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January - 6 
According to Daily Star, the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel seized a cache of arms and ammunition, including 11 AK 47 rifles, 53 magazines and 1,506 bullets, from Naikkhongchhari in the Bandarban district of Chittagong region on January 6. With this, the BDR has retrieved a total of 26 AK47 and t
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According to Daily Star, the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel seized a cache of arms and ammunition, including 11 AK 47 rifles, 53 magazines and 1,506 bullets, from Naikkhongchhari in the Bandarban district of Chittagong region on January 6. With this, the BDR has retrieved a total of 26 AK47 and two M16 rifles, four mortars, eight light machine guns, one rocket launcher and more than 14,000 bullets in the last one and a half months from the district.
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January - 15 
On January 15, four cadres of the Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) were arrested by a joint team of the Army and Rapid Action Battalion personnel from Chittagong-Rangamati road at Godharpar in the Chittagong district. One SBBL gun, three LG guns, 23 rounds of bullets and some sharp weapons were recovered
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On January 15, four cadres of the Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) were arrested by a joint team of the Army and Rapid Action Battalion personnel from Chittagong-Rangamati road at Godharpar in the Chittagong district. One SBBL gun, three LG guns, 23 rounds of bullets and some sharp weapons were recovered from their possession.
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January - 17 
According to delayed news, on January 17, an Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadre Akhtar Hamid was arrested from Kakrail area in capital Dhaka. Following his interrogation, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel recovered five guns, 10 rifle bullets, six cartridges and two daggers from his village
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According to delayed news, on January 17, an Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadre Akhtar Hamid was arrested from Kakrail area in capital Dhaka. Following his interrogation, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel recovered five guns, 10 rifle bullets, six cartridges and two daggers from his village at Keruntali in Maheshkhali of Chittagong district.
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January - 17 
On January 17, a suspected militant belonging to the Jamaatul Mujahideen was arrested from Chaksudur village in Bogra district and explosives and bomb-making substances were recovered from his possession.
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On January 17, a suspected militant belonging to the Jamaatul Mujahideen was arrested from Chaksudur village in Bogra district and explosives and bomb-making substances were recovered from his possession.
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January - 28 
The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel recovered some firearms, including one M-16 Rifle, from Shahnagar in the Chittagong district on January 28. The RAB also arrested four persons, including one Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadre, for their alleged involvement in the possession and smuggling of
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The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel recovered some firearms, including one M-16 Rifle, from Shahnagar in the Chittagong district on January 28. The RAB also arrested four persons, including one Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadre, for their alleged involvement in the possession and smuggling of illegal firearms.
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February - 10 
Three Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee (BRAC) employees were reportedly injured in two bomb blasts at the BRAC office in Gaibandha district on February 10. Local people have reportedly suspected the involvement of Jamaatul Mujahedin, an Islamist extremist outfit active in the area, in the blas
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Three Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee (BRAC) employees were reportedly injured in two bomb blasts at the BRAC office in Gaibandha district on February 10. Local people have reportedly suspected the involvement of Jamaatul Mujahedin, an Islamist extremist outfit active in the area, in the blasts. Police also recovered some abandoned batteries used in the bomb blasts from the incident site.
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February - 11 
Bangladesh Army seized two AK47 rifles and 150 bullets from a hotel in Bandarban town and arrested a Myanmarese citizen and three others in this connection on February 11 night.
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Bangladesh Army seized two AK47 rifles and 150 bullets from a hotel in Bandarban town and arrested a Myanmarese citizen and three others in this connection on February 11 night.
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February - 13 
According to Daily Star, a cadre of the ruling coalition partner Jamaat-e-Islami's student wing, Islami Chhatra Shibir, Hossain Ahmad alias Foyez Munna, was killed during crossfire between Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel and his accomplices on February 13 at Mirerkhil in the Khulna district.
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According to Daily Star, a cadre of the ruling coalition partner Jamaat-e-Islami's student wing, Islami Chhatra Shibir, Hossain Ahmad alias Foyez Munna, was killed during crossfire between Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel and his accomplices on February 13 at Mirerkhil in the Khulna district. RAB personnel also recovered five guns, 49 rounds of ammunition and eight cartridges from his hideout.
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February - 13 
In the Khulna district, police personnel seized 711 bullets of Chinese rifles from the Bhairab riverbank at Skid Ghat under the Sadar police station limits.
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In the Khulna district, police personnel seized 711 bullets of Chinese rifles from the Bhairab riverbank at Skid Ghat under the Sadar police station limits.
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February - 15 
On February 15, three hand grenades were recovered from the premises of a BRAC office in Rangpur Town.
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On February 15, three hand grenades were recovered from the premises of a BRAC office in Rangpur Town.
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February - 17 
Six live grenades and 16 rifle bullets were reportedly recovered from a paddy field in the Botiaghata area of Khulna district on February 17.
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Six live grenades and 16 rifle bullets were reportedly recovered from a paddy field in the Botiaghata area of Khulna district on February 17.
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February - 20 
According to Daily Star, 12 suspected Islamist extremists were arrested during separate raids at the Jahangirnagar University (JU) in Dhaka and Joypurhat district on February 20. The six arrested from JU campus were reportedly found with bomb-making materials, masks, wigs and documents belonging
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According to Daily Star, 12 suspected Islamist extremists were arrested during separate raids at the Jahangirnagar University (JU) in Dhaka and Joypurhat district on February 20. The six arrested from JU campus were reportedly found with bomb-making materials, masks, wigs and documents belonging to an unnamed extremist group, while JU authorities found a timer and an audio tape containing a speech protesting attempts to arrest Osama bin Laden, Mufti Fazlul Haq Amini and Shaikhul Hadith Azizul Haque. Three extremists were also arrested from the JU during a function on the occasion of International Mother Language Day at the campus. In another incident, police arrested three Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) cadres from the Kalai and Sadar areas of Joypurhat district.
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February - 24 
A live grenade was recovered by police personnel at KD Ghose Road in Khulna city and 12 hand-bombs were recovered from a pond in the Jhenidah town on February 24.
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A live grenade was recovered by police personnel at KD Ghose Road in Khulna city and 12 hand-bombs were recovered from a pond in the Jhenidah town on February 24.
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February - 24 
Eleven alleged activists of the banned Islamist militant group Jamaatul Mujahideen were reportedly arrested from different places in the Dinajpur and Thakurgaon districts on February 24. Police also seized bomb-making materials, dummy rifles, printers, acid, electric wires, batteries, leaflets and s
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Eleven alleged activists of the banned Islamist militant group Jamaatul Mujahideen were reportedly arrested from different places in the Dinajpur and Thakurgaon districts on February 24. Police also seized bomb-making materials, dummy rifles, printers, acid, electric wires, batteries, leaflets and some other materials from the house of one of those arrested.
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February - 28 
The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested Gittu Nasir, an Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadre, in Dhaka's Jatrabari area on February 28 and acting on his confession, recovered an AK-47 rifle from Hathazari on March 1.
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The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested Gittu Nasir, an Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadre, in Dhaka's Jatrabari area on February 28 and acting on his confession, recovered an AK-47 rifle from Hathazari on March 1.
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March - 1 
Mohammad Nasiruddin alias Gittu Nasir, a senior Islami Chhatra Shibir cadre, was killed in 'crossfire' between Rapid Acton Battalion and his gang at Chaira Havilderpara village in the Chittagong district on March 2. Nasir was earlier arrested at a Jatrabari slum in the capital Dhaka by RAB personnel
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Mohammad Nasiruddin alias Gittu Nasir, a senior Islami Chhatra Shibir cadre, was killed in 'crossfire' between Rapid Acton Battalion and his gang at Chaira Havilderpara village in the Chittagong district on March 2. Nasir was earlier arrested at a Jatrabari slum in the capital Dhaka by RAB personnel on March 1. One RAB personnel was injured in the incident, while a revolver, a DBL gun, two SBL guns, six gun cartridges, 47 bullets of AK-47 rifle, one spent bullet of pistol and three AK-47 bullets were recovered from the incident site.
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March - 7 
On the same day, the RAB personnel seized 140 kg of explosive material, 90 bottles of Phensidyl, a cough syrup, 64 cans of Indian pesticide and arrested one person from a Kuakata-bound bus near Jhenidah Police Line in the Khulna district.
