BGB soldier loses leg in landmine explosion on Bangladesh-Myanmar border

October 15, 2025

NEWS DESK A Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) soldier lost his leg in a landmine explosion along the Naikhongchhari border on Saturday morning. The incident occurred around 10:50am while a BGB patrol team was operating in the Tumbru border area of Naikhongchhari upazila. Nayek Mohammad Akhtar Hossain of the 34 BGB Battalion lost one leg in […]Continue Reading

Myanmar town lies in ruins as military and militia clash for control

October 15, 2025

Ten days after Myanmar’s military recaptured Kyaukme, the town in Shan State remains eerily quiet. Schools have reopened, but the once-bustling market is mostly empty, and vendors shut their stalls at the sight of visiting journalists, AP reports. An AP reporter, allowed to enter under military supervision—the only foreign media access permitted—saw extensive damage. Continue Reading

Jamaat Ameer appreciates move to try army officers linked to enforced disappearances, killings

October 15, 2025

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has appreciated the move to bring several army officers accused of involvement in enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings under trial. “The army authorities have already announced their cooperation with the judicial process and taken the accused officers into custody. We welcome this initiative by the army,” Continue Reading

BNP backs fair trials for army members accused of wrongdoing

October 15, 2025

NEWS DESK Stating that it fully agrees with the common desire to bring to trial those members of the army who crossed the line, the BNP on Saturday night said fair and impartial trials of relevant crimes are essential to protect democracy, human rights and the army’s professionalism. In a statement, signed by BNP Senior […]Continue Reading

Shafiqul Alam trashes claims of mass army arrests by ICT

October 15, 2025

NEWS DESK The interim government on Saturday ditched the social media posts claiming that the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) is set to issue arrest warrants against hundreds more army officers. Responding to a question from UNB on the social media posts, Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam dismissed the claims as “completely unfounded rumours.” Continue Reading

Bangladesh Army takes 15 officers into custody

October 15, 2025

NEWS DESK The Bangladesh Army on Saturday said 15 officers, against whom arrest warrants were issued for alleged involvement in disappearances and crimes against humanity, have been taken into custody. Among them, 14 are serving officers and one is an officer in the LPR, and another officer did not respond to notice, said Major General […]Continue Reading

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