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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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April - 29 
The police arrested three activists of Hizbut Tawheed, an Islamist outfit, with over 500 leaflets near a conference venue of the Women Awami League at Singair in Manikganj district on April 29. They were identified as Mohammad Helal Sajual, Helal Hossain and Sohel.
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The police arrested three activists of Hizbut Tawheed, an Islamist outfit, with over 500 leaflets near a conference venue of the Women Awami League at Singair in Manikganj district on April 29. They were identified as Mohammad Helal Sajual, Helal Hossain and Sohel.
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April - 5 
Daily Star has reported that two persons, Din Mohammad and Sanwar Hossain, accused in the Chittagong arms haul case of April 1, 2004, surrendered to the Chittagong Metropolitan Sessions Judge's Court on April 5. Out of the 45 accused in the case, so far 22 persons have been arrested and five have su
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Daily Star has reported that two persons, Din Mohammad and Sanwar Hossain, accused in the Chittagong arms haul case of April 1, 2004, surrendered to the Chittagong Metropolitan Sessions Judge's Court on April 5. Out of the 45 accused in the case, so far 22 persons have been arrested and five have surrendered.
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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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August - 12 
On August 12, one person was killed and 50 others sustained injuries after several bombs were thrown at the Hazrat Shah Syed Ahammed shrine at Akhaura in eastern Bangladesh’s Brahmmanbaria district. Police said the home-made bombs were thrown during a religious festival where thousands of worshipper
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On August 12, one person was killed and 50 others sustained injuries after several bombs were thrown at the Hazrat Shah Syed Ahammed shrine at Akhaura in eastern Bangladesh’s Brahmmanbaria district. Police said the home-made bombs were thrown during a religious festival where thousands of worshippers gather each year at the shrine. Police have reportedly arrested two suspects in connection with the blasts.
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August - 13 
Jamal Mondol alias Jamal, a regional BCP leader, was killed in 'crossfire' between police and his accomplices at Jhawdia in the Kushtia district on August 13. Jamal was arrested from Laxmipur village under the sadar sub-district on the same day.
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Jamal Mondol alias Jamal, a regional BCP leader, was killed in 'crossfire' between police and his accomplices at Jhawdia in the Kushtia district on August 13. Jamal was arrested from Laxmipur village under the sadar sub-district on the same day.
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August - 14 
Two cadres of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) were killed in an encounter at Mohonpur in the Rajshahi district on August 14. Daily Star has reported that the two cadres, identified as Feroz Mollik and Bablu Khan, were arrested on the same day from Kaliakoir in Gazipur. They were later kille
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Two cadres of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) were killed in an encounter at Mohonpur in the Rajshahi district on August 14. Daily Star has reported that the two cadres, identified as Feroz Mollik and Bablu Khan, were arrested on the same day from Kaliakoir in Gazipur. They were later killed during a shoot out that occurred between the security forces and PBCP cadres. One shutter gun, one bullet, 66 bottles of phensidyl (a cough syrup) and two machetes were recovered from the encounter site.
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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 - 18 
Daily Star, quoting intelligence agencies, reported that the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) along with a ‘powerful foreign ally’ was involved in the August 17 explosions. An unnamed official said, "We know it well that they have gradually gathered much strength, but are they strong enough to
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Daily Star, quoting intelligence agencies, reported that the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) along with a ‘powerful foreign ally’ was involved in the August 17 explosions. An unnamed official said, "We know it well that they have gradually gathered much strength, but are they strong enough to do plan and carry out such an organised attack totally on their own?" It also stated that security agencies have arrested 135 suspects during raids across the country and that four persons arrested in connection with the explosions in Dhaka, Satkhira and Kushtia have admitted to being JMB cadres. An unnamed investigator, however, claimed that they do not know the motive and the target of the attacks or the masterminds. "The only thing they are owning up is that they became involved in the act to establish an Islamic rule in the country," he said.
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August - 19 
New Nation has reported that 25 persons, including three Imams (priests), were arrested on August 19 from the Rajshahi, Chapainawabganj, Dinajpur, Barisal and Nilphamari districts in connection with the serial bombings.
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New Nation has reported that 25 persons, including three Imams (priests), were arrested on August 19 from the Rajshahi, Chapainawabganj, Dinajpur, Barisal and Nilphamari districts in connection with the serial bombings.
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August - 22 
New Age has reported that a former director of the Islamic Foundation Bangladesh, Maulana Fariduddin Masud, was arrested at the Zia International Airport in Dhaka on August 22 for suspected involvement in the serial bombings. The immigration police detained him as he was about to board an Emirates A
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New Age has reported that a former director of the Islamic Foundation Bangladesh, Maulana Fariduddin Masud, was arrested at the Zia International Airport in Dhaka on August 22 for suspected involvement in the serial bombings. The immigration police detained him as he was about to board an Emirates Airlines flight to London. Masud is among the top 17 suspects of the countrywide blasts and the police have asked authorities to ensure that none of them leave the country. A police officer was quoted as saying in Independent that Masud is suspected to be a top leader of the JMB.
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August - 23 
Abdur Rashid alias Sagar, second-in-command of the Nuruzzaman alias Laltu group of the Janajuddha faction within Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed in a shootout between the police and PBCP cadres at Mirpur sub-district in Kushtia district. According to Daily Star, Rashid was arrested o
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Abdur Rashid alias Sagar, second-in-command of the Nuruzzaman alias Laltu group of the Janajuddha faction within Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed in a shootout between the police and PBCP cadres at Mirpur sub-district in Kushtia district. According to Daily Star, Rashid was arrested on August 23 by the Chuadanga police from Kadamtala village. Four police personnel were also injured in the encounter. A light gun, ten bullets and eight bombs were recovered from the encounter site.
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August - 23 
According to Daily Star, Azad Joardar alias Azi, second-in-command of the proscribed Gono Bahini, was killed in an encounter with the police in the Jhenidah district on August 23. Joardar was arrested on the same day by the Islamic University police from Choruibil village under Shailakupa sub-distri
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According to Daily Star, Azad Joardar alias Azi, second-in-command of the proscribed Gono Bahini, was killed in an encounter with the police in the Jhenidah district on August 23. Joardar was arrested on the same day by the Islamic University police from Choruibil village under Shailakupa sub-district. A light gun and four bullets were recovered from the encounter site.
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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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September - 30 
Two JMB cadres, Maolana Mizanur Rahman and Sheikh Iran Moula, were arrested from the Bagerhat district.
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Two JMB cadres, Maolana Mizanur Rahman and Sheikh Iran Moula, were arrested from the Bagerhat district.
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August - 24 
In the Khulna district, the police on August 24 arrested Director of Al Markajul Islamic Madrassa (seminary) and Orphanage, Barkatullah Morshed, from a seminary at Kadia village, suspecting his involvement in the blasts. Barkatullah is the younger brother of Akramuzzaman Bin Abdus Salam, Director of
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In the Khulna district, the police on August 24 arrested Director of Al Markajul Islamic Madrassa (seminary) and Orphanage, Barkatullah Morshed, from a seminary at Kadia village, suspecting his involvement in the blasts. Barkatullah is the younger brother of Akramuzzaman Bin Abdus Salam, Director of the Revival of Islamic Heritage Society, an organisation aided by Kuwait. Police said another brother of Salam, Mozammel Huq, is the chief organiser of the district JMB unit.
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August - 24 
On August 24, police arrested four Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) terrorists to board flights bound for Dubai and Saudi Arabia at the Zia International Airport in Dhaka. They were identified as Kabir Hossain and Abdur Razzak of Barisal, Shafiqur Rahman of Madaripur and Mohammad Alam of Savar.
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On August 24, police arrested four Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) terrorists to board flights bound for Dubai and Saudi Arabia at the Zia International Airport in Dhaka. They were identified as Kabir Hossain and Abdur Razzak of Barisal, Shafiqur Rahman of Madaripur and Mohammad Alam of Savar.
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August - 26 
On August 26, eleven Sarbahara Party cadres were arrested along with firearms from the Doulatdia KKS School premises of Goalundo area in Rajbari district. Independent has reported that police personnel carried out a raid following inputs regarding the presence of the outfit’s regional leader Shushil
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On August 26, eleven Sarbahara Party cadres were arrested along with firearms from the Doulatdia KKS School premises of Goalundo area in Rajbari district. Independent has reported that police personnel carried out a raid following inputs regarding the presence of the outfit’s regional leader Shushil and his associates. However, Sushil and his close associate Faruq managed to escape. A shutter gun was recovered from the incident site.
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August - 27 
On August 27, seven Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) terrorists were arrested from the Barpakhia Kwami Madrassa (seminary) at Delduar and adjoining areas in the Tangail district. The arrested cadres have been identified as Mazharul Haque alias Yaqub, Shahidur Rahman Khan, Moulana Ishaq, Zillur
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On August 27, seven Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) terrorists were arrested from the Barpakhia Kwami Madrassa (seminary) at Delduar and adjoining areas in the Tangail district. The arrested cadres have been identified as Mazharul Haque alias Yaqub, Shahidur Rahman Khan, Moulana Ishaq, Zillur Rahman, Abdus Sobhan, Yamin Miah and Rahmat Ullah alias Mamun.
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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 - 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 - 29 
Khulna district police arrested five suspected JMB activists from Dakop and Batiaghata subdistrict on August 29.
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Khulna district police arrested five suspected JMB activists from Dakop and Batiaghata subdistrict on August 29.
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August - 29 
Mohammad Mohsin, Joint Secretary (Political) in the home ministry, admitted that the Government is yet to 'dig out the root' of the August 17 bombing though some grassroot activists were arrested. "It was not possible for us to go to the root of the attack," he said and added that those who have con
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Mohammad Mohsin, Joint Secretary (Political) in the home ministry, admitted that the Government is yet to 'dig out the root' of the August 17 bombing though some grassroot activists were arrested. "It was not possible for us to go to the root of the attack," he said and added that those who have confessed to their involvement in the blasts are 'base-level workers.' 169 people have so far been arrested in connection with the blasts, he informed.