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On the same day, the RAB personnel seized 140 kg of explosive material, 90 bottles of Phensidyl, a cough syrup, 64 cans of Indian pesticide and arrested one person from a Kuakata-bound bus near Jhenidah Police Line in the Khulna district.
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March - 11 
In a separate incident of the day, a Pakistani national was arrested from Ekdala village in Bagmara sub-district of Rajshahi district and two bombs were recovered from his possession.
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In a separate incident of the day, a Pakistani national was arrested from Ekdala village in Bagmara sub-district of Rajshahi district and two bombs were recovered from his possession.
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March - 11 
On March 11, police personnel recovered an explosive device from Alhajnagar in Rangpur district.
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On March 11, police personnel recovered an explosive device from Alhajnagar in Rangpur district.
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March - 14 
On March 14, the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel recovered seven sub-machine guns, 29 land mines and seven communication devices from a remote area of Naikkhongchhari sub-district in the Bandarban district. The recovery also included olive coloured dresses, operation maps, charger and ammunition-c
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On March 14, the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel recovered seven sub-machine guns, 29 land mines and seven communication devices from a remote area of Naikkhongchhari sub-district in the Bandarban district. The recovery also included olive coloured dresses, operation maps, charger and ammunition-cleaning equipment. However, no one was arrested in this connection.
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March - 17 
The Rapid Action Battalion personnel recovered three firearms and some ammunition from the Azimpur locality of capital Dhaka.
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The Rapid Action Battalion personnel recovered three firearms and some ammunition from the Azimpur locality of capital Dhaka.
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March - 23 
A group of unidentified terrorists reportedly abducted eight villagers from the Tolibari area of Rangamati district on March 23. On the same day, Police arrested a terrorist, Mohammed Rasel, from the Biswa Colony area in Chittagong district and recovered a cartridge and a LG firearm from his possess
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A group of unidentified terrorists reportedly abducted eight villagers from the Tolibari area of Rangamati district on March 23. On the same day, Police arrested a terrorist, Mohammed Rasel, from the Biswa Colony area in Chittagong district and recovered a cartridge and a LG firearm from his possession.
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March - 31 
On March 31, the Rapid Action Battalion personnel recovered an unspecified quantity of bombs and bomb-making materials contained in two sacks in the Madhabdi police station area of capital Dhaka. Three persons were arrested in this connection.
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On March 31, the Rapid Action Battalion personnel recovered an unspecified quantity of bombs and bomb-making materials contained in two sacks in the Madhabdi police station area of capital Dhaka. Three persons were arrested in this connection.
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April - 3 
Rapid Action Battalion personnel recovered three firearms, including an AK-47 rifle, and some ammunition from the Karnaphuli area of Chittagong district on April 3.
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Rapid Action Battalion personnel recovered three firearms, including an AK-47 rifle, and some ammunition from the Karnaphuli area of Chittagong district on April 3.
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April - 3 
The police recovered a grenade, 150 bullets, four magazines and three bayonets from Gumantali in the Satkhira district.
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The police recovered a grenade, 150 bullets, four magazines and three bayonets from Gumantali in the Satkhira district.
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April - 8 
On April 8, the police reportedly recovered two locally made guns, two mortars, 50 rounds of bullets and 300 grams of explosive from the compound of the Islamia Forkania seminary near Bastuhara mosque in Barisal town. Two youths were arrested in this connection.
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On April 8, the police reportedly recovered two locally made guns, two mortars, 50 rounds of bullets and 300 grams of explosive from the compound of the Islamia Forkania seminary near Bastuhara mosque in Barisal town. Two youths were arrested in this connection.
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April - 27 
Police in Jhenidah on April 27 arrested two Masudur Rahman and Azizul Haq Chand, suspected Islamist terrorists, along with firearms in Garaganj village. Unconfirmed reports said they belonged to the Harkatul Jihad group.
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Police in Jhenidah on April 27 arrested two Masudur Rahman and Azizul Haq Chand, suspected Islamist terrorists, along with firearms in Garaganj village. Unconfirmed reports said they belonged to the Harkatul Jihad group.
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May - 7 
On May 7, Delwar Hossain alias Azrail Delwar, a cadre of the Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), was killed during an encounter with the police at Charia under Hathazari sub-district of Chittagong district. Four SBBL guns, three revolvers, two LGs, 44 rounds of bullet of AK-47, 16 rounds of bullet of M-16,
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On May 7, Delwar Hossain alias Azrail Delwar, a cadre of the Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), was killed during an encounter with the police at Charia under Hathazari sub-district of Chittagong district. Four SBBL guns, three revolvers, two LGs, 44 rounds of bullet of AK-47, 16 rounds of bullet of M-16, 47 rounds of bullets were recovered from the incident site.
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June - 2 
Police in the Kushtia district are reported to have recovered five powerful bombs and 20 bullets from Piyarpur in the Sadar sub-district on June 2.
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Police in the Kushtia district are reported to have recovered five powerful bombs and 20 bullets from Piyarpur in the Sadar sub-district on June 2.
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June - 4 
On June 4, the Bangladesh Rifles personnel recovered eight rocket launchers and three mortars from Jaruliachhari in the Naikhangchhari sub-district of Bandarban district. Daily Star has reported that two days earlier, 300 sub-machine carbine bullets were recovered from the same location.
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On June 4, the Bangladesh Rifles personnel recovered eight rocket launchers and three mortars from Jaruliachhari in the Naikhangchhari sub-district of Bandarban district. Daily Star has reported that two days earlier, 300 sub-machine carbine bullets were recovered from the same location.
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June - 6 
On June 6, police in Khulna district recovered four hand bombs and a revolver bullet from a classroom of a government run primary school in Phultala sub-district. Official sources said the bombs and bullet were found after the school reopened after the summer vacation.
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On June 6, police in Khulna district recovered four hand bombs and a revolver bullet from a classroom of a government run primary school in Phultala sub-district. Official sources said the bombs and bullet were found after the school reopened after the summer vacation.
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June - 7 
Two bombs were recovered from Jinnahapara locality in Khulna district.
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Two bombs were recovered from Jinnahapara locality in Khulna district.
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June - 10 
On June 10, Dulal Uddin alias Munna, second-in-command of the Nasir Bahini of the Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) was arrested at Hathazari in Chittagong district and an AK-47 rifle was recovered from his possession.
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On June 10, Dulal Uddin alias Munna, second-in-command of the Nasir Bahini of the Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) was arrested at Hathazari in Chittagong district and an AK-47 rifle was recovered from his possession.
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June - 16 
On June 16, the Rapid Action Battalion personnel recovered an anti-personnel hand grenade from a village in Savar on the outskirts of the capital Dhaka. A civilian with criminal antecedents has been arrested in this connection.
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On June 16, the Rapid Action Battalion personnel recovered an anti-personnel hand grenade from a village in Savar on the outskirts of the capital Dhaka. A civilian with criminal antecedents has been arrested in this connection.
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June - 19 
On June 19, the Rapid Action Battalion personnel recovered two grenades, one .303 cut-rifle, one single-barrel gun, 17 rounds of .303 bullet and nine cartridges from a forest area at Mohipal in the Feni district.
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On June 19, the Rapid Action Battalion personnel recovered two grenades, one .303 cut-rifle, one single-barrel gun, 17 rounds of .303 bullet and nine cartridges from a forest area at Mohipal in the Feni district.
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June - 19 
The Bangladesh Rifles personnel seized a sophisticated foreign made 9mm pistol and some bullets from a forest area at Bhuiyanchhari in the Rangamati district. No one has been arrested in the incident.
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The Bangladesh Rifles personnel seized a sophisticated foreign made 9mm pistol and some bullets from a forest area at Bhuiyanchhari in the Rangamati district. No one has been arrested in the incident.
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June - 21 
According to New Nation, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel neutralised an arms factory in the hilly area of Marmapara in Chittagong district on June 21. Based on the confession of two arrested criminals, the RAB personnel recovered two SBBL guns, 12 rounds ammunitions of M-16 rifle, six rou
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According to New Nation, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel neutralised an arms factory in the hilly area of Marmapara in Chittagong district on June 21. Based on the confession of two arrested criminals, the RAB personnel recovered two SBBL guns, 12 rounds ammunitions of M-16 rifle, six rounds of bullets and some arms manufacturing material.
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July - 1 
According to Daily Star, the Bangladesh army personnel on July 1 arrested seven Chakma tribals from Machalang in Khagrachhari and recovered two firearms, some ammunition and local and foreign currencies from their possession.
