“The BNP has never used the army for political interests in the past, does not do so now and will not do so in the future,” he said. He stressed that the BNP remains a party committed to independence and sovereignty. Tariq Rehman also stressed that the army should remain alert to political developments, but […]
Bangladesh on Thursday repatriated 288 members of Myanmar's security forces who had come to seek refuge across the border. The group included members of the Border Guard Police (BGP), Army and immigration units. According to Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) public relations officer Shariful Islam, the coordinated repatriation operation began at 6:00 am at the site […]
According to the BGB, members of a patrolling group of 75-Chitrakote BSF camp opened fire on some Bangladeshi cattle traders on the border, killing Murali and injuring two others. Kaliganj police station officer-in-charge (OC) Imtiaz Kabir confirmed the matter. Lalmonirhat 15 BGB battalion commander Lieutenant Colonel Mohammad Mofazzal Hussain Akand said that a flag meeting […]
“During my recent visit to India, I had important discussions so that the use of non-lethal weapons on the border could be implemented. Now such weapons are being used which are less lethal. Therefore, some people get injured by rubber bullets and return home,'' he said. Asked whether the External Affairs Ministry would protest against […]
Naikhongchari Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Mohammad Zakaria said he had not heard any firing in areas near the border in the past week. Locals said the 29 BGP members fled to Bangladesh after being chased by the Arakan Army. Earlier, around 330 Myanmar nationals, including BGP and Myanmar Army members and customs officials, had fled […]
The 54th Director General (DG) level border conference between Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Indian Border Security Force (BSF) concluded at the BGB headquarters in the capital on Saturday, where both sides agreed to reduce the killing of unarmed Bangladeshi civilians on the border. . Bringing the areas down to zero by taking effective steps […]
The Prime Minister has again asked the BGB personnel to maintain force discipline and chain of command. “Maintaining the chain of command is important for any disciplined force. Keep this in mind, never violate discipline and maintain the chain of command,” she said. In the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine war and the attack in Gaza, […]
The mayor of Teknaf Municipality Panel told Prothom Alo that intense fighting between the two sides began after 11 pm on Thursday in several areas including Balibazar and Perangpru near Rakhine's Maungdu town and continued until 4 pm on Friday. People in Teknaf spent nights awake due to the sound of mortar shell explosions. Wykong […]
Referring to the role of law enforcement agencies in the national elections, the minister said, “Security forces conducted free elections across Bangladesh through the Election Commission. The Prime Minister also had the same resolve that the elections would be free, fair and good. Not only the people of this country, but people all over the […]
Yesterday, Thursday, 330 persons, including members of the Myanmar Border Guard Police, were flown to Myanmar by ship from Inani naval base in Ukhiya. Earlier, these 330 people were taken from various schools of Ukhia, Teknaf to Inani Naval Ghat under tight security. BGB and RAB members were seen on alert in the surrounding areas. […]
Three hundred and thirty-three members of Myanmar security forces and others who have taken refuge in Bangladesh amid clashes between the Myanmar army and armed rebel groups there will be repatriated to their country by a ship on Thursday. Shariful Islam said that under the supervision of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), the Myanmar nationals, including […]