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August - 29 
On August 29, the police arrested 12 persons, including two Indians, in connection with the August 17 serial bomb blasts in different parts of the country, according to Daily Star. In Satkhira district, police arrested an Indian citizen, Gias Uddin, from Kalaroa Bazar. Hailing from Nityanandakati vi
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On August 29, the police arrested 12 persons, including two Indians, in connection with the August 17 serial bomb blasts in different parts of the country, according to Daily Star. In Satkhira district, police arrested an Indian citizen, Gias Uddin, from Kalaroa Bazar. Hailing from Nityanandakati village in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, Gias, a local leader of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), told police that he was tasked with blasting bombs at Satkhira bus terminal. In Naogaon, police arrested two active JMB members, Abul Kalam Azad and Abdul Majid Master, from Manda subdistrict. In Tangail, two out of seven arrestees reportedly admitted their link to the JMB, saying they had training at Delduar stadium a few months ago.
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August - 29 
Police arrested Ahle Hadith Andolan Bangladesh (Ahab) leader Zafarullah from Bamandanga village in Khulna district. At Panchagarh, police arrested Badiuzzaman, superintendent of the Panchagarh Satmera Darulfalah Dakhil Madrassa and Khalilur Rahman Pradhan alias Khalil Pradhan. In Bogra district, pol
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Police arrested Ahle Hadith Andolan Bangladesh (Ahab) leader Zafarullah from Bamandanga village in Khulna district. At Panchagarh, police arrested Badiuzzaman, superintendent of the Panchagarh Satmera Darulfalah Dakhil Madrassa and Khalilur Rahman Pradhan alias Khalil Pradhan. In Bogra district, police arrested three people from Chakdhonai village.
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August - 29 August - 30
16 more suspects of the August 17 countrywide bomb blasts, including Abdul Mannan, a leader of the Harkatul Jihad and Waliullah, a senior Jamaat'ul Mujahideen (JMB) leader, were arrested in separate incidents. Mannan, a teacher of Boira Qwami Madrassa at Belkuchi, was arrested from his Kandapara res
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16 more suspects of the August 17 countrywide bomb blasts, including Abdul Mannan, a leader of the Harkatul Jihad and Waliullah, a senior Jamaat'ul Mujahideen (JMB) leader, were arrested in separate incidents. Mannan, a teacher of Boira Qwami Madrassa at Belkuchi, was arrested from his Kandapara residence in the Sirajganj district on August 29. The police also seized some military uniform and documents from his house. Waliullah was arrested from Bashabo bazaar in Dhaka on August 30.
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August - 30 
A regional leader of the Biplobi Communist Party, identified as Takbir alias Lata, was killed in a shoot out between his accomplices and the police at Kotchandpur sub-district in the Jhenidah district on August 30. The slain cadre was earlier arrested from Ghagha-Talshar village on the same day. Whi
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A regional leader of the Biplobi Communist Party, identified as Takbir alias Lata, was killed in a shoot out between his accomplices and the police at Kotchandpur sub-district in the Jhenidah district on August 30. The slain cadre was earlier arrested from Ghagha-Talshar village on the same day. While three police personnel were injured, one pipe-gun and two bullets were recovered from the incident site.
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August - 30 
Daily Star has reported that on August 30, police arrested the President of Chittagong unit of Ahle Hadith Andolon Bangladesh (AHAB), Sadrul Alam, who is a nephew of the outfit’s chief, Asadullah Al Ghalib, in connection with the August 17 serial bombings from Chittagong. Sadrul, a foreman at the st
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Daily Star has reported that on August 30, police arrested the President of Chittagong unit of Ahle Hadith Andolon Bangladesh (AHAB), Sadrul Alam, who is a nephew of the outfit’s chief, Asadullah Al Ghalib, in connection with the August 17 serial bombings from Chittagong. Sadrul, a foreman at the state-run TSP fertiliser factory in Chittagong, was arrested subsequent to information provided by Abdus Sattar Mollah, a guard of Ahle Hadith Jame Masjid and Darul Hadith Salachhia Madrassa (seminary) in Chittagong. Eight other suspects have also been arrested from different parts of the country subsequent to the interrogation of Sadrul Alam.
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August - 30 
On August 30, Abdur Rashid, a regional leader of the bomb squad of Khulna division unit of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), was arrested from Khalishpur.
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On August 30, Abdur Rashid, a regional leader of the bomb squad of Khulna division unit of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), was arrested from Khalishpur.
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August - 30 
On August 30, the second-in-command of JMB Khulna division, Farhad Ahmed Bulbul, was arrested from Nagarkanda in Faridpur.
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On August 30, the second-in-command of JMB Khulna division, Farhad Ahmed Bulbul, was arrested from Nagarkanda in Faridpur.
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August - 31 
Saiful Islam, believed to have a nexus with the JMB, was arrested from his house at Sakrai Char village in the Tangail district.
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Saiful Islam, believed to have a nexus with the JMB, was arrested from his house at Sakrai Char village in the Tangail district.
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August - 31 
The Joypurhat police arrested a JMB leader Dulal Hossain from Hichmi village.
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The Joypurhat police arrested a JMB leader Dulal Hossain from Hichmi village.
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August - 5 
Army personnel on August 5 night arrested two members of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF), identified as Iron Chakma and Shantu Chakma in Khagrachhari area and recovered an AK 47 rifle with 30 bullets and a Chinese rifle from their possession.
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Army personnel on August 5 night arrested two members of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF), identified as Iron Chakma and Shantu Chakma in Khagrachhari area and recovered an AK 47 rifle with 30 bullets and a Chinese rifle 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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December - 1 
A Government employee was killed and 30 people sustained injuries in a suicide bomb attack by suspected Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) terrorists in front of the office of the Deputy Commissioner in the Gazipur district on December 1, according to Daily Star. Police arrested the severely inju
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A Government employee was killed and 30 people sustained injuries in a suicide bomb attack by suspected Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) terrorists in front of the office of the Deputy Commissioner in the Gazipur district on December 1, according to Daily Star. Police arrested the severely injured suicide bomber, who was in the guise of a tea-vendor, from the spot immediately after the blast. The suicide bomber, identified as Abdur Razzak, claimed that he is a JMB member.
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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 - 1 
The second-in-command of the PBCP-Janajuddha faction, Sumon, was arrested from the Mohammadpur area in capital Dhaka on December 1.
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The second-in-command of the PBCP-Janajuddha faction, Sumon, was arrested from the Mohammadpur area in capital Dhaka on December 1.
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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 
As part of a crackdown on the Islamist militants, security agencies on December 11 arrested 18 suspected JMB cadres from Dhaka, Kishoreganj, Satkhira and Bagerhat.
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As part of a crackdown on the Islamist militants, security agencies on December 11 arrested 18 suspected JMB cadres from Dhaka, Kishoreganj, Satkhira and Bagerhat.
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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 - 13 
On December 13, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested two militants, including the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) 'operations commander' Ataur Rahman alias Sunny, from the Tejgaon area of capital Dhaka, according to Daily Star. The report further said that Sunny is the younger broth
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On December 13, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested two militants, including the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) 'operations commander' Ataur Rahman alias Sunny, from the Tejgaon area of capital Dhaka, according to Daily Star. The report further said that Sunny is the younger brother of JMB chief Shaikh Abdur Rahman and also one of the seven members of the highest policymaking body of the outfit. According to the report, Sunny was arrested on the basis of information provided by another JMB cadre, Fariduzzaman Swapan, who was arrested from his house at Kalabagan in Dhaka city on the same day.
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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 - 15 
On December 15, police arrested two suicide squad members of the JMB, Masidul Islam alias Masud alias Bhutto of Chapainawabganj and Abdullah alias Khairul Islam alias Selim of Mymensingh, along with their landlord in Sylhet. A day earlier, the Cox’s Bazaar district police arrested three suspected JM
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On December 15, police arrested two suicide squad members of the JMB, Masidul Islam alias Masud alias Bhutto of Chapainawabganj and Abdullah alias Khairul Islam alias Selim of Mymensingh, along with their landlord in Sylhet. A day earlier, the Cox’s Bazaar district police arrested three suspected JMB cadres from Rastarpara village.
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December - 25 
According to Daily Star, two suspected Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants, Ershad Hossain and Ebadul, were arrested from Bhomra check post in the Sadar sub-district in Satkhira district on December 25.
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According to Daily Star, two suspected Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants, Ershad Hossain and Ebadul, were arrested from Bhomra check post in the Sadar sub-district in Satkhira district on December 25.
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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 - 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 December - 20
Daily Star reports that nine suspected members of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), including a financier of the outfit were arrested from different parts of the country on December 19 and 20. Three of the JMB suspects were arrested in Joypurhat, two in Narayanganj, and one each in Chittago
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Daily Star reports that nine suspected members of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), including a financier of the outfit were arrested from different parts of the country on December 19 and 20. Three of the JMB suspects were arrested in Joypurhat, two in Narayanganj, and one each in Chittagong, Barisal and Tangail.
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December - 21 
Police arrested six persons, including a suspected 'regional commander' of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), in the Gaibandha district on December 21.
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Police arrested six persons, including a suspected 'regional commander' of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), in the Gaibandha district on December 21.
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December - 22 
According to Daily Star, two cadres of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), Miarul Islam and Abdul Hamid, were arrested from Kola village and Baradi market respectively in the Sadar sub-district of Meherpur district on December 22. Four explosives were recovered from t
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According to Daily Star, two cadres of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), Miarul Islam and Abdul Hamid, were arrested from Kola village and Baradi market respectively in the Sadar sub-district of Meherpur district on December 22. Four explosives were recovered from them.