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According to Daily Star, the Bangladesh army personnel on July 1 arrested seven Chakma tribals from Machalang in Khagrachhari and recovered two firearms, some ammunition and local and foreign currencies from their possession.
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July - 1 
Rapid Action Battalion personnel recovered a grenade from Shalipur in Amin Bazar area under Savar Police Station on July 1.
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Rapid Action Battalion personnel recovered a grenade from Shalipur in Amin Bazar area under Savar Police Station on July 1.
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July - 9 
Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel raided remote areas in Naikhangchhari of Bandarban district and recovered eight LG rifles and ammunitions on July 9 morning. Earlier, BDR teams had raided the Lembuchari area on July 7 morning and recovered 20 kgs of high-powered explosives, ammunitions and military
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Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel raided remote areas in Naikhangchhari of Bandarban district and recovered eight LG rifles and ammunitions on July 9 morning. Earlier, BDR teams had raided the Lembuchari area on July 7 morning and recovered 20 kgs of high-powered explosives, ammunitions and military dresses.
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July - 14 
Separately, on July 14, a ward-level leader of the Awami League party was arrested in connection with the recovery of an automatic sub-machine carbine and one magazine from his house in the Charerhut area under Khalishpur police station of Khulna district. Police sources described the arrested perso
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Separately, on July 14, a ward-level leader of the Awami League party was arrested in connection with the recovery of an automatic sub-machine carbine and one magazine from his house in the Charerhut area under Khalishpur police station of Khulna district. Police sources described the arrested person, S. M. Morshed Ahmed Moni, as an extortionist involved in terrorist activities.
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July - 15 
Daily Star has reported that the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel arrested four Indian nationals along with some arms and ammunition when they intruded into Bangladesh territory through the Atgram border in Jakiganj on the Sylhet border on July 15. A BDR press release said the recovery included thr
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Daily Star has reported that the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel arrested four Indian nationals along with some arms and ammunition when they intruded into Bangladesh territory through the Atgram border in Jakiganj on the Sylhet border on July 15. A BDR press release said the recovery included three grenades, three firearms, including an AK47 assault rifle, ammunition for two 9mm pistols, three magazines and 328 bullets of 9mm pistols, four magazines and 316 bullets of AK47 rifle, Bangladeshi currency worth Taka 2700 and Indian currency worth Rupees 3000. The arrested are believed to be of Khasi origin hailing from the Indian State of Meghalaya.
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July - 16 
A group of Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel raided a militant hideout in the Atgram area under Jobiganj subdistrict and arrested four Indians, suspected to be Khasi militants from Meghalaya on July 16. Six Chinese grenades, one AK-47 assault rifle, two .9 mm pistols and currencies of India and Bang
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A group of Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel raided a militant hideout in the Atgram area under Jobiganj subdistrict and arrested four Indians, suspected to be Khasi militants from Meghalaya on July 16. Six Chinese grenades, one AK-47 assault rifle, two .9 mm pistols and currencies of India and Bangladesh were seized from them.
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July - 22 
Earlier on July 22, army had recovered two SBBL guns, eight empty magazines and one high power antenna from the Chakma Jhiri area of Roangchhari subdistrict.
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Earlier on July 22, army had recovered two SBBL guns, eight empty magazines and one high power antenna from the Chakma Jhiri area of Roangchhari subdistrict.
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July - 23 
Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) in two separate operations in Naikongchhari and Thanchi subdistricts of Bandarban district recovered firearms and ammunition, including four anti-personnel mines, rocket shells and SBBL guns on July 23.
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Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) in two separate operations in Naikongchhari and Thanchi subdistricts of Bandarban district recovered firearms and ammunition, including four anti-personnel mines, rocket shells and SBBL guns on July 23.
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July - 23 
Reuters has reported that the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel fought a series of gun battles with Myanmar rebel groups and destroyed several camps in July. A senior BDR official said on July 24, "Twenty-six fugitive rebels from Myanmar, along with huge weapons and ammunition including 31 AK-47 rif
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Reuters has reported that the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel fought a series of gun battles with Myanmar rebel groups and destroyed several camps in July. A senior BDR official said on July 24, "Twenty-six fugitive rebels from Myanmar, along with huge weapons and ammunition including 31 AK-47 rifles, were arrested during the raids." No Bangladeshi troops were injured in the encounters and casualty among the rebels too could not be ascertained. On July 23, a rebel camp was destroyed following an hour-long encounter at a forest near Naikkongchhari leading to the arrest of a rebel and the recovery of four anti-personnel mines and 16,000 rounds of ammunition.
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July - 23 
The BDR team led by Lt Col Abdul Awal, zonal commander of Naikongchhari, recovered the mines from forest area near Alekkhong border. In another incident, during their routine patrol, the BDR personnel of the Madak border outpost found two large rocket shells, two SBBL guns, five cartridges and 12 ro
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The BDR team led by Lt Col Abdul Awal, zonal commander of Naikongchhari, recovered the mines from forest area near Alekkhong border. In another incident, during their routine patrol, the BDR personnel of the Madak border outpost found two large rocket shells, two SBBL guns, five cartridges and 12 rounds of bullet of several firearms from a hut in the Bor Modak area.
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July - 27 
On July 27, the Bangladesh Rifles personnel arrested two Myanmar citizens subsequent to a gunfight at Alekhang in the Bandarban district. An American-made M-16 rifle, a European-made G-3 rifle, 51 round bullets of M-16 and G-3 rifles, a mobile phone set, different military equipment and dresses were
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On July 27, the Bangladesh Rifles personnel arrested two Myanmar citizens subsequent to a gunfight at Alekhang in the Bandarban district. An American-made M-16 rifle, a European-made G-3 rifle, 51 round bullets of M-16 and G-3 rifles, a mobile phone set, different military equipment and dresses were recovered from their possession.
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August - 9 
According to Daily Star, three suspected Myanmarese nationals were arrested subsequent to a four-hour gunfight with the Bangladesh Rifles personnel from Alekkhong in the Naikkhangchhari sub-district of Bandarban district. One M-16 rifle, one light machinegun, 400 bullets, few combat uniforms and doc
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According to Daily Star, three suspected Myanmarese nationals were arrested subsequent to a four-hour gunfight with the Bangladesh Rifles personnel from Alekkhong in the Naikkhangchhari sub-district of Bandarban district. One M-16 rifle, one light machinegun, 400 bullets, few combat uniforms and documents were recovered from the arrested persons, identified as Aung Thui Ching, Kew Ching and Aung Zhai.
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August - 14 
A woman, belonging to the Ahmadiyya community, was injured in an explosion at Bhadughar in the Brahmanbaria district on August 14. Police later recovered two more bombs from the incident site.
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A woman, belonging to the Ahmadiyya community, was injured in an explosion at Bhadughar in the Brahmanbaria district on August 14. Police later recovered two more bombs from the incident site.
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August - 14 
The Chuadanga district police recovered two powerful bombs from the Al-Helal Islami Academy and another from the Al-Aksha Mosque at Santipara on August 14.
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The Chuadanga district police recovered two powerful bombs from the Al-Helal Islami Academy and another from the Al-Aksha Mosque at Santipara on August 14.
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August - 17 
At least 100 crude bombs were recovered from a house at Baligaon in the Tongibari area of Munshiganj district, the only district in the country that did not witness any explosions on August 17, according to Daily Star. Police arrested a woman, identified as Rashida Begum, suspecting her involvement
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At least 100 crude bombs were recovered from a house at Baligaon in the Tongibari area of Munshiganj district, the only district in the country that did not witness any explosions on August 17, according to Daily Star. Police arrested a woman, identified as Rashida Begum, suspecting her involvement in making the bombs.
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August - 23 
On August 23, the police arrested six arms smugglers from Tulatali Hafej Nagar at Bakolia in Chittagong. They have been identified as Mohammed Helal, Mohammed Seraj, Hanif alias Madhu, Mohammed Ali Afser, Mohammed Younus and Mohammed Jashim. A light gun was recovered from their possession.
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On August 23, the police arrested six arms smugglers from Tulatali Hafej Nagar at Bakolia in Chittagong. They have been identified as Mohammed Helal, Mohammed Seraj, Hanif alias Madhu, Mohammed Ali Afser, Mohammed Younus and Mohammed Jashim. A light gun was recovered from their possession.
