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Recovery of Arms:2001
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April - 17 
On April 17, an activist of Jamaat-e-Islami was killed and four others seriously injured in a bomb explosion that went-off while they were assembling a bomb at Darusa village under Pabna upazila of Rajshahi district. However, three more persons escaped from the scene unhurt. The police have recovere
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On April 17, an activist of Jamaat-e-Islami was killed and four others seriously injured in a bomb explosion that went-off while they were assembling a bomb at Darusa village under Pabna upazila of Rajshahi district. However, three more persons escaped from the scene unhurt. The police have recovered a large amount of bomb making material from the spot.
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April - 25 
On April 25, a powerful bomb was recovered from a house owned by a local Awami League (AL) leader at South Jatrabari in the Dhaka. Further details were not available.
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On April 25, a powerful bomb was recovered from a house owned by a local Awami League (AL) leader at South Jatrabari in the Dhaka. Further details were not available.
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April - 30 
According to official sources an illegal arm-manufacturing factory was unearthed in Khilgaon area, Dhaka, on April 30. Police arrested two persons in this connection and recovered arms making materials from there.
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According to official sources an illegal arm-manufacturing factory was unearthed in Khilgaon area, Dhaka, on April 30. Police arrested two persons in this connection and recovered arms making materials from there.
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April - 9 
An illegal arms factory in Cox's Bazar was raided and a large quantity of arms manufacturing materials were recovered by police on April 9. Two persons were arrested in this connection.
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An illegal arms factory in Cox's Bazar was raided and a large quantity of arms manufacturing materials were recovered by police on April 9. Two persons were arrested in this connection.
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August - 1 
According to official sources, a total of 1,716 persons were arrested and 108 illegal firearms recovered on August 1, the 16th day of the countrywide special drive to recover illegal arms. Police also recovered 3,545 explosives during the same period.
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According to official sources, a total of 1,716 persons were arrested and 108 illegal firearms recovered on August 1, the 16th day of the countrywide special drive to recover illegal arms. Police also recovered 3,545 explosives during the same period.
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August - 17 
A combined force of police, the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) and the Army dog squad, on August 17, raided the residence of a former Member of Parliament of the Awami League in Feni. The tram recovered six firearms, several thousand bullets of different types of guns and magazines of sophisticated weapons
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A combined force of police, the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) and the Army dog squad, on August 17, raided the residence of a former Member of Parliament of the Awami League in Feni. The tram recovered six firearms, several thousand bullets of different types of guns and magazines of sophisticated weapons like M-16 and AK-47 rifles. Police sources said some evidences regarding terrorist activities in Feni were recovered, too, from his residence. A senior official said the MP was absconding and he would be arrested on charges of holding arms and ammunition illegally.
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August - 18 August - 19
Dhaka Police, on August 18 and August 19, arrested eight persons from different parts of the city for possessing illegal arms. A large quantity of illegal arms was recovered from their possession.
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Dhaka Police, on August 18 and August 19, arrested eight persons from different parts of the city for possessing illegal arms. A large quantity of illegal arms was recovered from their possession.
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August - 21 
Security forces, on August 21, conducted raids in different areas in Fatikchhari and arrested 21 activists of the Islamic ChhatraShibir (ICS) for their alleged involvement in the killing of four activists of the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) in Fatikchhari on August 21. Some arms and ammunition we
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Security forces, on August 21, conducted raids in different areas in Fatikchhari and arrested 21 activists of the Islamic ChhatraShibir (ICS) for their alleged involvement in the killing of four activists of the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) in Fatikchhari on August 21. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from their possession.
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August - 3 
The Chittagong Metropolitan Police recovered 15 firearms and arrested 140 persons on various charges from different parts of the city and district as part of the countrywide special drive against illegal weapons.
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The Chittagong Metropolitan Police recovered 15 firearms and arrested 140 persons on various charges from different parts of the city and district as part of the countrywide special drive against illegal weapons.