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December - 22 
In Khulna district, a cadre of the New Biplobi Communist Party, identified as Shudhir Mallick Ozha, was arrested from his house at Baratia village on December 22. According to police sources, Ozha, involved in three murder cases and some other criminal cases, had fled to India following security for
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In Khulna district, a cadre of the New Biplobi Communist Party, identified as Shudhir Mallick Ozha, was arrested from his house at Baratia village on December 22. According to police sources, Ozha, involved in three murder cases and some other criminal cases, had fled to India following security force operations and had returned to the area on December 21.
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December - 24 
In the same district, another JMB cadre, Habibur Rahman alias Ismail, was arrested near Daulatpur Government BL College on December 24. Police sources said that Habibur is an Ehsar (‘commander’) of the outfit.
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In the same district, another JMB cadre, Habibur Rahman alias Ismail, was arrested near Daulatpur Government BL College on December 24. Police sources said that Habibur is an Ehsar (‘commander’) of the outfit.
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December - 25 
Rapid Action Battalion personnel arrested an Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadre, Rafiqul Alam Ripon, from the Shalgaria area of Pabna district along with three video compact discs (CDs) containing speeches of the Osama bin Laden. The CDs also contained instructions on the art of assembling explosives
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Rapid Action Battalion personnel arrested an Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadre, Rafiqul Alam Ripon, from the Shalgaria area of Pabna district along with three video compact discs (CDs) containing speeches of the Osama bin Laden. The CDs also contained instructions on the art of assembling explosives and information about militants active in the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir. In addition, three books on jihad were also recovered from his house.
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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 
On December 26, the police are reported to have arrested Lutfar Rahman, ‘chief counsellor’ of Rajshahi zone Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), from the Bagmara area. According to Daily Star, the arrest was made following information obtained from Ataur Rahman Sunny, the detained JMB ‘military co
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On December 26, the police are reported to have arrested Lutfar Rahman, ‘chief counsellor’ of Rajshahi zone Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), from the Bagmara area. According to Daily Star, the arrest was made following information obtained from Ataur Rahman Sunny, the detained JMB ‘military commander’. A teacher of management at Mollah Azad Memorial Degree College at Atrai in the Naogaon district, Lutfar had been evading arrest since Bangla Bhai went into hiding in 2004. Subsequent to his arrest, local Bangladesh Nationalist Party and Jamaat-e-Islami leaders are reportedly lobbying for his release.
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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 
Independent reports that security force personnel arrested six suspected Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) cadres from different parts of the country on December 29. Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested a suspected JMB cadre, Abdullah Bhuiyan, of North Uttar Khan from Dhaka’s Uttara l
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Independent reports that security force personnel arrested six suspected Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) cadres from different parts of the country on December 29. Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested a suspected JMB cadre, Abdullah Bhuiyan, of North Uttar Khan from Dhaka’s Uttara locality. Two suspected JMB cadres, identified as Farid Mollah and Maulana Mostaq Ahmed, were arrested from Baniachang sub-district of Habiganj district. Two more JMB cadres, Abdus Salam and Sheikh Rafiqul Islam, were arrested during separate drives from Dashani and the premises of the Islamic Foundation at Mithapukur area of Bagerhat. Kamal Uddin, teacher of Katarai madrassa (seminary) was arrested from Sadar sub-district in the Moulvibazaar district for his suspected links with the JMB.
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December - 30 
A suspected JMB militant, Faisal Sadiq, was arrested on December 30 by immigration police at Bhomra land port in Satkhira district while he was reportedly fleeing to India using a fake passport, according to Daily Star.
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A suspected JMB militant, Faisal Sadiq, was arrested on December 30 by immigration police at Bhomra land port in Satkhira district while he was reportedly fleeing to India using a fake passport, according to Daily Star.
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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 
Security forces arrested Zaiur Rahman alias Sagar, ‘divisional second in-command’ of the banned Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), in the southwestern town of Khulna on December 31, according to AFP.
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Security forces arrested Zaiur Rahman alias Sagar, ‘divisional second in-command’ of the banned Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), in the southwestern town of Khulna on December 31, according to AFP.
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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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December - 5 
According to Daily Star, security forces on December 5 arrested an explosives supplier of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), identified as Tariqul, in the Rajshahi district. The Government is, however, yet to confirm the arrest although State Minister for Home Affairs, Lutfozzaman Babar, on
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According to Daily Star, security forces on December 5 arrested an explosives supplier of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), identified as Tariqul, in the Rajshahi district. The Government is, however, yet to confirm the arrest although State Minister for Home Affairs, Lutfozzaman Babar, on December 5 claimed to have "good news" for the nation. "You will come to learn about it when time comes," he reportedly said.
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December - 5 
Police on December 5 arrested a Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) cadre, Enayetullah Ujjal, whom they described as the mastermind behind the suicide attacks in Gazipur, from an unspecified area of the city, according to Daily Star. The report says that Ujjal, a bomb-maker and recruiter of the su
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Police on December 5 arrested a Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) cadre, Enayetullah Ujjal, whom they described as the mastermind behind the suicide attacks in Gazipur, from an unspecified area of the city, according to Daily Star. The report says that Ujjal, a bomb-maker and recruiter of the suicide attackers in Gazipur, was arrested while assembling an explosive for use in the district.
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December - 7 
Police arrested a National Security Intelligence junior officer, Nesar Uddin, and his two associates for renting a house to the JMB ‘regional commander’, Jewel, who is believed to be the mastermind of the Gazipur blasts. Further, police on December 7 arrested Mohiuddin Faruqi, suspected ‘regional co
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Police arrested a National Security Intelligence junior officer, Nesar Uddin, and his two associates for renting a house to the JMB ‘regional commander’, Jewel, who is believed to be the mastermind of the Gazipur blasts. Further, police on December 7 arrested Mohiuddin Faruqi, suspected ‘regional commander’ of JMB's Khulna division, who also is an Islami Oikya Jote leader from the Msitripiara village.
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December - 9 
A suspected Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militant, identified as Ebaidullah, was arrested from the Dhaka-based Baitul Mukarram mosque on December 9, according to Daily Star. Ebaidullah reportedly carried a diary with him, which contained a quotation saying, "We have to spread out our networ
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A suspected Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militant, identified as Ebaidullah, was arrested from the Dhaka-based Baitul Mukarram mosque on December 9, according to Daily Star. Ebaidullah reportedly carried a diary with him, which contained a quotation saying, "We have to spread out our network sacrificing our lives".
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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 
In Kushtia district, a JMB militant belonging to the Hindu Community, identified as Sadhan Kumar Debnath, was arrested along with his father and two other JMB militants from an unspecified location under Bheramara police station. Police suspects that the JMB militants had planned to recruit him into
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In Kushtia district, a JMB militant belonging to the Hindu Community, identified as Sadhan Kumar Debnath, was arrested along with his father and two other JMB militants from an unspecified location under Bheramara police station. Police suspects that the JMB militants had planned to recruit him into the outfit’s suicide squad after converting him into Islam.
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February - 1 February - 2
Three left-wing extremists were killed in separate incidents of crossfire with the police personnel in Kushtia and Pabna districts on February 2. Police in Pabna district said they had arrested Saleh Uddin and Shariful Islam, cadres of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), from Bilclandiha villa
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Three left-wing extremists were killed in separate incidents of crossfire with the police personnel in Kushtia and Pabna districts on February 2. Police in Pabna district said they had arrested Saleh Uddin and Shariful Islam, cadres of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), from Bilclandiha village on February 1. Following their confessional statement, the police on February 2 took the two to Bichalandi to recover firearms hidden by them, when PBCP cadres reportedly opened fire on the police personnel. In the ensuing encounter, Saleh and Shariful were killed and Sub-Inspector Asif Uddin and three constables of Santhia Police Station were injured. The police also retrieved two shutter-guns and five bullets from the incident site.
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February - 10 
On February 10, the Rapid Action Battalion arrested the 'second-in-command' of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) Janajuddha faction, identified as Shamim alias Muhit Malitha, along with two of his accomplices from a club in the Gulshan area of capital Dhaka.
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On February 10, the Rapid Action Battalion arrested the 'second-in-command' of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) Janajuddha faction, identified as Shamim alias Muhit Malitha, along with two of his accomplices from a club in the Gulshan area of capital Dhaka.
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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 - 11 
In another incident, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested a regional leader of the PBCP, identified as Tarique alias Rabiul Islam, in Naogaon on the night of February 11.
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In another incident, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested a regional leader of the PBCP, identified as Tarique alias Rabiul Islam, in Naogaon on the night of February 11.
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February - 23 
The police arrested a Professor of Arabic at Rajshahi University, Dr Muhammad Asadullah al-Ghalib, chief of another Islamist outfit, the Ahle Hadith Andolon Bangladesh, and three of his close associates. They also conducted raids in different parts of the northern region but reportedly failed to arr
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The police arrested a Professor of Arabic at Rajshahi University, Dr Muhammad Asadullah al-Ghalib, chief of another Islamist outfit, the Ahle Hadith Andolon Bangladesh, and three of his close associates. They also conducted raids in different parts of the northern region but reportedly failed to arrest Siddiqul Islam alias Bangla Bhai, chief of the JMJB
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February - 2 
According to Daily Star, the 12 activists of Islamist outfit, Jamaatul Mujahidin, arrested in the Natore district on February 2 have links with the Jamaat-e-Islami and its student front, the Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS). Sources in security agencies said the arrestees confessed during interrogation t
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According to Daily Star, the 12 activists of Islamist outfit, Jamaatul Mujahidin, arrested in the Natore district on February 2 have links with the Jamaat-e-Islami and its student front, the Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS). Sources in security agencies said the arrestees confessed during interrogation that a Jaamat worker and teacher at Natore City College had asked them to gather at Shadhupara Ahle Hadith Jama Masjid (mosque) in Natore for physical training. Police had arrested them from the mosque. Of the militants, Madrassa (seminary) teacher, Alauddin, is a ward unit president of the Jamaat in Halsha. Another arrestee, Alauddin's student Saiful Islam, is an ICS activist, while four others, Forman Ali, Shahidul Islam, Anwarul Islam and Mokhlesur Rahman, are Jamaat members while Ahsan Habib, a student of Dastanabad Dakhil Madrasa, is a ICS cadre.