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August - 28 
Khagrachhari police, on August 28, arrested four suspected JMB leaders and activists and recovered bomb-making material, remote control devices and JMB literature from their possession. The arrested persons included Mohammad Nasir, ameer (chief) of the Khagrachhari district unit, Sagar Miah of Chapa
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Khagrachhari police, on August 28, arrested four suspected JMB leaders and activists and recovered bomb-making material, remote control devices and JMB literature from their possession. The arrested persons included Mohammad Nasir, ameer (chief) of the Khagrachhari district unit, Sagar Miah of Chapainawabganj, Sakib Khan of Rangpur and Shabuj Ali of Jhenidah. According to Daily Star, the seized literature included booklets describing how to make bombs, training manuals and the JMB constitution.
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August - 28 
Security force personnel recovered a huge amount of ammunition from Lemuchhari in the Bandarban district on August 28. Thirty-two foreign-made pistols, 5,000 bullets and 64 empty magazines of pistols were recovered during the raid.
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Security force personnel recovered a huge amount of ammunition from Lemuchhari in the Bandarban district on August 28. Thirty-two foreign-made pistols, 5,000 bullets and 64 empty magazines of pistols were recovered during the raid.
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August - 28 
The police recovered a live bomb from the Hijbullah Dakhil Madrassa at Abhaynagar in the Jessore district.
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The police recovered a live bomb from the Hijbullah Dakhil Madrassa at Abhaynagar in the Jessore district.
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August - 29 
In Rangamati district, troops seized one AK 47 rifle and 15 bullets at Bongaltoli near Baghaichhari subdistrict on August 29. Three persons were arrested following the recovery.
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In Rangamati district, troops seized one AK 47 rifle and 15 bullets at Bongaltoli near Baghaichhari subdistrict on August 29. Three persons were arrested following the recovery.
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August - 30 
The troops seized 6300 round of Sub-Machine Gun bullets from Kamuchhari area in Bandarban district on August 30.
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The troops seized 6300 round of Sub-Machine Gun bullets from Kamuchhari area in Bandarban district on August 30.
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August - 31 
A bomb and some bomb-making equipment were recovered from a location near Darul Islam Academy in the Sirajganj city on August 31.
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A bomb and some bomb-making equipment were recovered from a location near Darul Islam Academy in the Sirajganj city on August 31.
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August - 31 
Troops on August 30 recovered one machine gun, one sub-machine carbine and thirteen .303 rifles from Lambuchhari in Naikhangchhari area of Bandarban district. According to Daily Star, 21,300 bullets and 32 pistols have been recovered in the last four days from this area.
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Troops on August 30 recovered one machine gun, one sub-machine carbine and thirteen .303 rifles from Lambuchhari in Naikhangchhari area of Bandarban district. According to Daily Star, 21,300 bullets and 32 pistols have been recovered in the last four days from this area.
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September - 1 
According to Daily Star, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel, in a joint operation, recovered 20 AK-47 rifles and 7,716 bullets from a deep forest of Naikhongchhari in Bandarban district on September 1. The cache was dug out off different locations in the hilly region.
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According to Daily Star, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel, in a joint operation, recovered 20 AK-47 rifles and 7,716 bullets from a deep forest of Naikhongchhari in Bandarban district on September 1. The cache was dug out off different locations in the hilly region. The RAB Commanding Officer, Lt Col Quazi Emdadul Haq, said that the arms cache might have been smuggled into the country by tribal criminals from neighbouring Myanmar, China or any other country.
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September - 6 
A cadre of the Jagrata Janata Muslim Bangladesh (JMJB) was shot dead by suspected cadres of the Red Flag faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) at Tilakpur in the Joypurhat district on September 6, according to Daily Star. The slain cadre, Abdul Jalil of Naogaon district, had reportedly
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A cadre of the Jagrata Janata Muslim Bangladesh (JMJB) was shot dead by suspected cadres of the Red Flag faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) at Tilakpur in the Joypurhat district on September 6, according to Daily Star. The slain cadre, Abdul Jalil of Naogaon district, had reportedly helped the JMJB chief Bangla Bhai to identify a number of PBCP cadres in 2004. Two of the PBCP cadres involved in the killing were subsequently arrested along with a knife, six bullets in two magazines and a motorcycle.
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September - 7 
Security force personnel, on September 7, recovered some explosives from two houses belonging to the Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) cadres in capital Dhaka. During the raid at the South Goran house of Abdus Samad, a suspected JMB cadre, police seized some time bombs, three kilograms of explos
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Security force personnel, on September 7, recovered some explosives from two houses belonging to the Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) cadres in capital Dhaka. During the raid at the South Goran house of Abdus Samad, a suspected JMB cadre, police seized some time bombs, three kilograms of explosives, 200 detonators, switches, wire, batteries, capacitors and other material. Leaflets and Islamic books were also recovered from the house and Samad’s wife and a domestic help were arrested.
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September - 8 
According to Daily Star, the Bangladesh Rifles personnel recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition, including eight AK47 assault rifles, four light machine guns and 3,559 bullets, during a raid in the Murangtila area of Naikkhangchhari sub-district of Bandarban district on September 8. The othe
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According to Daily Star, the Bangladesh Rifles personnel recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition, including eight AK47 assault rifles, four light machine guns and 3,559 bullets, during a raid in the Murangtila area of Naikkhangchhari sub-district of Bandarban district on September 8. The other items recovered included 52 magazines, 13 containers of explosive making liquid, uniforms and other military materials. No one was, however, arrested in connection with the seizure. Army Regional Commander, Brigadier General A. K. M. Humayun Kabir, said, "The possessors of these firearms have fled in the wake of our raids on the hilly border areas."
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September - 8 
Police raided the house of Ataur Rahman, younger brother of JMB chief Abdur Rahman, at East Bashabo and recovered 60 compact disks containing militant training manuals, one cut rifle, one revolver with a bullet, 700 capacitors, 92 books and four audiocassettes on jihad, 17 masks made of black cloth,
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Police raided the house of Ataur Rahman, younger brother of JMB chief Abdur Rahman, at East Bashabo and recovered 60 compact disks containing militant training manuals, one cut rifle, one revolver with a bullet, 700 capacitors, 92 books and four audiocassettes on jihad, 17 masks made of black cloth, one computer, two printers and 10 floppy disks. Other seized items include one electric blower, three books of madrassa (seminary) toll receipts, three diaries, nine districts maps, one motorcycle, one punching machine and Taka 2 lakh in cash. Five persons were arrested during this raid. According to reports, the recovery was made following the confessional statement by a JMB member A. H. M. Shamim, who was arrested on September 6 from Habiganj. Shamim is the son of former Habiganj district chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, Maulana Saidur Rahman.
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September - 11 
On September 11, two explosive manufacturing units were neutralised in the national capital Dhaka’s Nawabpur and Jagannath Shaha Road locality and raw materials and tools for making explosives were recovered. Two persons, allegedly working for Abdus Samad alias Mintu, the absconding Jama’atul Mujahi
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On September 11, two explosive manufacturing units were neutralised in the national capital Dhaka’s Nawabpur and Jagannath Shaha Road locality and raw materials and tools for making explosives were recovered. Two persons, allegedly working for Abdus Samad alias Mintu, the absconding Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) leader with suspected links to the August 17 blasts were arrested. Of the two arrested persons, Tofael Ahmed, is an activist of Ahle Hadith Andolon Bangladesh.
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September - 12 
Daily Star has reported that two Madrassa (seminary) students were arrested from the Fatullah area in Narayanganj district on September 12 in connection with the August 17 bomb blasts and literature on militancy were recovered from them. On the same day, three suspected cadres of the Jama’atul Mujah
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Daily Star has reported that two Madrassa (seminary) students were arrested from the Fatullah area in Narayanganj district on September 12 in connection with the August 17 bomb blasts and literature on militancy were recovered from them. On the same day, three suspected cadres of the Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) were arrested from the Shashwan Gaon area. Seven audio-cassettes and a number of books on Jehad were recovered from their possession.
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September - 16 
In another incident in Rajshahi district, four locally-made guns, 50 power gel energy supplements, 30 detonators, chemicals and other bomb-making materials were recovered from a house belonging to Jamaat-e-Islami cadres in the Tanore area.
