Three Bangladeshi civilians were killed in consecutive landmine explosions near the Ghumdhum border in Bandarban, with local residents alleging that the explosives had been planted by the Arakan Army in areas along the Bangladesh-Myanmar frontier.
Bangladesh Army personnel detained three alleged members of the UPDF during an operation in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, recovering an assault rifle, ammunition and materials linked to extortion activities, authorities said.
A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar early Monday, with tremors felt across parts of Bangladesh, including Chattogram. No casualties or major damage were immediately reported.
Fourteen fishermen, including a Rohingya refugee, have returned to Bangladesh after being detained by the Arakan Army in Myanmar waters, following negotiations carried out by Border Guard Bangladesh officials.
Police are searching for Kalabagan Police Station Sub Inspector Rakibul Hasan Sarkar, who has been missing since April 28. Investigators now suspect he may have gone into hiding after a cash withdrawal was traced to an ATM booth in Gulistan.
Bangladesh’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shama Obaed Islam, visited Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar, inspected humanitarian services, and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving camp conditions and pursuing safe, dignified repatriation.
A World Bank delegation met Bangladesh’s Agriculture Minister to discuss strengthening cooperation, investment, and sustainable development in the agricultural sector.