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February - 2 
An alleged activist of the outlawed Purba Banglar Communist Party's (PBCP) Janajuddha faction was arrested on February 2 from his house for threatening eight journalists and a police official in the Satkhira district. He was identified as Alamgir Hossain Monju of village Dadpur in the Tala upazila (
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An alleged activist of the outlawed Purba Banglar Communist Party's (PBCP) Janajuddha faction was arrested on February 2 from his house for threatening eight journalists and a police official in the Satkhira district. He was identified as Alamgir Hossain Monju of village Dadpur in the Tala upazila (subdistrict).
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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 - 22 
Daily Star has reported that 12 suspected militants of the Jamaatul Mujahideen (JM) were arrested on February 22 in Gaibandha. Of the 12, Habibur Rahman and Raju Sarder had confessed to holding training and motivational sessions at mosques and seminaries to encourage ‘Islamic movement’. During the r
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Daily Star has reported that 12 suspected militants of the Jamaatul Mujahideen (JM) were arrested on February 22 in Gaibandha. Of the 12, Habibur Rahman and Raju Sarder had confessed to holding training and motivational sessions at mosques and seminaries to encourage ‘Islamic movement’. During the raids, police also recovered membership forms of the Al-Haramain Foundation in Arabic, seven books on Islamic movement and a few copies of a monthly magazine, Al Maghazi. Police arrested two more Islamist militants at Panchbibi in the Joypurhat district and another JM cadre in Thakurgaon.
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February - 23 
The Daily Star has reported that the Government does not plan to press any sedition charge against the Islamist militant leaders arrested from Rajshahi district on February 23."There are already some cases of murder, bomb attack and robbery filed against them [the four arrested leaders of Ahle Hadit
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The Daily Star has reported that the Government does not plan to press any sedition charge against the Islamist militant leaders arrested from Rajshahi district on February 23."There are already some cases of murder, bomb attack and robbery filed against them [the four arrested leaders of Ahle Hadith Andolon Bangladesh (Ahab)] with different police stations and they will now be tried for those charges," said an unnamed official.
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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 - 25 
On 25th February, two cadres of the Jamaat-ul-Mujahidin, identified as Qaree Nazrul, a teacher at the Shibganj Hajardighi Islamia Madrassa, and Nurul Islam, a teacher at Chandpur Dakhil Madrassa, were arrested from Shibganj in the Chapai Nawabganj district.
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On 25th February, two cadres of the Jamaat-ul-Mujahidin, identified as Qaree Nazrul, a teacher at the Shibganj Hajardighi Islamia Madrassa, and Nurul Islam, a teacher at Chandpur Dakhil Madrassa, were arrested from Shibganj in the Chapai Nawabganj district.
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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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February - 28 March - 1
According to New Nation, five suspected Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) cadres were arrested from Joypurhat on February 28 and four of them were granted four-day police remand on March 1 by a magistrate court. The police arrested vice-president of the Joypurhat unit of Ahle Hadith Andolan Ba
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According to New Nation, five suspected Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) cadres were arrested from Joypurhat on February 28 and four of them were granted four-day police remand on March 1 by a magistrate court. The police arrested vice-president of the Joypurhat unit of Ahle Hadith Andolan Bangladesh, Anisur Rahman, its secretary Khalilur Rahman, two Imams of two mosques Mostafa Ali and Salimullah and Ahle Hadith member Golam Mostafa.
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February - 3 
Police have arrested three Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) activists and detained 18 people for questioning from Habiganj and Sylhet in connection with the January 27-grenade blasts at Habiganj that left former Finance Minister, SAMS Kibria, and four others dead.
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Police have arrested three Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) activists and detained 18 people for questioning from Habiganj and Sylhet in connection with the January 27-grenade blasts at Habiganj that left former Finance Minister, SAMS Kibria, and four others dead.
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February - 3 February - 4
Manik alias Kashai Manik, a regional leader of the Janajuddha faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), was killed in a crossfire with the police at Raghunathpur village in Pabna district on February 4. The police had arrested Manik from Chinakhara village on February 3 and had taken him to R
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Manik alias Kashai Manik, a regional leader of the Janajuddha faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), was killed in a crossfire with the police at Raghunathpur village in Pabna district on February 4. The police had arrested Manik from Chinakhara village on February 3 and had taken him to Raghunathpur village to recover arms and ammunition possessed by his associates. On reaching the spot, his accomplices opened fire and in the ensuing encounter, Manik was killed. The police also recovered a revolver, a shutter gun, some sharp weapons and ammunition from the incident site.
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February - 4 
A leader of the Jamaatul Mujahidin, Farman Ali, now in police custody, said the Islamist outfit had planned to launch attacks on NGO workers ‘who had violated the rules of Islam’. "Non-governmental organisations employ woman workers, who always move on the roads violating the rules of Islam," Farman
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A leader of the Jamaatul Mujahidin, Farman Ali, now in police custody, said the Islamist outfit had planned to launch attacks on NGO workers ‘who had violated the rules of Islam’. "Non-governmental organisations employ woman workers, who always move on the roads violating the rules of Islam," Farman reportedly told the police during interrogation, claiming himself as a group leader of the organisation. As reported earlier, the Natore police had arrested 12 Jamaatul Mujahidin activists, including Farman, from Pirganj Sadhupara mosque under Sadar subdistrict on January 31.
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February - 4 February - 5
On February 5, police detained Abdul Quaiyum, a senior Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader of Habiganj district in the capital Dhaka, as a suspect in the January-27 grenade attack. A day earlier, the Habiganj Sadar police showed two local BNP leaders as arrested under Section 54 of the Crimina
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On February 5, police detained Abdul Quaiyum, a senior Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader of Habiganj district in the capital Dhaka, as a suspect in the January-27 grenade attack. A day earlier, the Habiganj Sadar police showed two local BNP leaders as arrested under Section 54 of the Criminal Procedure Code and remanded them to 7-day custody.
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February - 5 February - 6
Abdus Samad, a regional leader of the left-wing extremist Sarbahara party, was killed during crossfire with police personnel at Koijuri village in the Pabna district on February 6. Samad, who was arrested at Laxmipur village on February 5, was taken to Koijuri to seize hidden firearms following his
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Abdus Samad, a regional leader of the left-wing extremist Sarbahara party, was killed during crossfire with police personnel at Koijuri village in the Pabna district on February 6. Samad, who was arrested at Laxmipur village on February 5, was taken to Koijuri to seize hidden firearms following his statement, when the encounter occurred.
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February - 6 
On February 6, police arrested two Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) cadres, identified as Zafar Sardar and Masud Hasan, from their homes in the Ramrama village of Rajshahi district. The police had reportedly acted on information given by the JMJB chief of Bagmara, Abdus Sattar Master, who was
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On February 6, police arrested two Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) cadres, identified as Zafar Sardar and Masud Hasan, from their homes in the Ramrama village of Rajshahi district. The police had reportedly acted on information given by the JMJB chief of Bagmara, Abdus Sattar Master, who was arrested earlier.
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January - 12 
On the same day, a regional leader of the Janajuddha faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) in Jhenidah was killed in similar circumstances. He was earlier arrested from the Khamr area in Dhaka and was taken to Jhingerpara village in Jhenidah district. Two rifles and 10 bullets were recover
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On the same day, a regional leader of the Janajuddha faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) in Jhenidah was killed in similar circumstances. He was earlier arrested from the Khamr area in Dhaka and was taken to Jhingerpara village in Jhenidah district. Two rifles and 10 bullets were recovered from the encounter site.
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January - 12 
Two leaders of the proscribed Gono Mukti Fouz (GMF), including its former ‘general secretary’ Billal Hossain and an ‘advisor’ of the outfit in Kushtia region, Mahamudul Haq Dilu, were killed in an encounter with the police at Swastipur village in Kushtia district after being arrested from the Motijh
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Two leaders of the proscribed Gono Mukti Fouz (GMF), including its former ‘general secretary’ Billal Hossain and an ‘advisor’ of the outfit in Kushtia region, Mahamudul Haq Dilu, were killed in an encounter with the police at Swastipur village in Kushtia district after being arrested from the Motijheel area in capital Dhaka on January 12. Both were taken there for the recovery of illegal arms when the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) party was attacked by the GMF cadres. The arrested leaders tried to escape and were reportedly killed in the crossfire. Two RAB personnel were injured and three rifles and 18 bullets were recovered from the incident site.
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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 
According to the information provided by an arrested Jamatul Mujahideen (JM) cadre, the JM militants were involved in the January 15 bomb attack on a folk theatre show in Laxmikola village in Shahjahanpur sub-district of Bogra. The JM cadre Shafiquallh was arrested on January 17 from Chaksudur villa
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According to the information provided by an arrested Jamatul Mujahideen (JM) cadre, the JM militants were involved in the January 15 bomb attack on a folk theatre show in Laxmikola village in Shahjahanpur sub-district of Bogra. The JM cadre Shafiquallh was arrested on January 17 from Chaksudur village in Gabtoli sub-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 - 18 
According to Daily Star, police in Khulna, with effect from January 18, has started a special drive to arrest members of women suicide squad of the Janajuddho faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP).
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According to Daily Star, police in Khulna, with effect from January 18, has started a special drive to arrest members of women suicide squad of the Janajuddho faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP).