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August - 3 
The Chittagong Police, on August 3, recovered some arms and ammunition including a Light Machine Gun (LMG) and two signal rockets from the Khiram forest area in Fatikchhari consequent to an encounter with terrorists. Official sources said that the recovered arms and ammunition belonged to Tayeb Bahi
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The Chittagong Police, on August 3, recovered some arms and ammunition including a Light Machine Gun (LMG) and two signal rockets from the Khiram forest area in Fatikchhari consequent to an encounter with terrorists. Official sources said that the recovered arms and ammunition belonged to Tayeb Bahini led by the district's top-notch terrorist Abu Tayeb. Sources also added that this was the largest recovery in Chittagong in terms of the strength and sophistication of arms since the special drive started on July 17. The terrorists managed to escape from the site of the encounter.
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August - 6 
On August 6, police recovered one AK-47 rifle and two pistols from a hotel in Cox's Bazar. Two persons, including the son of former Minister and Chittagong North district president of the Awami League, were arrested in this connection.
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On August 6, police recovered one AK-47 rifle and two pistols from a hotel in Cox's Bazar. Two persons, including the son of former Minister and Chittagong North district president of the Awami League, were arrested in this connection.
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August - 8 
According to official sources, police arrested 2,063 persons and seized 94 illegal arms on the 22nd day of the countrywide special drive to recover illegal arms.
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According to official sources, police arrested 2,063 persons and seized 94 illegal arms on the 22nd day of the countrywide special drive to recover illegal arms.
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December - 12 
According to media reports, nine alleged terrorists were arrested from different parts of Dhaka on December 12. Police also recovered some arms and ammunition from their possession.
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According to media reports, nine alleged terrorists were arrested from different parts of Dhaka on December 12. Police also recovered some arms and ammunition from their possession.
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December - 23 
Four persons were arrested along with bomb-making material from the Gabtali area in the Fatulla police station limits on December 23.
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Four persons were arrested along with bomb-making material from the Gabtali area in the Fatulla police station limits on December 23.
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December - 7 
According to official sources, Dhaka Metropolitan Police arrested seven persons and recovered three firearms from different parts of the capital during last two days.
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According to official sources, Dhaka Metropolitan Police arrested seven persons and recovered three firearms from different parts of the capital during last two days.
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February - 19 
On February 19, Dhaka police arrested two armed terrorists belonging to the notorious ‘Seven Star Group’ at airport square while they was fleeing in a car. They fired shots at the policemen in a bid to escape. However, one accomplice managed to escape. The police recovered a pistol with three magzin
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On February 19, Dhaka police arrested two armed terrorists belonging to the notorious ‘Seven Star Group’ at airport square while they was fleeing in a car. They fired shots at the policemen in a bid to escape. However, one accomplice managed to escape. The police recovered a pistol with three magzine and 143 bullets in the incident. The arrested persons were wanted in a number of criminal cases and one of them is an accused in the killing of a gang-leader in February 2001.
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February - 5 
Police recovered 25 live bombs at Saraipara area in Chittagong. Police suspect that fundamentalists made the bombs for subversive activities.
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Police recovered 25 live bombs at Saraipara area in Chittagong. Police suspect that fundamentalists made the bombs for subversive activities.
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January - 1 
Police in Dhaka, on January 1, recovered some arms and ammunition from the Dhaka University campus and also arrested one person in this connection.
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Police in Dhaka, on January 1, recovered some arms and ammunition from the Dhaka University campus and also arrested one person in this connection.
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January - 26 
On January 26, five people including three terrorists were injured in an exchange of fire between police and suspected armed terrorists of the Mollah Masud -Tikka group in Dhaka. According to police sources, the incident pccurred as a group of an estimated eight armed-terrorists were intercepted by
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On January 26, five people including three terrorists were injured in an exchange of fire between police and suspected armed terrorists of the Mollah Masud -Tikka group in Dhaka. According to police sources, the incident pccurred as a group of an estimated eight armed-terrorists were intercepted by the police in the Madhubagh area near Ramna. Police claimed to have recovered two foreign made revolvers from the scene of the encounter.
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January - 6 
In another incident, four terrorists were arrested along with a large quantity of firearms and ammunition at Ramna Park. After interrogation, police raided an illegal arms manufacturing factory at Narinda. However, the owner of the factory could not be arrested.
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In another incident, four terrorists were arrested along with a large quantity of firearms and ammunition at Ramna Park. After interrogation, police raided an illegal arms manufacturing factory at Narinda. However, the owner of the factory could not be arrested.