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In another incident in Rajshahi district, four locally-made guns, 50 power gel energy supplements, 30 detonators, chemicals and other bomb-making materials were recovered from a house belonging to Jamaat-e-Islami cadres in the Tanore area.
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September - 22 
On September 22, a hideout of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) was neutralised at Batiaghata in the Khulna district. Police sources claimed that the hideout was used to assemble explosives and at least 60 bombs used in the August 17 countrywide explosions were manufactured there. The house-
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On September 22, a hideout of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) was neutralised at Batiaghata in the Khulna district. Police sources claimed that the hideout was used to assemble explosives and at least 60 bombs used in the August 17 countrywide explosions were manufactured there. The house-owner, Abdul Hakim, was arrested and powder explosives, pieces of wire, jagged fragments of marble and a large number of JMB booklets were also seized from the hideout.
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October - 1 
Daily Star reports that police personnel on September 30 arrested two persons from the Harinmara village in Chittagong district and recovered one rocket launcher, one grenade launcher, 167 bullets of M16 assault rifle and a modern wireless set. Police in a press release stated that Myanmar based mil
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Daily Star reports that police personnel on September 30 arrested two persons from the Harinmara village in Chittagong district and recovered one rocket launcher, one grenade launcher, 167 bullets of M16 assault rifle and a modern wireless set. Police in a press release stated that Myanmar based militant group National Union Party of Arakan (Nupa) had left the arms and ammunition in custody of the arrestees.
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October - 2 
Police recovered and later defused two explosives near a house at the Mirzapur village in the Kishoreganj district.
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Police recovered and later defused two explosives near a house at the Mirzapur village in the Kishoreganj district.
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October - 4 
The Rapid Action Battalion personnel on October 4 arrested two gun-runners, identified as Mong Bra Cha and Milon Chakma, subsequent to an encounter and seized two foreign-made pistols and a pipe-gun from their possession at Raichatholi Para in the Bandarban district.
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The Rapid Action Battalion personnel on October 4 arrested two gun-runners, identified as Mong Bra Cha and Milon Chakma, subsequent to an encounter and seized two foreign-made pistols and a pipe-gun from their possession at Raichatholi Para in the Bandarban district.
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October - 6 
In a joint drive on October 6, army and Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel recovered four mortar shells and military hardware from the remote Anang Para village in Thanchhi sub-district of the Bandarban district. Army sources said that the terrorists, sensing the presence of the security forces, left
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In a joint drive on October 6, army and Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel recovered four mortar shells and military hardware from the remote Anang Para village in Thanchhi sub-district of the Bandarban district. Army sources said that the terrorists, sensing the presence of the security forces, left the place with heavy arms.
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October - 9 
On October 9, the Rapid Action Battalion personnel recovered seven bombs from a family graveyard at Uttar Mourail in the Brahmanbaria town. One person was arrested in this connection.
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On October 9, the Rapid Action Battalion personnel recovered seven bombs from a family graveyard at Uttar Mourail in the Brahmanbaria town. One person was arrested in this connection.
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October - 11 
On October 11, police recovered bomb-making materials and books on Jihad written by scholars belonging to the Jamaat-e-Islami from a hideout in the Baliapukur area of Rajshahi district, according to Daily Star. The recovery was made following confessions made by arrested militants from the Natore di
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On October 11, police recovered bomb-making materials and books on Jihad written by scholars belonging to the Jamaat-e-Islami from a hideout in the Baliapukur area of Rajshahi district, according to Daily Star. The recovery was made following confessions made by arrested militants from the Natore district. The seizure also included designs of bombs, documents of bombing plan, electric circuits, plastic bottles, leaflets of the Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) and diaries containing guidelines for militants.
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October - 11 
On the same day, Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel recovered 12 powerful hand-bombs and explosives reportedly left behind by a fugitive Indian national on Tekerghat border in the Sunamganj district. Daily Star has reported that the Indian national was trying to enter Bangladesh illegally through the
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On the same day, Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel recovered 12 powerful hand-bombs and explosives reportedly left behind by a fugitive Indian national on Tekerghat border in the Sunamganj district. Daily Star has reported that the Indian national was trying to enter Bangladesh illegally through the Tekerghat check post and fled leaving behind the bag after being challenged by the BDR personnel.
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October - 15 
Police on October 15 recovered a bomb-like object and a note from the residence of the district and sessions judge in Gopalganj district. The note had asked the judge to conduct court proceedings as per Islamic law.
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Police on October 15 recovered a bomb-like object and a note from the residence of the district and sessions judge in Gopalganj district. The note had asked the judge to conduct court proceedings as per Islamic law.
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October - 19 
Police recovered bomb making materials from the rest house of the Bhangatikor Haji Buru Mia Jame Masjid (mosque) in Sylhet town’s Sheikhghat area. The materials recovered include a dice, batteries, electric wires, small shards of iron nuts and bolts. Police arrested the Imam (chief priest) of the mo
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Police recovered bomb making materials from the rest house of the Bhangatikor Haji Buru Mia Jame Masjid (mosque) in Sylhet town’s Sheikhghat area. The materials recovered include a dice, batteries, electric wires, small shards of iron nuts and bolts. Police arrested the Imam (chief priest) of the mosque, Moulana Saifuddin, and a former student of the Shahjalal Dargah Madrassa (seminary) subsequently.
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October - 21 
A Bangladesh Rifles team recovered two .303 rifles, 2500 bullets including 230 fresh ones, 40 magazines of AK47 with 200 bullets, four broken LMGs and some firearms making materials after excavating a place in the remote hilly area of Naikkhongchhari in the Bandarban district on October 21, accordin
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A Bangladesh Rifles team recovered two .303 rifles, 2500 bullets including 230 fresh ones, 40 magazines of AK47 with 200 bullets, four broken LMGs and some firearms making materials after excavating a place in the remote hilly area of Naikkhongchhari in the Bandarban district on October 21, according to Daily Star. No arrest could be made as the criminals had fled the place with a huge quantity of arms before the raid.
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November - 1 
On November 1, security force personnel recovered two powerful mortar shells at Baliapara Bazaar near Jafranpara in the Bandarban district.
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On November 1, security force personnel recovered two powerful mortar shells at Baliapara Bazaar near Jafranpara in the Bandarban district.
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November - 1 
Police, in two separate raids, seized a light gun, eight kilograms of explosives and arrested four persons in this connection in the port city of Chittagong on November 1, according to Daily Star. Kotwali police arrested Sumon Mia and Asgar Ali from a house at Love Lane and Imam Hossain and Karim we
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Police, in two separate raids, seized a light gun, eight kilograms of explosives and arrested four persons in this connection in the port city of Chittagong on November 1, according to Daily Star. Kotwali police arrested Sumon Mia and Asgar Ali from a house at Love Lane and Imam Hossain and Karim were arrested from the West Madarbari area. Police sources said that Hossain and Karim are militants and have confessed to their involvement in the August 17 and October 3 bomb blasts.
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November - 1 
The Rapid Action Battalion personnel recovered six live bombs and a huge amount of bomb-making material from the Cox's Bazaar district on November 1.
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The Rapid Action Battalion personnel recovered six live bombs and a huge amount of bomb-making material from the Cox's Bazaar district on November 1.
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November - 2 
Police seized one kilogram of RDX, 500 grams of ammonia and 500 grams of sulphur from a private courier consignment belonging to the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) in Rajshahi district on November 2. The consignment was reportedly dispatched from Sylhet three days ago. Police also found a JMB
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Police seized one kilogram of RDX, 500 grams of ammonia and 500 grams of sulphur from a private courier consignment belonging to the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) in Rajshahi district on November 2. The consignment was reportedly dispatched from Sylhet three days ago. Police also found a JMB leaflet titled ‘Invitation for United Islamic Jihad’ in the parcel. The manager of the courier service, Nazmul Hossain, and two employees, Abdul Khaleq and Noor Hossain, were arrested.
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November - 2 
Two locally made light guns and 14 rounds of bullets were recovered from Royangchhari in the same district and two persons were arrested in this connection.
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Two locally made light guns and 14 rounds of bullets were recovered from Royangchhari in the same district and two persons were arrested in this connection.