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January - 22 January - 24
On January 22, three cadres of the vigilante Islamist outfit, Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB), were killed by an angry mob following the killing of Mahbub Hossain Dewan, the Awami League publicity secretary, at ward no. 9 of Taherpur municipality and a subsequent attack on a local body chair
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On January 22, three cadres of the vigilante Islamist outfit, Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB), were killed by an angry mob following the killing of Mahbub Hossain Dewan, the Awami League publicity secretary, at ward no. 9 of Taherpur municipality and a subsequent attack on a local body chairman in the Bagmara area of Rajshahi district. Following the killings, at least 50 people, including eight police personnel, were injured in clashes between the police and JMJB cadres at Bhabaniganj in Bagmara on January 24. Police also arrested 64 JMJB cadres, but did not detain any of the leaders who led the attacks.
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January - 28 
Four persons, including two associates of vigilante Islamist group Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) chief Bangla Bhai, were arrested from the Hamir Kuchha area of Rajshahi district on January 28. According to Daily Star, the two others, Afzal Hossain and Hekmat Ali, are activists of the Purba
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Four persons, including two associates of vigilante Islamist group Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) chief Bangla Bhai, were arrested from the Hamir Kuchha area of Rajshahi district on January 28. According to Daily Star, the two others, Afzal Hossain and Hekmat Ali, are activists of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP).
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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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January - 30 
According to Daily Star, preliminary investigations by the security agencies have revealed a section of the ruling Bangladesh National Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami activists to be the prime suspects in the January 27-grenade blasts that killed former Finance Minister, S A Kibria, and four others
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According to Daily Star, preliminary investigations by the security agencies have revealed a section of the ruling Bangladesh National Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami activists to be the prime suspects in the January 27-grenade blasts that killed former Finance Minister, S A Kibria, and four others in the Habiganj district. Police on January 30-night detained two persons affiliated to the ruling coalition on suspicion of having links to the incident. Some unnamed police officials said that several activists and criminals allegedly belonging to the BNP and Jamaat might have been involved in the grenade blasts. "We are considering every possibility and ruling out nothing. But right now, our analysis shows that the local BNP leaders are most benefited from Kibria's death," said an official.
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January - 31 
A businessman, identified as Bishu Aich, is reported to have died as suspected Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres lobbed an unspecified number of bombs at a shopping centre in the Kotwali area of Chittagong on January 31. Police arrested two ICS cadres, Shah Alam and Shahabuddin, in this connection,
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A businessman, identified as Bishu Aich, is reported to have died as suspected Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres lobbed an unspecified number of bombs at a shopping centre in the Kotwali area of Chittagong on January 31. Police arrested two ICS cadres, Shah Alam and Shahabuddin, in this connection, reported The Independent.
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January - 31 
On January 31, the Natore police, reportedly with the help of villagers, arrested 12 Jamaatul Mujahidin activists and followers of vigilante Islamist leader, Bangla Bhai, from the Pirganj Sadhupara mosque in the Natore district.
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On January 31, the Natore police, reportedly with the help of villagers, arrested 12 Jamaatul Mujahidin activists and followers of vigilante Islamist leader, Bangla Bhai, from the Pirganj Sadhupara mosque in the Natore district.
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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 - 12 
According to Daily Star, a former Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) leader, Ekhlasur Rahman Ekhlas, an accused in the killing of Khulna Metropolitan Journalists' Union president Sheikh Belaluddin, has confessed to the crime on July 12 at the Khulna Metropolitan Magistrate's court. Ekhlas was arrested from
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According to Daily Star, a former Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) leader, Ekhlasur Rahman Ekhlas, an accused in the killing of Khulna Metropolitan Journalists' Union president Sheikh Belaluddin, has confessed to the crime on July 12 at the Khulna Metropolitan Magistrate's court. Ekhlas was arrested from Rupsha ferry terminal area on the same day. In his confessional statement, Ekhlas said five to seven people, including himself, took part in the killing of Belaluddin on February 5, 2005.
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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 - 2 
Meanwhile, on the same day, the Special Branch (SB) of police arrested a Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) cadre Moshiur Rahman Peter, accused of attacking a journalist on June 28. Peter, nephew of Deputy Minister for Land Ruhul Quddus Talukder Dulu had attacked and injured Shahikul Islam, Dai
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Meanwhile, on the same day, the Special Branch (SB) of police arrested a Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) cadre Moshiur Rahman Peter, accused of attacking a journalist on June 28. Peter, nephew of Deputy Minister for Land Ruhul Quddus Talukder Dulu had attacked and injured Shahikul Islam, Daily Janakantha correspondent of Bagmara, for assisting journalists to report on Bangla Bhai men and the activities of JMJB.
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July - 23 
On July 23, three suspected tribal arms smugglers were arrested by the army from Parjatan Motel at Meghla in the Bandarban district. Official sources said the army personnel, following a tip off, raided the motel and arrested Nirmal Chakma, Aungtui Prue Marma and Zunthan Bown, who reportedly confess
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On July 23, three suspected tribal arms smugglers were arrested by the army from Parjatan Motel at Meghla in the Bandarban district. Official sources said the army personnel, following a tip off, raided the motel and arrested Nirmal Chakma, Aungtui Prue Marma and Zunthan Bown, who reportedly confessed that they were waiting for collection of illegal firearms from the area.
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July - 23 
On the same day, a Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) cadre, who worked as a driver to the outfit’s leader Bangla Bhai, was arrested along with two of his accomplices from Kaliganj Bazaar in the Rajshahi district. Daily Star has reported that Shahidul Islam belonging to Moddhya Jhina village in
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On the same day, a Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) cadre, who worked as a driver to the outfit’s leader Bangla Bhai, was arrested along with two of his accomplices from Kaliganj Bazaar in the Rajshahi district. Daily Star has reported that Shahidul Islam belonging to Moddhya Jhina village in Bagmara along with Ameer Ali and Altaf Hossain were attempting to abduct a shop owner when they were captured by the local people and subsequently handed over to the police.
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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 - 25 July - 26
Army personnel arrested seven tribals and recovered 17 firearms and a large number of bullets from the Sinduchhari area of Mahalchhari sub-district in Khagrachhari district during raids on July 25 and 26, according to Daily Star. The arrests were made subsequent to armed clashes between cadres of th
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Army personnel arrested seven tribals and recovered 17 firearms and a large number of bullets from the Sinduchhari area of Mahalchhari sub-district in Khagrachhari district during raids on July 25 and 26, according to Daily Star. The arrests were made subsequent to armed clashes between cadres of the Janasanghati Samity and United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF) in Sinduchhari earlier this week. These two groups are reportedly trying to establish their supremacy in the area. The recovered firearms include four pipe guns, two foreign made revolvers, seven pistols, four LG, one country made gun and a large number of bullets.
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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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July - 3 
Separately, Haji Munir Ahmed, one of main accused in the April 1, 2004 arms recovery case, was arrested on July 3 from Chochala area in Chittagong. Daily Star has reported that Ahmed was a member of an illegal trade syndicate active in the CUFL jetty area.
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Separately, Haji Munir Ahmed, one of main accused in the April 1, 2004 arms recovery case, was arrested on July 3 from Chochala area in Chittagong. Daily Star has reported that Ahmed was a member of an illegal trade syndicate active in the CUFL jetty area.
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July - 4 
Two suspected cadres of the proscribed Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) were arrested on July 4 on charges of extortion in the Nilphamari district. According to official sources, the arrested cadres, identified as Rezaul and Azad, who had demanded Taka One lakh from the Local Government and E
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Two suspected cadres of the proscribed Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) were arrested on July 4 on charges of extortion in the Nilphamari district. According to official sources, the arrested cadres, identified as Rezaul and Azad, who had demanded Taka One lakh from the Local Government and Engineering Department, were arrested when they had reached the office to collect the amount.
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July - 5 
On July 5, Sahabuddin Laskar alias Dhira, a leader of the Jamaat-e-Islami and a key suspect in the August 21, 2004 grenade attack on the Awami League rally in Dhaka, was arrested from the Malibagh area of the capital. Official sources said that he is an illegal firearms dealer and has close links to
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On July 5, Sahabuddin Laskar alias Dhira, a leader of the Jamaat-e-Islami and a key suspect in the August 21, 2004 grenade attack on the Awami League rally in Dhaka, was arrested from the Malibagh area of the capital. Official sources said that he is an illegal firearms dealer and has close links to Islamist militants and extremists since 1992. He reportedly also received training in a foreign country in the handling of arms and ammunition.
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June - 1 
The Rapid Action Battalion personnel arrested Mosharraf Chowkider, second-in-command of the outlawed Sarbahara party, in the Barisal city on June 1, according to Independent.
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The Rapid Action Battalion personnel arrested Mosharraf Chowkider, second-in-command of the outlawed Sarbahara party, in the Barisal city on June 1, according to Independent.
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June - 10 
A Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) cadre, Joynal was arrested from Chaksadu village in Gabtoli sub-district in Bogra district. Official sources said that the arrested cadre was involved in the bombing incident of a drama programme at Shahjahanpur sub-district.
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A Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) cadre, Joynal was arrested from Chaksadu village in Gabtoli sub-district in Bogra district. Official sources said that the arrested cadre was involved in the bombing incident of a drama programme at Shahjahanpur sub-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 - 12 
Daily Star reports that, on June 12, security forces arrested four cadres of the Myanmarese anti-government guerrilla outfit, the National United Party of Arakan (NUPA), including its ‘president’ Tai Jo Khoy at Naikkhongchhari in Bandarban district. According to the report, the Bangladesh Rifles (BD
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Daily Star reports that, on June 12, security forces arrested four cadres of the Myanmarese anti-government guerrilla outfit, the National United Party of Arakan (NUPA), including its ‘president’ Tai Jo Khoy at Naikkhongchhari in Bandarban district. According to the report, the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) sources have confirmed the arrest and have said the arrested cadres are being interrogated at an unspecified place.