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July - 12 
A high-intensity bomb was recovered and later diffused near a venue of a cultural programme in Rangunia police station, Chittagong, on July 12.
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A high-intensity bomb was recovered and later diffused near a venue of a cultural programme in Rangunia police station, Chittagong, on July 12.
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July - 17 
On July 17, Nine persons were arrested from different parts of Dhaka for allegedly possessing illegal arms. A large quantity of arms and ammunition were recovered from their possession. Separate cases were lodged with different police stations in connection with these incidents.
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On July 17, Nine persons were arrested from different parts of Dhaka for allegedly possessing illegal arms. A large quantity of arms and ammunition were recovered from their possession. Separate cases were lodged with different police stations in connection with these incidents.
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July - 20 
On July 20, police unearthed an illegal arms factory at Baro Maheshkhali in Cox's Bazar. Police also seized a huge quantity of arms-making raw materials. Four persons have been arrested in this connection.
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On July 20, police unearthed an illegal arms factory at Baro Maheshkhali in Cox's Bazar. Police also seized a huge quantity of arms-making raw materials. Four persons have been arrested in this connection.
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July - 21 
On July 21, police recovered a huge quantity of explosive materials and bombs from the Raipura thana (police station) area in Narsingdi district. The recoveries included 37 kg of aluminium powder and 26 kg of sulphur. Police recovered 7,820 bombs of different sizes. Four persons have been arrested i
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On July 21, police recovered a huge quantity of explosive materials and bombs from the Raipura thana (police station) area in Narsingdi district. The recoveries included 37 kg of aluminium powder and 26 kg of sulphur. Police recovered 7,820 bombs of different sizes. Four persons have been arrested in this connection.
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July - 21 
On the fourth day of the continuing month-long drive to recover illegal arms across the country, police on July 21, recovered 123 illegal firearms and 1,169 rounds of ammunition and arrested 2,169 persons in different parts of the country. Of the arrested, 44 were identified criminals, 1492 are want
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On the fourth day of the continuing month-long drive to recover illegal arms across the country, police on July 21, recovered 123 illegal firearms and 1,169 rounds of ammunition and arrested 2,169 persons in different parts of the country. Of the arrested, 44 were identified criminals, 1492 are wanted criminals and 596 are accused in different cases under investigation. Studies estimate that at least 2,00,000 small arms continue to thrive in Bangladesh, nearly 50,000 of which are possessed by criminals.
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July - 22 
On the fifth day of the country wide special drive to recover illegal arms, police recovered 190 illegal firearms and 488 rounds of ammunition, and arrested 2,507 people on various charges, on July 22.
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On the fifth day of the country wide special drive to recover illegal arms, police recovered 190 illegal firearms and 488 rounds of ammunition, and arrested 2,507 people on various charges, on July 22.
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July - 24 
Police seized 131 illegal firearms, 276 rounds of ammunition and arrested 2,497 persons on July 24, the seventh day of countrywide special drive to recover illegal arms. Directed by the caretaker government, the special drive was launched on July 16.
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Police seized 131 illegal firearms, 276 rounds of ammunition and arrested 2,497 persons on July 24, the seventh day of countrywide special drive to recover illegal arms. Directed by the caretaker government, the special drive was launched on July 16.
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July - 26 
In Khulna, on July 26, police raided a house and recovered 30 live bombs in Khulna. Police sources said the bombs were manufactured for using in subversive acts.
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In Khulna, on July 26, police raided a house and recovered 30 live bombs in Khulna. Police sources said the bombs were manufactured for using in subversive acts.
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July - 27 
On July 27, police claimed to have recovered five firearms, 30 bullets, 160 explosives and a huge quantity of bomb-making materials from the Tarki Bandar houses of two leaders of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Awami League in Barisal. 74 leaders and activists were arrested during the raids a
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On July 27, police claimed to have recovered five firearms, 30 bullets, 160 explosives and a huge quantity of bomb-making materials from the Tarki Bandar houses of two leaders of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Awami League in Barisal. 74 leaders and activists were arrested during the raids as part of the ongoing countrywide arms-recovery operation.
