday

February 6, 2024

STAFF REPORTER, RANGAMATI The United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF), a regional political organization, has announced a blockade in Rangamati’s Sajek, a popular tourist spot, for Wednesday (Feb 7)in protest against the recent killing of its two members.  The UPDF announced the blockade, set to last from morning until evening,  in a press release on Tuesday […]Continue Reading

Two UPDF-Prasit members killed in Sajek

February 4, 2024

BAGHAICHHARI CORRESPONDENT In a violent encounter in the Sajek region of Baghaichhari, Rangamati hill district, two individuals associated with the UPDF-Prasit faction lost their lives to gunfire from a rival group. The confrontation occurred near Machalong Bridge in Baghaichhari Upazila on Sunday. The victims have been identified as Dipayan Chakma and Ashish Chakma. The Continue Reading

JLA’ desperate to occupy Rajasthali, MNP threatens resistance

February 2, 2024

STAFF CORRESPONDENT, RANGAMATI Rajasthali is a remote yet significant upazila in Rangamati. Despite being the smallest upazila in the district by size, it boasts a rich history and tradition. The Rajasthali police station was established in 1909 during the British era, but it was transformed into Rajasthali Upazila in 1983 due to administrative decentralization. The […]Continue Reading

5 UPDF members sent to jail in Rangamati

January 30, 2024

NEWS DESK A Rangamati court on Tuesday ordered that five members of the United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF-Prasit Group) arrested in Rangamati’s Baghaichari upazila be sent to jail. The arrestees are Biplap Chakma, 33, Mithun Chakma, 28, Riton Chakma, 33, Ratoe Chakma, 23, and Padma Ranjan Chakma, 42. The security forces arrested them in a […]Continue Reading

Two-hour armed clash in Rangamati’s Rajasthali; no casualties

January 20, 2024

STAFF REPORTER In Rajasthali Upazila of Rangamati hill district, locals reported a two-hour armed exchange between two regional groups on Saturday, 20th January. The incident, occurring from 9:30 am to 11:30 am in the remote Agapara area of Gaindya Union, was allegedly centred on territorial dominance. The armed conflict has caused widespread panic in the […]Continue Reading

UPDF member arrested for snatching phones from tourists in Rangamati

January 14, 2024

STAFF REPORTER, RANGAMATI Security forces in Rangamati have arrested a member of the armed group United Peoples Democratic Front (UPDF). Montu Chakma, 40, was detained near Furmon Hill in Saffchori Union on Sunday, January 14. He was arrested following reports that a group of terrorists had snatched mobile phones and wallets from tourists at Furmon […]Continue Reading

Terrorists target truck involved in roadwork

December 29, 2023

BAGHAICHHARI CORRESPONDENT Terrorists opened fire on a drum truck engaged in the construction of the Marishya-Majhipara border road in the Modhya Baghaichhari area of the Baghaichhari sub-district in Rangamati. According to the police, the incident occurred around 9:30 PM on Thursday (December 28). The truck, sources say, was involved in supplying sand for the construction Continue Reading

Rangamati Virtual Electoral Meet: PM assures continued development in hills

December 23, 2023

DESK REPORT Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, also the president of the Awami League, affirmed in a recent statement that the progress achieved in the hill regions, a direct result of the peace agreement, will be sustained. On the afternoon of Saturday, 23rd December, she engaged with the Rangamati community in a virtual electoral public meeting, […]Continue Reading