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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 - 17 
Daily Star has reported that on June 17, nine militants belonging to the Manipur-based outfit, the People's Liberation Army (PLA), were arrested during a raid at Kalaghata in the Bandarban district. Some Indian currency notes, a binocular and some documents were recovered from their possession. Offi
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Daily Star has reported that on June 17, nine militants belonging to the Manipur-based outfit, the People's Liberation Army (PLA), were arrested during a raid at Kalaghata in the Bandarban district. Some Indian currency notes, a binocular and some documents were recovered from their possession. Official sources said that six of the arrested are Indian citizens, while the others, currently Bangladeshi citizens, came from Manipur and settled in Bandarban around 15-20 years ago.
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June - 29 
A cadre of the Gono Mukti Fouz (GMF), identified as Sahinur Rahman alias Sahin, was killed during an encounter with the police in Kushtia district on June 30. Official sources said that Sahin was earlier arrested from the Jagannathpur village on June 29 and was leading a police team for recovery of
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A cadre of the Gono Mukti Fouz (GMF), identified as Sahinur Rahman alias Sahin, was killed during an encounter with the police in Kushtia district on June 30. Official sources said that Sahin was earlier arrested from the Jagannathpur village on June 29 and was leading a police team for recovery of firearms. The police team was then attacked by the GMF cadres and Sahin was killed while attempting to escape. A shutter gun and nine bullets were recovered from the encounter site.
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June - 6 
On June 6, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested Sajjad, a cadre of the Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) from the capital Dhaka. Police sources said that Sajjad is second in command in the ‘Hazarika Bahini’ of the ICS, whose leader Gias Hazarika was killed in an encounter on June 2.
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On June 6, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested Sajjad, a cadre of the Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) from the capital Dhaka. Police sources said that Sajjad is second in command in the ‘Hazarika Bahini’ of the ICS, whose leader Gias Hazarika was killed in an encounter on June 2.
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March - 1 
A total of 63 suspected Islamist militants have so far been arrested in connection with the recent bomb and grenade blasts from different places of Joypurhat, Naogaon, Rajshahi, Chapainawabganj, Natore, Sirajganj, Bogra, Gaibandha, Rangpur, Dinajpur and Thakurgaon districts, police sources said.
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A total of 63 suspected Islamist militants have so far been arrested in connection with the recent bomb and grenade blasts from different places of Joypurhat, Naogaon, Rajshahi, Chapainawabganj, Natore, Sirajganj, Bogra, Gaibandha, Rangpur, Dinajpur and Thakurgaon districts, police sources said.
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March - 16 
The Tripurainfo.com reported that on March 16, three All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) terrorists were arrested by the Bangladesh Rifles personnel along with arms and ammunition from the Chunarghat area under Habiganj district of Bangladesh. The three, identified as Jenni Debbarma, Sujit Debbarma and T
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The Tripurainfo.com reported that on March 16, three All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) terrorists were arrested by the Bangladesh Rifles personnel along with arms and ammunition from the Chunarghat area under Habiganj district of Bangladesh. The three, identified as Jenni Debbarma, Sujit Debbarma and Tinku Debbarma, had fled from the outfit’s base camp in Habiganj district.
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March - 16 
Two cadres of the proscribed Jamaat-ul-Mujaheedin were arrested from a mosque in the Sadar sub-district of Gaibandha district on March 16.
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Two cadres of the proscribed Jamaat-ul-Mujaheedin were arrested from a mosque in the Sadar sub-district of Gaibandha district on March 16.
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March - 20 
A suspected terrorist, identified as Mohammed Shahajan, was arrested from the Majir Ghat area in Chittagong district on March 20.
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A suspected terrorist, identified as Mohammed Shahajan, was arrested from the Majir Ghat area in Chittagong district on March 20.
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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 - 29 
A cadre of the Janajuddha faction of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was arrested from Teligati in the Khulna district on March 29. A revolver was recovered from his possession.
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A cadre of the Janajuddha faction of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was arrested from Teligati in the Khulna district on March 29. A revolver was recovered from his possession.
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March - 5 
In Thakurgaon, police arrested a suspected Islamist militant, Atabbar Rahman alias Ataur, an activist of the banned Jamaatul Mujahideen, from Birganj on March 5 and recovered some books, leaflets and posters from his possession.
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In Thakurgaon, police arrested a suspected Islamist militant, Atabbar Rahman alias Ataur, an activist of the banned Jamaatul Mujahideen, from Birganj on March 5 and recovered some books, leaflets and posters from his possession.
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March - 6 
An Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) activist, identified as Akil, was arrested on March 6 for his alleged plot to bomb a Bangladesh Chhatra League meeting attended by former Home Minister, Mohammad Nasim, at Raiganj. Police said they found a copy of an e-mail from Akil indicating the plan for carrying ou
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An Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) activist, identified as Akil, was arrested on March 6 for his alleged plot to bomb a Bangladesh Chhatra League meeting attended by former Home Minister, Mohammad Nasim, at Raiganj. Police said they found a copy of an e-mail from Akil indicating the plan for carrying out a bomb attack on the meeting at Chandaikola Degree College premises on March 6-afternoon.
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March - 6 
The police arrested Imamuddin Muhammad Toaha bin Habib from the Dhaka’s Mirpur area for suspected involvement in militant activities. Imamuddin was detained from his Mirpur residence an hour after the launching of a new organisation, Satyabad (truthful). The launch was announced at a press conferenc
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The police arrested Imamuddin Muhammad Toaha bin Habib from the Dhaka’s Mirpur area for suspected involvement in militant activities. Imamuddin was detained from his Mirpur residence an hour after the launching of a new organisation, Satyabad (truthful). The launch was announced at a press conference held at the National Press Club. The police suspected that Imamuddin might have links with Islamist militants.
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May - 23 
On May 23, fifteen cadres of the United Peoples Democratic Front (UPDF) were arrested from Khagrachhari town in Rangmati for suspected involvement in an attack on a Pahari Chhatra Parishad cadre on May 22.
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On May 23, fifteen cadres of the United Peoples Democratic Front (UPDF) were arrested from Khagrachhari town in Rangmati for suspected involvement in an attack on a Pahari Chhatra Parishad cadre on May 22.
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May - 25 
In the same district, two UPDF cadres were arrested on charges of extortion from Adorshagram village in Kawkhali sub-district. A gun along with two bullets was recovered from them.
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In the same district, two UPDF cadres were arrested on charges of extortion from Adorshagram village in Kawkhali sub-district. A gun along with two bullets was recovered from them.
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May - 30 
Two cadres of the outlawed New Biplobi Communist Party, identified as Prodip Mondal and Baropagal, were arrested by the police following the recovery of arms from their houses at Dumuria in the Khulna district on May 30.
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Two cadres of the outlawed New Biplobi Communist Party, identified as Prodip Mondal and Baropagal, were arrested by the police following the recovery of arms from their houses at Dumuria in the Khulna district on May 30.
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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 - 10 
The Rajshahi Metropolitan Police (RMP) on November 10 arrested Shahadat-e Al Hiqma chief, Sayed Kawsar Hussain Siddiki Raja, considering him a potential threat to national security ahead of the South Asia Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) summit. He was arrested from outside the premises
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The Rajshahi Metropolitan Police (RMP) on November 10 arrested Shahadat-e Al Hiqma chief, Sayed Kawsar Hussain Siddiki Raja, considering him a potential threat to national security ahead of the South Asia Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) summit. He was arrested from outside the premises of Chief Metropolitan Magistrate's Court while returning home after attending a court. The RMP Commissioner Nayeem Ahmed told Daily Star, "We thought he might pose a threat to national security ahead of the SAARC summit."
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November - 11 
On November 11, two persons were arrested in Dhaka’s Mohammadpur area for their suspected involvement in sending out an email death threat to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Bangladesh counterpart Begum Khaleda Zia ahead of the 13th South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) summ
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On November 11, two persons were arrested in Dhaka’s Mohammadpur area for their suspected involvement in sending out an email death threat to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Bangladesh counterpart Begum Khaleda Zia ahead of the 13th South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) summit. The e-mail, sent by a person named ‘Kamal’ under the banner of the proscribed Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) to various newspapers, had also threatened to blow up the venue of the SAARC summit.
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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 - 14 
In Bangladesh, police, on November 14, arrested two JMB cadres in Sirajganj and Patuakhali districts. The arrested cadres have been identified as Golam Mostafa and Abu Zafar.
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In Bangladesh, police, on November 14, arrested two JMB cadres in Sirajganj and Patuakhali districts. The arrested cadres have been identified as Golam Mostafa and Abu Zafar.
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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 November - 16
Police arrested two JMB cadres, including a Madrassa (seminary) student, in the Mathbaria and Barisal districts on November 15 and 16.
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Police arrested two JMB cadres, including a Madrassa (seminary) student, in the Mathbaria and Barisal districts on November 15 and 16.
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November - 16 
Another suspected JMB cadre was arrested from the Kurigram District Judge's Court premises on November 16.
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Another suspected JMB cadre was arrested from the Kurigram District Judge's Court premises on November 16.
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November - 17 
The police arrested two suspected JMB cadres from Joydebpur and Kurigram on November 17.
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The police arrested two suspected JMB cadres from Joydebpur and Kurigram on November 17.
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November - 17 
Three suspected JMB cadres were arrested from Sabujbag in the Barguna town.
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Three suspected JMB cadres were arrested from Sabujbag in the Barguna town.
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November - 18 
Golam Mohammad Bhuiyan Manik, president of Islami Chhatra Sena, student wing of Islami Oikya Jote, was arrested in capital Dhaka.
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Golam Mohammad Bhuiyan Manik, president of Islami Chhatra Sena, student wing of Islami Oikya Jote, was arrested in capital Dhaka.
