Speakers call for stronger army role in Chittagong Hill Tracts

October 8, 2025

STAFF REPORTER Speakers at a discussion in Dhaka on Wednesday said Bangladesh should strengthen its army presence in the Chittagong Hill Tracts to counter separatist violence and maintain national security. They said the government must take a firm stance against what they described as conspiracies and insurgent activities in the region, including expanding military camps Continue Reading

Army recovers huge arms, ammunition from UPDF den in Khagrachhari

October 6, 2025

NEWS DESK Members of Bangladesh Army recovered a huge quantity of arms and ammunition from a den of United People Democratic Front (UPDF) in Khagrachhari district early Monday. According to an Inter Service Public Relations (ISPR) media release, based on intelligence report, an army team conducted the drive in the dense forest of Yuboneshwar Para […]Continue Reading

Army Chief’s remarks distorted by malicious groups: ISPR

October 6, 2025

NEWS DESK The Army Chief has not made any statement about giving indemnity to anyone accused of enforced disappearances, murder, or other crimes against humanity, said a statement of the Inter Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR) on Monday. Some dishonest and malicious groups especially individuals living abroad are once again twisting his words and spreading […]Continue Reading

Tarique Rahman says he will return soon, plans to contest election

October 6, 2025

PARBATTA NEWS DESK Tarique Rahman, the acting chairman of Bangladesh’s main political party, said he plans to return to the country “soon” and take part in the national election expected early next year. In a rare interview broadcast by BBC Bangla on Sunday, Mr. Rahman, who has lived in exile in London since 2008, said […]Continue Reading

No evidence of sexual harassment found in Khagrachhari girl’s report: Adviser

October 6, 2025

NEWS DESK No evidence of sexual harassment has been found in the medical report over the alleged rape of an indigenous girl in Khagrachhari district, said Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Sunday. He made the statement following a meeting of the law and order core committee at the Secretariat. […]Continue Reading

Rizvi slams India for depicting Dr Yunus as ‘Asur’ during Durga Puja

October 6, 2025

NEWS DESK BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Saturday criticised India for displaying ‘poor taste’ by making an idol of the demon ‘Asur’ with the face of Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus during Durga Puja celebrations. “We have seen that in India, an idol of the demon ‘Asur’ was made resembling Dr […]Continue Reading

Myanmar’s footage being used to mislead people in Khagrachari: Rumor Scanner

October 2, 2025

NEWS DESK Rumor Scanner, one of the fact-check platforms in the country, has identified false photos being used to mislead people amid recent Khagrachari tensions. Rumor Scanner investigation team said it has identified couples of rumors centering the recent violence in Khagrachari. “A photo claiming the Bangladeshi army setting fire at the houses of hilly […]Continue Reading

US pledges support for Myanmar, Rohingya

October 2, 2025

NEWS DESK US Special Envoy for Best Future Generations Charles Harder has said the United States will continue to support the people of Myanmar, including Rohingya and other minorities, and urged other donors to join them in this effort. “Increased contributions are vital to ensure dignity, safety, and hope for vulnerable populations. This is fundamentally […]Continue Reading

CA proposes seven-point action to end Rohingya crisis

September 30, 2025

NEWS DESK Emphasising the Rohingya repatriation as the “only peaceful solution” to the protracted Rohingya crisis, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today proposed seven-point actions, including devising a practical roadmap for safe and dignified return of Rohingyas with reasonable stabilisation of Rakhine. “As funding declines, the only peaceful option is to begin Continue Reading

One of India’s specialties right now is fake news: Prof Yunus

September 30, 2025

NEWS DESK Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, who is attending the 80th United Nations General Assembly, has trashed the allegations of communal persecutions under his administration. “One of the specialties of India right now is fake news,” the Nobel Laureate said in an interview with Zeteo’s Mehdi Hasan on the sidelines of the UNGA in […]Continue Reading