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July - 29 
According to official sources, police seized a total of 124 firearms and 34 other types of arms along with 138-rounds ammunition, on July 29, the 12th day of the countrywide special drive to recover illegal arms. Police also arrested 2,066 persons, including 56 listed terrorists, from across the cou
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According to official sources, police seized a total of 124 firearms and 34 other types of arms along with 138-rounds ammunition, on July 29, the 12th day of the countrywide special drive to recover illegal arms. Police also arrested 2,066 persons, including 56 listed terrorists, from across the country.
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July - 31 
On July 31, police arrested an activist of the Islamic Chhatra Shibir from Bhellapara, under Patiya police station jurisdiction, Chittagong. He was arrested in connection with the recovery of four rocket launcher shells on July 30 from a house on the west-bank of Karnaphuli river. Police have confir
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On July 31, police arrested an activist of the Islamic Chhatra Shibir from Bhellapara, under Patiya police station jurisdiction, Chittagong. He was arrested in connection with the recovery of four rocket launcher shells on July 30 from a house on the west-bank of Karnaphuli river. Police have confirmed that these shells were brought to Chittagong from Afghanistan. Police sources said that the arrested person and his associated might possess heavy arms and ammunition, including mortars.Sri Lanka: President seeks Buddhist clergy’s support for referendum
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July - 31 
On July 31, police raided illegal arms manufacturing factory in forests of Banshali, Chittagong and recovered a huge quantity of arms and ammunition.
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On July 31, police raided illegal arms manufacturing factory in forests of Banshali, Chittagong and recovered a huge quantity of arms and ammunition.
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July - 31 
Police seized 113 firearms, 956 bullets and arrested 1833 persons from across the country on the 14th day of the countrywide special drive to recover illegal arms.
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Police seized 113 firearms, 956 bullets and arrested 1833 persons from across the country on the 14th day of the countrywide special drive to recover illegal arms.
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July - 9 
Police recovered a home-made bomb from a narrow lane adjacent to Bangabandhu University College mosque in Gopalganj, on July 9.
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Police recovered a home-made bomb from a narrow lane adjacent to Bangabandhu University College mosque in Gopalganj, on July 9.
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June - 13 
Police arrested the chairman of Gorakghata Union Parishad and vice President of local Awami League, Sarwar Azam, known as top illegal arms trader in the region from Maheshkhali, Cox's Bazar on June 13. A senior police official, while talking to newsmen, said that he was the supplier of AK-47 rifles
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Police arrested the chairman of Gorakghata Union Parishad and vice President of local Awami League, Sarwar Azam, known as top illegal arms trader in the region from Maheshkhali, Cox's Bazar on June 13. A senior police official, while talking to newsmen, said that he was the supplier of AK-47 rifles to a number of terrorist groups in the country. He was also wanted by police in connection with two murder cases.
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June - 18 
Police arrested three cadres of the Islamic Chhatra Shibir (ICS) after a fierce gunfight at Mandakini village in Chittagong, on June 18. Some sophisticated arms and ammunition were also recovered from their possession.
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Police arrested three cadres of the Islamic Chhatra Shibir (ICS) after a fierce gunfight at Mandakini village in Chittagong, on June 18. Some sophisticated arms and ammunition were also recovered from their possession.
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June - 21 
On June 21, police recovered four bombs inside the residence of Attorney General Mahmudul Islam in Dhaka. Police said unidentified miscreants kept the bombs inside the residence of the Attorney General for creating panic among the people. The police have lodged a case in this connection.
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On June 21, police recovered four bombs inside the residence of Attorney General Mahmudul Islam in Dhaka. Police said unidentified miscreants kept the bombs inside the residence of the Attorney General for creating panic among the people. The police have lodged a case in this connection.
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June - 23 
A huge cache of arms and ammunition were recovered by the police in two separate raids under the Savar police station in Sylhet, on June 23. In the first incident, police unearthed an arms go-down in Mirzapur area and recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunition. In another raid, police recove
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A huge cache of arms and ammunition were recovered by the police in two separate raids under the Savar police station in Sylhet, on June 23. In the first incident, police unearthed an arms go-down in Mirzapur area and recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunition. In another raid, police recovered 44 pieces of petrol bombs from Dagarmora area. However, no one was arrested in connection with both the raids.
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June - 3 
According to official sources, police unearthed an illegal arms factory and recovered some arms and ammunitiom at Demra, on June 3. Two persons were arrested in this connection. Police sources said they used to manufacture small firearms and sell those to terrorists.