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November - 18 
Police on November 18 arrested five Islamist militants, including Awal, the son-in-law of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) chief Shaikh Abdur Rahman, in the Thakurgaon district.
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Police on November 18 arrested five Islamist militants, including Awal, the son-in-law of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) chief Shaikh Abdur Rahman, in the Thakurgaon district.
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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 - 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 - 20 November - 21
Mohammad Idris Ali Khan alias Arif, a regional leader of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), was killed in a 'crossfire' between Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and PBCP cadres at Amdabad in the Rupsha sub-district of Khulna district on November 21. Daily Star has reported that Idris was arrested
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Mohammad Idris Ali Khan alias Arif, a regional leader of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), was killed in a 'crossfire' between Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and PBCP cadres at Amdabad in the Rupsha sub-district of Khulna district on November 21. Daily Star has reported that Idris was arrested at Khulna on November 20. RAB personnel recovered two pipe guns, five live gun cartridges, three live shotgun shells and three used shells from the incident site.
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November - 20 November - 22
The scheduled visit of the Indian High Commissioner to Kantanagar temple in Dinajpur district on November 22 was cancelled following arrests of three suspected militants from the temple area on November 20-evening.
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The scheduled visit of the Indian High Commissioner to Kantanagar temple in Dinajpur district on November 22 was cancelled following arrests of three suspected militants from the temple area on November 20-evening.
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November - 21 
In the Dinajpur district, three suspected JMB cadres were arrested from Raash Mela in the Kansat village on November 21. They have been identified as Monir Hossain Khan, Shah Alam Khan and Rabiul Islam.
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In the Dinajpur district, three suspected JMB cadres were arrested from Raash Mela in the Kansat village on November 21. They have been identified as Monir Hossain Khan, Shah Alam Khan and Rabiul Islam.
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November - 22 
In Noakhali, the police arrested five suspected militants from Tamruddi Bazaar on November 22-night.
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In Noakhali, the police arrested five suspected militants from Tamruddi Bazaar on November 22-night.
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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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November - 27 
Cadres of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), in a bomb attack, killed Habilur Rahman Raza, a Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) activist, and injured five others at Alamdanga bus terminal in the Chuadanga district on November 27, according to Daily Star. Police sourc
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Cadres of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), in a bomb attack, killed Habilur Rahman Raza, a Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) activist, and injured five others at Alamdanga bus terminal in the Chuadanga district on November 27, according to Daily Star. Police sources said that the PBCP cadres hurled two bombs targeting a shop. Subsequently local people caught hold of a PBCP cadre, Kuddus of Bagdi village, assaulted him and handed him over to the police.
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November - 27 
Daily Star has reported that the Rapid Action Battalion, on November 27, released an associate of Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) leader Bangla Bhai, following alleged orders by a deputy minister. The JMJB cadre, identified as Mahtab Ali Khamaru, involved in extortion activities was arrested
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Daily Star has reported that the Rapid Action Battalion, on November 27, released an associate of Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) leader Bangla Bhai, following alleged orders by a deputy minister. The JMJB cadre, identified as Mahtab Ali Khamaru, involved in extortion activities was arrested from Talgharia market in Bagmara sub-district of Rajshahi district and released on the same day.
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November - 28 
On November 28, police arrested three youths from two villages in Faridganj in connection with the threat letter sent to the British High Commission in Dhaka on November 27.
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On November 28, police arrested three youths from two villages in Faridganj in connection with the threat letter sent to the British High Commission in Dhaka on November 27.
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November - 28 
Police arrested six JMB cadres, including a suicide squad member, from Thakurgaon, Jamalpur, Rangpur and Khulna districts in the last two days.
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Police arrested six JMB cadres, including a suicide squad member, from Thakurgaon, Jamalpur, Rangpur and Khulna districts in the last two days.
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November - 29 
Police have reportedly arrested 19 JMB cadres from Tangail, Barisal, Narayanganj, Bagherhat, Satkhira and Khulna districts since November 29.
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Police have reportedly arrested 19 JMB cadres from Tangail, Barisal, Narayanganj, Bagherhat, Satkhira and Khulna districts since November 29.
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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 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 - 7 
According to Independent, six suspected cadres of the Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) were arrested from the Bogra and Chapainawabganj districts on November 7. Rapid Action Battalion personnel arrested five JMB activists from Shibganj and Gomostapur sub-districts of Chapainawabganj during raid
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According to Independent, six suspected cadres of the Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) were arrested from the Bogra and Chapainawabganj districts on November 7. Rapid Action Battalion personnel arrested five JMB activists from Shibganj and Gomostapur sub-districts of Chapainawabganj during raids on their hideouts. In a similar drive in Bogra, the police arrested JMB activist, Saiful Islam, from a house at Bandighi village under Sadar sub-district. As per his statement, police subsequently recovered some Islamic books, trunks and plastic containers with liquid material from his house.
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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 - 1 
On October 1, Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) intelligence officials arrested the 'operation commander' of the Bangladesh chapter of the Harkatul Jihad, Mufti Abdul Hannan from Madhya Badda in Dhaka city. After the arrest, Hannan reportedly told the media at the Rab office in Dhaka that he has been sta
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On October 1, Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) intelligence officials arrested the 'operation commander' of the Bangladesh chapter of the Harkatul Jihad, Mufti Abdul Hannan from Madhya Badda in Dhaka city. After the arrest, Hannan reportedly told the media at the Rab office in Dhaka that he has been staying in the country after the former home minister, now the commerce minister, Altaf Hossain Choudhury, assured him of 'no fear' in staying in the country. "Editor of monthly Madina, Moulana Mohiuddin played the mediator between me and the home minister," Hannan added. Accused in a sedition case, Mufti Hannan is also the prime accused in the plot to assassinate the then prime minister Sheikh Hasina in Kotalipara in Gopalganj on July 20, 2000.
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October - 10 
Two Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) cadres, Arif of Jinnat Kuri village in Dinajpur and Mazharul Islam of Malada Colony in Rajshahi, were arrested at North Majupur village in the Munshiganj district on October 10.
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Two Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) cadres, Arif of Jinnat Kuri village in Dinajpur and Mazharul Islam of Malada Colony in Rajshahi, were arrested at North Majupur village in the Munshiganj district on October 10.
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October - 13 
Police arrested 20 Rohingyas, suspected to be linked to the Arakan Army, from Jubilee road area in Chittagong city when they were holding a meeting on October 13.
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Police arrested 20 Rohingyas, suspected to be linked to the Arakan Army, from Jubilee road area in Chittagong city when they were holding a meeting on October 13.
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October - 17 
The Jhenidah district police arrested two Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) cadres at Chandipur village in Sadar sub-district on charges of involvement in the August 17 blasts in Kushtia district. They were identified as Habibur Rahman alias Sahid and Masudur Rahman alias Bablu. On the same day,
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The Jhenidah district police arrested two Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) cadres at Chandipur village in Sadar sub-district on charges of involvement in the August 17 blasts in Kushtia district. They were identified as Habibur Rahman alias Sahid and Masudur Rahman alias Bablu. On the same day, Rapid Action Battalion personnel arrested Abu Taleb, another JMB cadre, at Sonakur in the Sadar sub-district of Gopalganj district.
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October - 19 
On October 19, security forces arrested three cadres of the United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF) at Batnatali of Manikchhari sub-district in the Khagrachhari district. They were identified as Chikon Chakma, Banshi Mohan Chakma, and Zurong Kumar Chakma. Three guns were recovered from them.
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On October 19, security forces arrested three cadres of the United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF) at Batnatali of Manikchhari sub-district in the Khagrachhari district. They were identified as Chikon Chakma, Banshi Mohan Chakma, and Zurong Kumar Chakma. Three guns were recovered from them.
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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 - 19 October - 20
Joynal, an extremist of the New Biplobi Communist Party, was arrested in front of Khulna district Jail on October 20. On the previous night, another cadre of the same outfit, identified as Bidhan, was arrested from Shovna village of Dumuria.
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Joynal, an extremist of the New Biplobi Communist Party, was arrested in front of Khulna district Jail on October 20. On the previous night, another cadre of the same outfit, identified as Bidhan, was arrested from Shovna village of Dumuria.
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October - 25 
One person, identified as Mizanur Rahman Mukul, was arrested in connection with the August 17 bomb blasts in Faridpur district.
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One person, identified as Mizanur Rahman Mukul, was arrested in connection with the August 17 bomb blasts in Faridpur district.
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October - 26 
On the same day, the Police arrested 14 persons, hailing from Myanmar, from two hotels in Chittagong city’s Kotwali area for illegal entry into Bangladesh. Senior Assistant Commissioner Mosharraf Hossain Meazi of the Chittagong Metropolitan Police said, "The citizens had crossed the border at Teknaf
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On the same day, the Police arrested 14 persons, hailing from Myanmar, from two hotels in Chittagong city’s Kotwali area for illegal entry into Bangladesh. Senior Assistant Commissioner Mosharraf Hossain Meazi of the Chittagong Metropolitan Police said, "The citizens had crossed the border at Teknaf three months back and came to the city from Teknaf three to four days ago to go to Saudi Arabia illegally with the help of a broker." Earlier on October 14, 25 suspected Rohingya militants were arrested in Chittagong.
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October - 27 
The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested a Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) cadre, Abdul Kaium, involved in publishing leaflets and religious books from capital Dhaka’s Shyamoli bus stand on October 27, according to Independent. RAB sources said that Kaium confessed to publishing lea
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The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested a Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) cadre, Abdul Kaium, involved in publishing leaflets and religious books from capital Dhaka’s Shyamoli bus stand on October 27, according to Independent. RAB sources said that Kaium confessed to publishing leaflets and some Jihadi literature like "Ai Kafela Chale Jay," "Shikal Chhera," "Mujahid," Prosnouttare Jihad Shikkha," and "Nuzzajulkari".