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November - 3 
On November 3, security forces seized explosives weighing nearly eight kilograms from a truck carrying wheat in northwestern Bangladesh’s Chapainawabganj district. The truck, heading for Bogra town from Sonaimuri on the India-Bangladesh border was intercepted at a checkpoint and four people includin
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On November 3, security forces seized explosives weighing nearly eight kilograms from a truck carrying wheat in northwestern Bangladesh’s Chapainawabganj district. The truck, heading for Bogra town from Sonaimuri on the India-Bangladesh border was intercepted at a checkpoint and four people including the driver were detained.
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November - 4 
On November 4, Bangladesh Rifles personnel recovered 59 powerful mortar shells, a high-powered bomb, an anti-aircraft shell and a rocket hidden under ground in the Bangladesh-Myanmar border area under Thanchi sub-district of Bandarban district. Official sources said that the recovery is the biggest
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On November 4, Bangladesh Rifles personnel recovered 59 powerful mortar shells, a high-powered bomb, an anti-aircraft shell and a rocket hidden under ground in the Bangladesh-Myanmar border area under Thanchi sub-district of Bandarban district. Official sources said that the recovery is the biggest ever in the district and local sources said that the weapons belonged to the Arakan Liberation Party (ALP), a Myanmarese rebel outfit.
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November - 4 
On the same day, Chapainawabganj district police recovered a shutter gun and two bullets from a cowshed at Bholahat sub-district and arrested a police source Babul and his accomplices, Muktar and Abdur Razzak, in this connection.
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On the same day, Chapainawabganj district police recovered a shutter gun and two bullets from a cowshed at Bholahat sub-district and arrested a police source Babul and his accomplices, Muktar and Abdur Razzak, in this connection.
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November - 6 
On November 6, in the Chittagong city, a powerful bomb was recovered from a water drain in front of a Kindergarten School in the city's West Madarbari area under Doublemooring Police Station.
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On November 6, in the Chittagong city, a powerful bomb was recovered from a water drain in front of a Kindergarten School in the city's West Madarbari area under Doublemooring Police Station.
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November - 10 
Police on November 10 recovered seven powerful bombs beside the railroads at Dakshin Gobindapur village in the Alamdanga sub-district in Chuadanga district. The explosives were later defused at a safe location.
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Police on November 10 recovered seven powerful bombs beside the railroads at Dakshin Gobindapur village in the Alamdanga sub-district in Chuadanga district. The explosives were later defused at a safe location.
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November - 12 
Daily Star reports that a local Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leader was arrested following two powerful bomb blasts near the Naruamala bridge in Gabtoli sub-district of Bogra district on November 12. Nobody was injured in the explosions.
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Daily Star reports that a local Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leader was arrested following two powerful bomb blasts near the Naruamala bridge in Gabtoli sub-district of Bogra district on November 12. Nobody was injured in the explosions.
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November - 14 
A cadre belonging to the suicide squad of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) exploded a bomb killing two senior assistant judges, Shaheed Sohel Ahmed, senior assistant judge of Nalchhiti sub-district and Jagannath Pandey, senior assistant judge of the Sadar sub-district and wounding three peo
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A cadre belonging to the suicide squad of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) exploded a bomb killing two senior assistant judges, Shaheed Sohel Ahmed, senior assistant judge of Nalchhiti sub-district and Jagannath Pandey, senior assistant judge of the Sadar sub-district and wounding three people in the district headquarter of Jhalakathi on November 14. Police arrested the bomber, Iftekhar Hasan Al Mamun and seized an unexploded bomb strapped to one of his thighs along with 24 leaflets of the banned outfit. Daily Star reports that the judges were driving to the court by an official microbus from the government staff quarters and had stopped on the way to pick up another judge. The JMB cadre appeared on the scene and after attempting to hand over some leaflets to the judges, hurled a bag at the microbus, which exploded killing Judge Sohel Ahmed on the spot. Judge Pandey died on way to Barisal Sher-e-Bangla Medical College and Hospital. Daily Star further reports that the arrested JMB cadre has confessed before a magistrate that he is a member of the JMB’s suicide squad.
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November - 15 
According to Daily Star, police on November 15 recovered bomb-making materials, books and leaflets of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from the house of Iftekhar Al Hassan Mamun, involved in the November 14 suicide bomb attack that killed two judges in Jhalakathi. In addition, 11 persons, inclu
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According to Daily Star, police on November 15 recovered bomb-making materials, books and leaflets of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from the house of Iftekhar Al Hassan Mamun, involved in the November 14 suicide bomb attack that killed two judges in Jhalakathi. In addition, 11 persons, including the principal of a Madrassa (seminary), have been arrested in different places of the Jhalakathi town after the blast.
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November - 15 
Police recovered a mortar shell from a sewer at West Madarbari of Doublemooring in the Chittagong city on November 15.
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Police recovered a mortar shell from a sewer at West Madarbari of Doublemooring in the Chittagong city on November 15.
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November - 17 
Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel recovered seven packets of explosives, five detonators and five fuses from Ratanpur Baganbari along the India-Bangladesh border in the Chhatak sub-district of Sunamganj district on November 17. BDR sources said that the person carrying the bag containing the recover
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Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel recovered seven packets of explosives, five detonators and five fuses from Ratanpur Baganbari along the India-Bangladesh border in the Chhatak sub-district of Sunamganj district on November 17. BDR sources said that the person carrying the bag containing the recovered items escaped into Indian territory.
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November - 19 
Police, on November 19, arrested three Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) cadres from a private residence in the New Slum area of Panchagarh district and recovered a large amount of bomb making materials, books and weighing machine, reports Daily Star. Police says that the arrested militants also
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Police, on November 19, arrested three Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) cadres from a private residence in the New Slum area of Panchagarh district and recovered a large amount of bomb making materials, books and weighing machine, reports Daily Star. Police says that the arrested militants also include a militant who had planted a bomb in front of the Panchagarh district judge court on August 17.
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November - 19 November - 20
Police arrested nine JMB activists, including four women, in the Santhia and Bhangura sub-districts of Pabna on November 19 and 20. Police also recovered some bomb-making materials and Islamic books from them. Similarly, three suspected JMB militants were arrested from a club room at Bharo Bhaina vi
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Police arrested nine JMB activists, including four women, in the Santhia and Bhangura sub-districts of Pabna on November 19 and 20. Police also recovered some bomb-making materials and Islamic books from them. Similarly, three suspected JMB militants were arrested from a club room at Bharo Bhaina village of Khulna district on November 19.
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November - 22 
According to Daily Star, the police neutralised a hideout of the arrested Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) leader Abdul Awal at Rangpur on November 22 and recovered bomb-making materials, combat training books and equipment, a list of future attack targets and cellular phone numbers of some 50
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According to Daily Star, the police neutralised a hideout of the arrested Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) leader Abdul Awal at Rangpur on November 22 and recovered bomb-making materials, combat training books and equipment, a list of future attack targets and cellular phone numbers of some 50 police officials. However, no arrest was made during the raid. Security agencies suspect that Awal, son-in-law of JMB chief Shaikh Abdur Rahman, was stationed in Rangpur to carry out bomb attacks on local judges, journalists and pro-liberation political leaders. He was arrested on November 18.
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November - 24 
According to Daily Star, army personnel on November 24 neutralised three hideouts of Myanmarese rebel outfits at Murong Tong in the Bandarban district and recovered seven rifles, parts of firearms and some documents. No arrests were, however, made during the raids.
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According to Daily Star, army personnel on November 24 neutralised three hideouts of Myanmarese rebel outfits at Murong Tong in the Bandarban district and recovered seven rifles, parts of firearms and some documents. No arrests were, however, made during the raids.
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November - 24 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel on November 24 arrested two Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) leaders with some explosives and bomb-making materials from two separate houses in the Dingadoba and Chhoto Bangram areas of Rajshahi city. They were identified as Jahangir Alam alias Abidur of L
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel on November 24 arrested two Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) leaders with some explosives and bomb-making materials from two separate houses in the Dingadoba and Chhoto Bangram areas of Rajshahi city. They were identified as Jahangir Alam alias Abidur of Lalpur in the Natore district and Abdur Rahman alias Shaikh Khalid of Naldanga, both responsible for the August 17 bomb blasts in the Chapainawabganj district. Currency notes worth Taka 20,000 were also recovered from them.
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November - 25 
According to Daily Star, police arrested eight suspected cadres of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from the Bhola, Rajshahi and Tangail districts on November 25. Jakaria Hossain Rony, the militant arrested from Rajshahi was a former activist of the Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), student wing
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According to Daily Star, police arrested eight suspected cadres of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from the Bhola, Rajshahi and Tangail districts on November 25. Jakaria Hossain Rony, the militant arrested from Rajshahi was a former activist of the Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), student wing of the Jamaat-e-Islami. A large amount of explosive making materials were recovered from the six militants arrested in Bhola.
