United News of Bangladesh

A gunfight took place between members of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and hill-based group United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) in Matiranga upazila of Khagrachhari district on Monday. Armed miscreants of UPDF opened fire on a BGB patrol team in the deep forest of Tongpara under Taindong Union in Matiranga upazila, prompting the border guards to fire back, said Lt Col Khalid Ibne Hossain, Commanding Officer of 23 BGB in Jamunipara, Matiranga. After exchanging several rounds of bullets, the miscreants fled the scene, leaving behind their arms and ammunition, Khalid said. 4 held after case finally filed over indigenous teen’s gang-rape in Khagrachhari He said drives to arrest the armed group members will continue. BGB personnel recovered some arms and ammunition from the scene, including two rifles, one pistol, one shotgun, and 16 rounds of bullet and other equipment. No casualties were immediately reported.

A 45-year-old indigenous man was shot dead by some armed miscreants at Langdu and Barakal border areas of Rangamati early Thursday. The deceased was identified as Lakshmi Kumar Chakma, a resident of Subalang area of Barakal upazila. He was a former member of the regional party United People's Democratic Front (UPDF). Also read:2 killed in JSS-UPDF gunfight in Rangamati Nasir Uddin, officer-in-charge (OC) of Barakal police station, said some gunmen opened fire at Lakshmi near his home in Shilchhari area around 1:45am, leaving him dead and fled the scene immediately. Lakshmi recently left UPDF and used to earn his bread by farming, said locals. Also read: UPDF chief collector held with arms in Khagrachari However, the OC said the motive behind the killing can be ascertained after an investigation.

At least two people were killed in a gunfight between the activists of Jana Sanghati Samity (JSS) and United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) in Baghaichhari upazila of Rangamati district Wednesday noon. The deceased were identified as Janan Chakma, a member of JSS (Santu Larma faction), and Manimoy Chakma, a member of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF). Read: 2 ‘robbers’ killed in Bhola ‘gunfight’ According to locals, the gunfight began between the activists of JSS and the UPDF in 2 Kilo area of Baghaichhari upazila around 12pm over establishing dominance in the area, leaving the duo dead on the spot. Manu Mia, a Bengali worker, suffered injuries as he was caught in the line of fire. Read: 2 ‘criminals’ killed in Moulvibazar ‘gunfight’ Injured Manu Mia is undergoing treatment at Baghaichhari Upazila Health Complex. Anwar Hossain, Officer-in-charge of Baghaichhari Police Station, said law enforcers have been deployed in the area. “However, the situation is not under control yet.”

Two activists of United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) were gunned down by miscreants at Madhyabanchara in Dighinala upazila on Tuesday morning.