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October - 28 
Police recovered three live bombs from Maheshwarpasha slum in the Khulna city's Daluatpur area on October 28. Two persons, Jamal, and Sumon, were arrested in this connection. Police sources said that both were recent recruits of the PBCP-Janajuddha outfit.
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Police recovered three live bombs from Maheshwarpasha slum in the Khulna city's Daluatpur area on October 28. Two persons, Jamal, and Sumon, were arrested in this connection. Police sources said that both were recent recruits of the PBCP-Janajuddha outfit.
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October - 3 
Two persons responsible for the explosions were arrested from Chandpur and another was arrested from Laxmipur. Both confessed that the JMB had asked them to carry out the bombings, according to Daily Star. In Chittagong, six suspects were arrested following the explosion inside the courtroom soon af
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Two persons responsible for the explosions were arrested from Chandpur and another was arrested from Laxmipur. Both confessed that the JMB had asked them to carry out the bombings, according to Daily Star. In Chittagong, six suspects were arrested following the explosion inside the courtroom soon after a JMB cadre linked to the August 17 incident was produced in court. Police recovered two unexploded bombs from the site.
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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 - 5 
A day earlier, Khankar Mahfuz, the JMB ‘area commander’, was arrested from his house at village Ponsoi in the Kachua sub-district of Chandpur district.
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A day earlier, Khankar Mahfuz, the JMB ‘area commander’, was arrested from his house at village Ponsoi in the Kachua sub-district of Chandpur district.
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October - 6 
On October 6, the police raided a militant hideout at Chandpur town and arrested Shamim Hossain alias Ghalib, a ‘sector commander’ of the Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) in charge of operation in Chandpur, Comilla, Luxmipur and Noakhali areas. Ghalib reportedly confessed to his involvement in
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On October 6, the police raided a militant hideout at Chandpur town and arrested Shamim Hossain alias Ghalib, a ‘sector commander’ of the Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) in charge of operation in Chandpur, Comilla, Luxmipur and Noakhali areas. Ghalib reportedly confessed to his involvement in the August 17 and October 3 explosions. He said, "JMB high command ordered us to kill local judges and launch attack on police patrols during the operation on Oct 3", according to Independent.
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October - 6 
Police in the Joypurhat district arrested a trainer of JMB militants and his three accomplices from different parts of the district on the same day.
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Police in the Joypurhat district arrested a trainer of JMB militants and his three accomplices from different parts of the district on the same day.
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October - 6 October - 7
Five JMB activists were arrested in Thakurgaon and Netrakona districts on October 6 and 7.
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Five JMB activists were arrested in Thakurgaon and Netrakona districts on October 6 and 7.
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October - 7 
Daily Star reports that an assistant security officer of the parliament secretariat, Abu Taleb Bulbul Ansari has been arrested in Dhaka on suspicion of militant' link on October 3. Acting on the confession of the security officer, police in Dhaka arrested two members of the ‘12- Group’, a recent off
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Daily Star reports that an assistant security officer of the parliament secretariat, Abu Taleb Bulbul Ansari has been arrested in Dhaka on suspicion of militant' link on October 3. Acting on the confession of the security officer, police in Dhaka arrested two members of the ‘12- Group’, a recent offshoot of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), thought to be the mastermind behind the August 17 countrywide blasts. The cadres have been identified as Giasuddin Azad of Chandpur and Mizanur Rahman Badsha of Kushtia.
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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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September - 1 
A 'regional commander' of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Abu Bakkar was arrested on September 1 night from Tersi bazaar in Tala area of Satkhira district.
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A 'regional commander' of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Abu Bakkar was arrested on September 1 night from Tersi bazaar in Tala area of Satkhira district.
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September - 1 
On September 1, Amirul Islam alias 'Shutki' Amir, local commander of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), was arrested from Sonargaon in the Narayanganj district. He was reportedly in charge of the outfit’s Alamdanga unit under the Chuadanga district and had been hidin
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On September 1, Amirul Islam alias 'Shutki' Amir, local commander of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), was arrested from Sonargaon in the Narayanganj district. He was reportedly in charge of the outfit’s Alamdanga unit under the Chuadanga district and had been hiding at Loknath Brahmachari Asram in the Sonargoan sub-district in the guise of a construction worker.
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September - 10 
Bahadur Munshi, leader of the armed wing of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), was arrested from a garments factory at Khilgaon in the capital Dhaka on September 10. According to police sources, Munshi, involved in at least two murder cases, was hiding in the capital
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Bahadur Munshi, leader of the armed wing of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), was arrested from a garments factory at Khilgaon in the capital Dhaka on September 10. According to police sources, Munshi, involved in at least two murder cases, was hiding in the capital since November 2004.
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September - 10 
On September 10, police personnel in Narayanganj district arrested three people with suspected links to the serial blasts and Akhtaruzzaman, chief of Talim wing of the Kuwait-based Revival of Islamic Heritage Society in Uttara area.
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On September 10, police personnel in Narayanganj district arrested three people with suspected links to the serial blasts and Akhtaruzzaman, chief of Talim wing of the Kuwait-based Revival of Islamic Heritage Society in Uttara area.
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September - 11 
In a separate incident, Police arrested Moulana Obaidur Rahman Ibne Fazle, younger brother of the JMB chief Abdur Rahman, at Madarganj sub-district in the Jamalpur district on September 11. According to official sources, Obaidur had gone into hiding after the August 17 serial bomb blasts.
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In a separate incident, Police arrested Moulana Obaidur Rahman Ibne Fazle, younger brother of the JMB chief Abdur Rahman, at Madarganj sub-district in the Jamalpur district on September 11. According to official sources, Obaidur had gone into hiding after the August 17 serial bomb blasts.
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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 - 13 
Abu Zafar, a suspected Harkatul Jihad militant, was arrested from the Khulna district.
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Abu Zafar, a suspected Harkatul Jihad militant, was arrested from the Khulna district.
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September - 15 
Police on September 15 arrested two top cadres of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), identified as Maolana Shahidullah Faruk, ‘section commander’ in Chapainawabganj, and Mohammed Tufan, an explosives expert in Chapainawabganj, from Rajshahi district.
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Police on September 15 arrested two top cadres of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), identified as Maolana Shahidullah Faruk, ‘section commander’ in Chapainawabganj, and Mohammed Tufan, an explosives expert in Chapainawabganj, from Rajshahi district.
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September - 21 
Following the arrest of former army lance corporal, Harun-ur-Rashid, on September 20 and his statement regarding linkages of eight in-service defence personnel to the August 17 countrywide bomb blasts, the military intelligence on September 21 launched a fact-finding mission, according to Daily Star
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Following the arrest of former army lance corporal, Harun-ur-Rashid, on September 20 and his statement regarding linkages of eight in-service defence personnel to the August 17 countrywide bomb blasts, the military intelligence on September 21 launched a fact-finding mission, according to Daily Star. The military sources said that all intelligence units of the army, navy and air force, including the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI), have started the inquiry while the DGFI is acting as coordinator. An unnamed army official said, "We find the leaking of Harun's statements related to the eight defence personnel to the press very irritating. This has maligned the image of the army."
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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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September - 24 
Asadul, a ‘district commander’ of the Janajuddha faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), was killed in crossfire between police and the outfit’s cadres in Mirpur sub-district of Kushtia district on September 24. Daily Star has reported that he was earlier arrested from Angangachhi village o
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Asadul, a ‘district commander’ of the Janajuddha faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), was killed in crossfire between police and the outfit’s cadres in Mirpur sub-district of Kushtia district on September 24. Daily Star has reported that he was earlier arrested from Angangachhi village on the same day. Police claimed to have recovered six bombs and seven bullets from the encounter site.
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September - 28 
A leader of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCB), identified as Shah Alam, was killed in crossfire with the police in Bagerhat on September 28. Alam was arrested from Khalishpur on the same day, according to Daily Star. A rifle, a pipe-gun and seven bullets were recover
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A leader of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCB), identified as Shah Alam, was killed in crossfire with the police in Bagerhat on September 28. Alam was arrested from Khalishpur on the same day, according to Daily Star. A rifle, a pipe-gun and seven bullets were recovered from the incident site.
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September - 28 
According to Daily Star, police arrested three Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) cadres on September 27 from the Comilla district for their suspected involvement in the August 17 bombings. Further, five more JMB members were arrested on the same day in Joypurhat district.
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According to Daily Star, police arrested three Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) cadres on September 27 from the Comilla district for their suspected involvement in the August 17 bombings. Further, five more JMB members were arrested on the same day in Joypurhat district.
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September - 29 
On September 29, police arrested Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) cadre, Abdul Ahad, from Abader Hat in the Satkhira district. Ahad is reportedly a teacher at the Budhordanga Mohila Madrassa (seminary) in Sadar sub-district. Police sources said that he is one of the 37 JMB cadres in the distric
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On September 29, police arrested Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) cadre, Abdul Ahad, from Abader Hat in the Satkhira district. Ahad is reportedly a teacher at the Budhordanga Mohila Madrassa (seminary) in Sadar sub-district. Police sources said that he is one of the 37 JMB cadres in the district, wanted in connection with the August 17 country-wide bombings.
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September - 3 
Three persons, including a Madrassa (seminary) teacher, were arrested from Bindabanpara area in Bogra on September 3 in connection with August 17 bombings. They have been identified as Selim Uddin, a teacher of Darul Ekram Quomi Madrassa, Gulam Rabbani and Mizanur Rahman.
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Three persons, including a Madrassa (seminary) teacher, were arrested from Bindabanpara area in Bogra on September 3 in connection with August 17 bombings. They have been identified as Selim Uddin, a teacher of Darul Ekram Quomi Madrassa, Gulam Rabbani and Mizanur Rahman.
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