Army Operation in Bandarban: Huge cache of weapons seized from KNF base

May 29, 2023

STAFF REPORTER In a major operation against the separatist terrorist group ‘Kuki-China National Front (KNF)’ in Bandarban, the army conducted a raid on a KNF base, resulting in the recovery of a significant quantity of weapons, ammunition, and equipment. The operation took place on Sunday and Monday (May 28 and 29) when army personnel targeted […]Continue Reading

OIC stands by Bangladesh in Rohingya repatriation, says Secy Gen Hissein Brahim

May 29, 2023

UKHIYA CORRESPONDENT, COX’S BAZAR Hissein Brahim Taha, the Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), visited the Rohingya camp in Ukhia, Cox’s Bazar. Upon his arrival at the Madhurchhara 4 Extension Rohingya Camp on Monday morning (May 29), Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner Mizanur Rahman greeted him with flowers. During his Continue Reading

Momen: Rohingyas to get better future only when they return to Myanmar

May 29, 2023

NEWS DESK Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Monday said the Rohingyas’ better life and future can be ensured only in their own country and it is better for them to start returning to their homes in Myanmar. “For Rohingyas, better future is only possible in Myanmar, not in Bangladesh. Confidence building measures are […]Continue Reading

Brig Gen Mohiuddin Ahmed assures peace and stability in Bandarban

May 28, 2023

CONTENT CREATOR, BANDARBAN BUREAU AND BANDARBAN CORRESPONDENT Brigadier General Golam Mohiuddin Ahmed, commanding the 69 Infantry Brigade Bandarban, emphasized the commitment of the Bangladesh Army to work tirelessly for the country and its people, safeguarding peace and order in the hill tracts. He made this statement during an exchange meeting with electronic and print Continue Reading

Tumbru residents fearful as gunfire erupts again along Myanmar border

May 28, 2023

The people of Tumbru have found themselves gripped by terror once more as the sound of gunfire echoes from the Myanmar side of the border. The incident occurred on Sunday, May 28, around 8:30 pm, precisely between the 34th and 35th border pillars. Local residents, including Abdul Jabbar and businessmen Abdur Rahim and Nurul Amin, […]Continue Reading

Beijing to facilitate repatriation of Rohingyas

May 27, 2023

China today (May 27) reiterated its resolve to facilitate the early, safe, sustainable and voluntary repatriation of the Rohingyas to Rakhine State from Bangladesh. At the 12th Foreign Office Consultations held at the State Guest House Padma today, Bangladesh and China agreed in principle to have dedicated dialogue on public security issues. Bangladesh delegation was […]Continue Reading

WFP further cuts food vouchers for Rohingyas

May 27, 2023

NEWS DESK The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has cut food vouchers for Rohingyas in Cox’s Bazar to just $8, or less than 9 cents per meal, just weeks after thousands of refugees lost their homes to Cyclone Mocha, putting another blow to them. Funding shortfalls already forced WFP to cut its food vouchers from […]Continue Reading

BGB-BGP TALKS END: Bangladesh expresses concern over drug smuggling from Myanmar

May 25, 2023

NEWS DESK The Border Guard Bangladesh, in a regional-level meeting with the Border Guard Police of Myanmar, has expressed its concern over illicit drug smuggling from Myanmar. The BGB delegation head, Cox’s Bazar regional commander, Brigadier General Nazm-Us-Sakib expressed his concerns over the drug smuggling, especially yaba tablets and crystal meth from Myanmar. He also Continue Reading

KNF explosion near Ruma-Thanchi border leaves 1 dead, 1 injured

May 23, 2023

CONTENT CREATOR: BANDARBAN BUREAU, BANDARBAN CORRESPONDENT & NAIKHONGCHHARI CORRESPONDENT In a tragic incident on Tuesday morning (May 23), an explosion caused by a bomb planted by the Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF) near the Ruma-Thanchi border area claimed the life of a laborer, MD Rashed (18), while leaving another worker named Dulal injured. The incident took […]Continue Reading

UN food agency to cut rations for Rohingya refugees again

May 22, 2023

The United Nations (UN) food agency said on Monday lack of funding has forced it to cut food aid for around one million Rohingya refugees living in camps in Bangladesh for the second time in three months, AFP reports. Rations would be cut from $10 per person per month to $8 from June 1, World […]Continue Reading