Parliamentary watchdog fears for unrest in CHT ahead of national elections

September 19, 2023

STAFF REPORTER The use of illegal weapons is steadily increasing across the three districts of the Chittagong Hill Tracts. Inhabitants of these hills now find themselves confronted by armed groups like the KNF, whose actions have earned them a reputation as silent killers, spreading fear and panic throughout the region. This troubling situation has raised […]Continue Reading

Illegal weapons and ammunition used by tribal terrorists recovered in Rangamati

September 19, 2023

STAFF REPORTER, RANGAMATI The Bangladesh Army has recovered two sophisticated foreign rifles, at least 150 bullets, explosives, ammunition, and various equipment used by armed tribal terrorists in Rangamati. The weapons were seized during a special operation in the Tinnachari Yamchug area, located within the Rangamati Sadar Zone of the Bangladesh Army, on Tuesday Continue Reading

Dipankar Talukdar sounds alarm on hill development hindered by armed terrorists

September 11, 2023

STAFF REPORTER, RANGAMATI Armed terrorists are creating obstacles to the development of the hills, said Dipankar Talukdar, chairman of the parliamentary standing committee on the Ministry of Food on Sunday, Sept 10. He made the remark while speaking as the chief guest at a daylong workshop organised by Rangamati District Council on formulating a special […]Continue Reading

DU student rescued after kidnapping on way to Sajek

September 6, 2023

NEWS DESK A Dhaka University student was rescued on Wednesday evening, around seven hours after she was kidnapped by a hill-based group near Sajek Valley of Rangamati. The victim Dipita Chakma is a post-graduate student of Public Administration department of the university. Dipita was rescued at about 7:00pm from Daripara area under Sajek police station. […]Continue Reading

Marma girl denies rape allegations, says she is a victim of disinformation campaign

September 6, 2023

PARBATTA NEWS REPORT A Marma girl, along with her family and local representatives, vehemently refutes allegations of rape involving six army personnel in Raikhali, Kaptai Upazila, Rangamati district, calling them baseless rumors and propaganda. Parbatta News has obtained both video and written statements from them regarding this matter, and these have been thoroughly 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

PCCP calls for ensuring parbattanews.com editor’s security amid death threats

August 7, 2023

STAFF REPORTER Parbatta Chattogram Chhatra Parishad (PCCP) has demanded that security be ensured for Mehadi Hassan Palash, the editor at parbattanews.com, as he faces a series of death threats from numerous Facebook IDs, pages, groups, and IDs linked to a hill tracts terrorist group. The Rangamati chapter of PCCP issued a statement on Monday (August […]Continue Reading

UPDF terrorist arrested with weapons in Rangamati special operation

July 26, 2023

STAFF CORRESPONDENT, LONGDU In a successful operation, Rangamati Army Region apprehended a member of the UPDF (Main) armed group in the Shukurchari area of Sublong Union, Rangamati district. During the operation, they recovered a cache of weapons, including an HK-33 (German) rifle, a magazine, and 22 rounds of ammunition. The operation, conducted on Wednesday (July […]Continue Reading

Army provides humanitarian assistance to needy families in Rangamati

July 26, 2023

DESK REPORT The army has extended a helping hand to the helpless and distressed population by distributing sewing machines, cotton, and cash assistance in Rangamati. Brigadier General Imtaz Uddin, NDC, PSC, along with other army officers, led the distribution effort at the Region Army Headquarters. The initiative aimed at creating self-employment opportunities for those Continue Reading

Suspected UPDF-Prasit Group’s collector arrested

July 13, 2023

BAGHAICHARI CORRESPONDENT Joint forces apprehended Sumet Chakma (30), a suspected subscription collector associated with the UPDF-Prasit group. The arrest took place in Baghaihat Bazar, located in the Sajek Union of Baghaichhari Upazila in Rangamati, based on credible intelligence. On the afternoon of Thursday, July 13, authorities took Sumet Chakma into custody while he Continue Reading