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December - 1 
On December 1, security force personnel arrested 29 suspected JMB militants in the Rajshahi, Manikganj, Rangpur and Sylhet districts. They also recovered a huge amount of foreign currencies, leaflets, books on jihad and materials bearing links to militancy from the arrested militants.
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On December 1, security force personnel arrested 29 suspected JMB militants in the Rajshahi, Manikganj, Rangpur and Sylhet districts. They also recovered a huge amount of foreign currencies, leaflets, books on jihad and materials bearing links to militancy from the arrested militants.
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December - 4 
Three police personnel were injured in a gunfight with cadres of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) at the Habla Dakhshin Para village in Basail sub-district of Tangail district on December 4, according to Daily Star. A police contingent moving towards the Probhati Club near Habla Government
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Three police personnel were injured in a gunfight with cadres of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) at the Habla Dakhshin Para village in Basail sub-district of Tangail district on December 4, according to Daily Star. A police contingent moving towards the Probhati Club near Habla Government Primary School, subsequent to receiving information about an assembly of 25 JMB cadres, were fired upon by the militants. A 15-minute long crossfire resulted in the injury to three police personnel while the militants managed to escape. Nine rounds of ammunition of shotgun and rifle were recovered from the spot.
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December - 5 
Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel recovered a huge quantity of arms and ammunition, including two AK 47 rifles, 10 German-made pistols and 6,000 rounds of bullets, from a house near Limbuchhari hill on the Bangladesh-Myanmar border in Naikhongchhari sub-district of Bandarban district on December 5,
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Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel recovered a huge quantity of arms and ammunition, including two AK 47 rifles, 10 German-made pistols and 6,000 rounds of bullets, from a house near Limbuchhari hill on the Bangladesh-Myanmar border in Naikhongchhari sub-district of Bandarban district on December 5, according to Daily Star. However, no arrests were made following the seizure.
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December - 5 
Gazipur district police on December 5 night recovered explosives weighing nine kilograms from the house of Mazharul Islam Masum, a suspected Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militant at South Chhayabithi in Joydebpur, reports Daily Star.
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Gazipur district police on December 5 night recovered explosives weighing nine kilograms from the house of Mazharul Islam Masum, a suspected Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militant at South Chhayabithi in Joydebpur, reports Daily Star.
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December - 6 
Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel recovered unspecified amount of explosives and 10 detonators from Mathgaon in Doara Bazar of Sunamganj district.
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Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel recovered unspecified amount of explosives and 10 detonators from Mathgaon in Doara Bazar of Sunamganj district.
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December - 6 
Netrakona district police recovered an explosive, weighing three kilograms, from Machua Bazaar at Satpai rail crossing area on December 6-night.
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Netrakona district police recovered an explosive, weighing three kilograms, from Machua Bazaar at Satpai rail crossing area on December 6-night.
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December - 6 
Security forces recovered one bomb, three packets of high-powered explosives, four fuses and two detonators hidden in a forest area in Bhalpakmara village of Kanaighat frontier sub-district of Sylhet.
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Security forces recovered one bomb, three packets of high-powered explosives, four fuses and two detonators hidden in a forest area in Bhalpakmara village of Kanaighat frontier sub-district of Sylhet.
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December - 9 
According to a Reuters report, the police have seized explosives and detained 30 militants on December 9. "Some 22 kg of explosives including gunpowder, gel, iron chips and other bomb making materials were recovered from a hideout in northern Tangail late on Friday," the official said. Three militan
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According to a Reuters report, the police have seized explosives and detained 30 militants on December 9. "Some 22 kg of explosives including gunpowder, gel, iron chips and other bomb making materials were recovered from a hideout in northern Tangail late on Friday," the official said. Three militants were detained during the raid on the hideout and 27 others were arrested from different spots, where a number of live bombs were also recovered over the last 24 hours. Most of the detainees are believed to be cadres of the banned Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen (JuM).
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December - 9 
Large quantity of explosives were recovered from a fish farm by the police and Rapid Action Battalion personnel at Delduar sub-district in the Tangail district on December 9. The seized explosives and bomb-making materials include 12.5 kg gunpowder contained in 25 packets, 10 kg of iron-weights used
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Large quantity of explosives were recovered from a fish farm by the police and Rapid Action Battalion personnel at Delduar sub-district in the Tangail district on December 9. The seized explosives and bomb-making materials include 12.5 kg gunpowder contained in 25 packets, 10 kg of iron-weights used in fishing nets, four detonators, 1kg explosive gel, 2 kg carbon powder, some batteries, 2kg electric wire and switches. Three persons were arrested in this connection. Separately, security force personnel recovered 10 explosives from Sirajganj, Mirpur, Chapainawabganj and Kushtia districts on December 9.
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December - 11 
According to Independent, the Cox’s Bazaar district police arrested three teenage Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) cadres, including one JMB suicide squad member, from Cox’s Bazaar town on December 11 and also recovered 300 kilograms of explosives. The arrested suicide squad member was identifi
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According to Independent, the Cox’s Bazaar district police arrested three teenage Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) cadres, including one JMB suicide squad member, from Cox’s Bazaar town on December 11 and also recovered 300 kilograms of explosives. The arrested suicide squad member was identified as Dilwar Hussain who hailed from Sitakunda Police Station under Chittagong. The other two have been identified as Habibur Raman from Dinajpur district and Abdullah from Cox’s Bazaar. The explosives were recovered from a house at old Panbazaar near Noor Para in Cox’s Bazaar town.
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December - 11 
The police recovered bombs from Narsingdi, Narayanganj and Sirajganj while a bomb-like object was recovered from Mymensingh on December 11.
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The police recovered bombs from Narsingdi, Narayanganj and Sirajganj while a bomb-like object was recovered from Mymensingh on December 11.
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December - 12 December - 13
In Bogra district, police recovered two explosives from a hair dressing shop at Ranipara village in the Gabtali sub-district on December 13. On December 12, police recovered two live bombs in Dattabari crossing near Alia madrassa (seminary) in the Sirajganj town.
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In Bogra district, police recovered two explosives from a hair dressing shop at Ranipara village in the Gabtali sub-district on December 13. On December 12, police recovered two live bombs in Dattabari crossing near Alia madrassa (seminary) in the Sirajganj town.
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December - 13 
Four JMB militants were arrested from Deana Dakkhinpara area under Daulatpur police station in the Khulna district and Purbo-Bashabati area under Bagerhat Sadar police station in the Bagerhat district on December 13. Bomb-making materials, booklets on militancy and leaflets were recovered from both
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Four JMB militants were arrested from Deana Dakkhinpara area under Daulatpur police station in the Khulna district and Purbo-Bashabati area under Bagerhat Sadar police station in the Bagerhat district on December 13. Bomb-making materials, booklets on militancy and leaflets were recovered from both the places.
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December - 14 
On December 14, eight explosives were recovered from a crop field of Karimpur village in Jibannagar sub-district in the Chuadanga district. A civilian identified as Mosik Ahmed of village Dumuria in the Khulna district was arrested in this connection.
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On December 14, eight explosives were recovered from a crop field of Karimpur village in Jibannagar sub-district in the Chuadanga district. A civilian identified as Mosik Ahmed of village Dumuria in the Khulna district was arrested in this connection.
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December - 14 
On December 14, from the port city of Chittagong, security force personnel arrested JMB Chittagong 'divisional chief' Mohammad alias Aman Ullah and his associate Jafar and also recovered a huge quantity of explosives, bomb-making materials, books, pamphlets and audiocassettes from a JMB hideout at K
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On December 14, from the port city of Chittagong, security force personnel arrested JMB Chittagong 'divisional chief' Mohammad alias Aman Ullah and his associate Jafar and also recovered a huge quantity of explosives, bomb-making materials, books, pamphlets and audiocassettes from a JMB hideout at Kattali. The cache includes a blender bomb, seven flask bombs, 28 containers each containing 750 gram ammonium nitrate, 29 kilogram white and 3 kilogram black gun powder, 500 gram aluminium powder, 700 gram potash, 200 gram lead azide, 3.50 kilogram sulphur, 69 pieces of powder gel explosives, 8 kilogram chemical explosives, 20 hand grenades, two light guns, two dummy AK-47 rifles, one revolver and 38 electronic detonators.
