Death toll from Israeli strikes in Gaza passes 25,000

January 21, 2024

The toll of Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza since Oct 7 has passed 25,000, health officials in the enclave said on Sunday, amid heavy Israeli strikes and street battles raging across the Hamas-run Strip, Reuters reports. Israeli forces and Hamas fighters clashed in several locations, from Jabalia in the north to Khan Younis […]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

Army doles out winter aid in Dighinala

January 17, 2024

DIGHINALA CORRESPONDENT Bangladesh Army’s 24th Infantry Division oversaw a winter clothing distribution in Khagrachhari’s Dighinala upazila.  The event, organized by the Formation Adhoc Recruit Training Center, took place on Wednesday (January 17) at the Pomangpara Government Primary School. More than 500 people from Thanapara, Chappapara, Pomangpara, Kumillatila and 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

Myanmar Junta Breaks Chinese-Brokered Ceasefire: TNLA

January 14, 2024

Myanmar’s junta has already broken Thursday’s ceasefire in northern Shan State with continuing airstrikes, the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) said, The Irrawaddy reports. Representatives of the Brotherhood Alliance and the regime met in the Chinese city of Kunming on Wednesday and Thursday. They agreed an immediate ceasefire and to resolve issues through dialogue. Continue Reading

Brotherhood Alliance, Myanmar junta agree to ceasefire in Northern Shan

January 12, 2024

The anti-regime ethnic armed alliance that has been waging a war against the Myanmar junta in northern Shan State reached a three-point ceasefire deal with the regime during China-sponsored peace talks on Thursday, sources with knowledge of the meeting told The Irrawaddy, The Irrawaddy reports. Representatives of the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), the Arakan […]Continue Reading

Newly appointed minister Kujendra vows to implement CHT Peace Accord

January 11, 2024

PARBATTA NEWS DESK REPORT Newly appointed State Minister for Chattogram Hill Tracts, Kujendra Lal Tripura has pledged to play a robust role in implementing the Chittagong Hill Tracts or CHT Peace Accord.  He made the pledge aimed at a region that has long been seeking peace and stability, while talking to the media after an […]Continue Reading

Panic as gunfire erupts again at Tumbru border after quiet week

January 9, 2024

A sudden outbreak of gunfire at the Tumbru border in Ghumdhum, Naikhongchhari Upazila, Bandarban District, Bangladesh – bordering Myanmar – disrupted a week-long peace, causing alarm among locals and traders. Jahangir Aziz, chairman of Ghumdhum’s Union Parishad, said that the gunfire, starting around 4 PM on Tuesday near the 34th border pillar, is thought Continue Reading

Blaze at Bangladesh refugee camp leaves thousands of Rohingya homeless

January 7, 2024

Hundreds of shelters at the refugee camp in southeastern Bangladesh were gutted with arson suspected, Al Jazeera reports. Thousands of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh have been left without shelter after a fire ripped through a refugee camp, burning hundreds of homes, officials say. The blaze tore through the tightly packed complex of bamboo and tarpaulin […]Continue Reading

US issues ‘event alert’ for its citizens in Bangladesh

January 5, 2024

NEWS DESK The US Embassy in Dhaka has issued an event alert for its citizens in Bangladesh, urging them to remain cautious ahead of the 12th parliamentary election. “The US Embassy in Dhaka will be closed to the public on this date. US citizens should practice vigilance and remember that the election cycle, although intended […]Continue Reading