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December - 16 
According to Daily Star, Rapid Action Battalion personnel on December 16 arrested four cadres of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), including the outfit’s Rajshahi ‘district commander’ Mohammed Abu Musa alias Enamul, from the Katakhali and Naodapara areas in Rajshahi city and West Banshbari
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According to Daily Star, Rapid Action Battalion personnel on December 16 arrested four cadres of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), including the outfit’s Rajshahi ‘district commander’ Mohammed Abu Musa alias Enamul, from the Katakhali and Naodapara areas in Rajshahi city and West Banshbari in the Putia sub-district. The others were identified as Mohammed Ajmat Ali, his brother Mohammed Hasmat Ali and Mohammed Abdul Wahab. A large quantity of bomb-making materials, including 2,000 electric bomb detonators and 144 pieces of power gel, were recovered from them. Enamul has reportedly admitted to his involvement in the August 17 bomb blasts on the premises of the Court of Chief Metropolitan Magistrate in Rajshahi.
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December - 17 
According to Independent, security forces seized a large cache of explosives and bomb-making equipment, including 24 grenades, 50 pieces of power gels, 62 detonators, 21 kilograms of ammonium nitrate and 20 kilograms of iron, from Lalbagh College Road in Rangpur town on December 17. Police arrested
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According to Independent, security forces seized a large cache of explosives and bomb-making equipment, including 24 grenades, 50 pieces of power gels, 62 detonators, 21 kilograms of ammonium nitrate and 20 kilograms of iron, from Lalbagh College Road in Rangpur town on December 17. Police arrested four persons in this connection for questioning. Following the confessional statements of Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) ‘military chief’ Ataur Rahman alias Sunny, security agencies have conducted raids elsewhere in the country, including the divisional towns. Sunny told the police that the JMB had huge arsenals in Dhaka, Chittagong, Rajshahi, Khulna, Sylhet, Barisal, Jamalpur, Gazipur, Narsingdi, Narayanganj, Satkhira, Tangail, Mymensingh, Netrokona, Kushtia, Comilla, Brahamanbaria, Khagrachhari, Cox's Bazaar, Jessore, Gopalganj, Bagherhat, Joypurhat, Bogra, Rajshahi, Chapainawabganj, Naogaon, Natore, Rangpur, Gaibandha, Noakhali, Feni, Jhenidah, Chuadanga, Sirajganj and Kishoreganj.
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December - 18 
Independent reports that Rapid Action Battalion and police, in separate raids, neutralised three hideouts of the banned Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) in the Rajshahi and Mymensingh districts and seized huge cache of explosives, hand grenades, live bombs and thousands of detonators. The raids
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Independent reports that Rapid Action Battalion and police, in separate raids, neutralised three hideouts of the banned Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) in the Rajshahi and Mymensingh districts and seized huge cache of explosives, hand grenades, live bombs and thousands of detonators. The raids in those two districts also resulted in the arrests of JMB 'Rajshahi divisional chief' Shafiullah alias Tarik, two of his accomplices and Mymensingh 'area commander', Asaduzzaman. Four grenades, 12 bombs of different sizes, including a light-sensitive one, a sub-machine carbine, 80 electric detonators, 20 kg ammonium nitrate, gun powder, electric circuits, batteries, fuses, snail shells and iron balls used in fishing nets were recovered during the Mymensingh raid.
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December - 19 
Daily Star reports that Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) have recovered some explosives and detonators from a bordering area in the Companyganj area of Sylhet district on December 19. However, the person carrying those explosive materials managed to escape. The BDR recovered five pieces of explosives, each w
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Daily Star reports that Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) have recovered some explosives and detonators from a bordering area in the Companyganj area of Sylhet district on December 19. However, the person carrying those explosive materials managed to escape. The BDR recovered five pieces of explosives, each weighing 125 grams, four detonators and nine fuses inside it.
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December - 22 
Kushtia district police on December 22 recovered some bomb-making materials from a madrassa (seminary) student who also claimed to be an activist of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of the Jamaat-e-Islami, from Madanpur in the Kushtia district. The seized materials include two capacitor
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Kushtia district police on December 22 recovered some bomb-making materials from a madrassa (seminary) student who also claimed to be an activist of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of the Jamaat-e-Islami, from Madanpur in the Kushtia district. The seized materials include two capacitors, one radio system, three batteries, wires, an electronic circuit and 200 gram gunpowder. The police also seized a book titled 'Shibirer Karma Paddhati' (Strategy of Shibir) and a hand-written note stating "You have been directed to follow honest path and kill the enemies of Allah."
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December - 23 
Bangladesh Rifles personnel recovered one .22 rifle, one .22 bore revolver, one SMC, one pistol, nine bullets and Indian Rupees 120 from a forest area under Baghaichhari police station in the Khagrachhari district on December 23, according to Daily Star.
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Bangladesh Rifles personnel recovered one .22 rifle, one .22 bore revolver, one SMC, one pistol, nine bullets and Indian Rupees 120 from a forest area under Baghaichhari police station in the Khagrachhari district on December 23, according to Daily Star.
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December - 26 
Five extremists belonging to a group Housh Bahini, including its chief Housh, were arrested along with some arms and ammunition from Kastadah village in the Meherpur district.
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Five extremists belonging to a group Housh Bahini, including its chief Housh, were arrested along with some arms and ammunition from Kastadah village in the Meherpur district.
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December - 26 
Rapid Action Battalion personnel recovered an AK 47-like shutter-gun and a revolver from the Railway Colony area of capital Dhaka. One person, identified as Shahidul Islam Yousuf, was arrested in this connection.
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Rapid Action Battalion personnel recovered an AK 47-like shutter-gun and a revolver from the Railway Colony area of capital Dhaka. One person, identified as Shahidul Islam Yousuf, was arrested in this connection.
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December - 27 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel, on December 27, neutralised two Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) hideouts at Fatullah in the Narayanganj district and arrested four militants, including three suspected suicide bombers, along with 10 kilograms of ammonium nitrate and 342 books on jihad, a
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel, on December 27, neutralised two Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) hideouts at Fatullah in the Narayanganj district and arrested four militants, including three suspected suicide bombers, along with 10 kilograms of ammonium nitrate and 342 books on jihad, according to Daily Star. Major Jahangir Hossain of the RAB said that some 1,000 small bombs could be manufactured with the seized ammonium nitrate.
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December - 29 
Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel recovered four powerful explosive power jells, six detonators and six hand bombs from Nayagram frontier area in Companyganj sub-district of Sylhet on December 29, according to Independent. No arrest has been made in this connection.
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Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel recovered four powerful explosive power jells, six detonators and six hand bombs from Nayagram frontier area in Companyganj sub-district of Sylhet on December 29, according to Independent. No arrest has been made in this connection.
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December - 30 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested a Khulna divisional second-in-command of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), Ziaur Rahman Shagor alias Sabbir, from Khulna city’s Tootpara area on December 29, according to Daily Star. Basing on the information provided by him, the RAB personnel
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested a Khulna divisional second-in-command of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), Ziaur Rahman Shagor alias Sabbir, from Khulna city’s Tootpara area on December 29, according to Daily Star. Basing on the information provided by him, the RAB personnel neutralised the Jessore Students' Hostel at Daulatpur in the city and recovered three live bombs, 37 kilogram potassium nitrate, 250 gram gun powder, 100 kilogram silver powder, three detonators, 18 integrated circuit boards, 16 capacitors, 60 resistors, 11 fuses, electric switches and eight pencil batteries.
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December - 31 
The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested two suspected JMB cadres from Dhaka city and seized a powerful bomb from one of them, according to Daily Star. A RAB press release said they arrested Madrassa (seminary) student Hafez Ahmed Kadir Mainuddin alias Uday at Moghbazar with the bomb hidden in a sw
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The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested two suspected JMB cadres from Dhaka city and seized a powerful bomb from one of them, according to Daily Star. A RAB press release said they arrested Madrassa (seminary) student Hafez Ahmed Kadir Mainuddin alias Uday at Moghbazar with the bomb hidden in a sweetmeat packet and a small bouquet. Following leads from Uday, the RAB personnel subsequently arrested another JMB suspect, Sheikh Arif Uddin, while raiding the Eastern Plaza at Hatirpool.
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