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According to official sources, police unearthed an illegal arms factory and recovered some arms and ammunitiom at Demra, on June 3. Two persons were arrested in this connection. Police sources said they used to manufacture small firearms and sell those to terrorists.
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June - 6 
According to official sources, police arrested an arms smuggler and his driver in Chittagong on June 6 and recovered a large quantity of illegal arms and ammunition.
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According to official sources, police arrested an arms smuggler and his driver in Chittagong on June 6 and recovered a large quantity of illegal arms and ammunition.
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June - 7 
According to official sources, two high-intensity bombs were recovered and diffused from two cinemas in Laxmipur, on June 7. Police arrested two persons for their alleged involvement in planting the bombs.
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According to official sources, two high-intensity bombs were recovered and diffused from two cinemas in Laxmipur, on June 7. Police arrested two persons for their alleged involvement in planting the bombs.
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June - 8 
On June 8, police recovered a bomb, which was later diffused, at a shopping complex in the Dhanmondi area, Dhaka.
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On June 8, police recovered a bomb, which was later diffused, at a shopping complex in the Dhanmondi area, Dhaka.
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March - 16 
The commando group recovered some weapons along with some papers of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF), the tribal faction believed to be the abductors. Since their abduction on February 16, the hostages were kept under the custody of three different tribal groups of the UPDF, which opposes
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The commando group recovered some weapons along with some papers of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF), the tribal faction believed to be the abductors. Since their abduction on February 16, the hostages were kept under the custody of three different tribal groups of the UPDF, which opposes the landmark 1997 CHT Peace Accord. An official spokesman denied any knowledge of any ransom being paid to the abductors.
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May - 23 
On May 23, police raided a house in Kafrul area, Dhaka, and arrested a person and recovered a foreign-made rocket launcher with two shells from his possession
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On May 23, police raided a house in Kafrul area, Dhaka, and arrested a person and recovered a foreign-made rocket launcher with two shells from his possession
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May - 25 
On May 25, police raided four villages-- Bhabanipur,Ratulpara, Roitupi and Dudhachara in Kushtia region and arrested 20 activists of the outlawed Biplobi Communist Party of Bangladesh. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from their possession.
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On May 25, police raided four villages-- Bhabanipur,Ratulpara, Roitupi and Dudhachara in Kushtia region and arrested 20 activists of the outlawed Biplobi Communist Party of Bangladesh. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from their possession.
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May - 27 
Five terrorists of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) were arrested in Muradnagar, Comilla district, on May 27. Police sources said the terrorists entered into Bangladesh through the Sylhet border and were on their way to the Khagrachhari hill district. Police also recovered a hand gran
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Five terrorists of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) were arrested in Muradnagar, Comilla district, on May 27. Police sources said the terrorists entered into Bangladesh through the Sylhet border and were on their way to the Khagrachhari hill district. Police also recovered a hand granade, some Indian currency and some pamphlets of the NLFT from their possession. Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Syed Moazzem Ali told the BBC that this arrest proved that Bangladesh never allowed any Indian separatist group to operate on its soil and the authorities were exercising a lot of vigilance.
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May - 28 
Police arrested three Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) activists from Satkania upazila, Chittagong, on May 28. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from their possession.
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Police arrested three Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) activists from Satkania upazila, Chittagong, on May 28. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from their possession.
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May - 29 
Four activists of the outlawed Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) were arrested in Chandrabash, Chuadanga district after an encounter with the police, on May 29. Police also recovered some arms and ammunition from their possession.
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Four activists of the outlawed Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) were arrested in Chandrabash, Chuadanga district after an encounter with the police, on May 29. Police also recovered some arms and ammunition from their possession.
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May - 29 
Member of Parliament and senior opposition leader Salauddin Kader Choudhury was arrested from Chandanpura, Chittagong, on May 29 on charge of possessing illegal weapons. A huge cache of arms and ammunition was also seized from his possession. He was also believed to have been in close touch of Pakis
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Member of Parliament and senior opposition leader Salauddin Kader Choudhury was arrested from Chandanpura, Chittagong, on May 29 on charge of possessing illegal weapons. A huge cache of arms and ammunition was also seized from his possession. He was also believed to have been in close touch of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI). Choudhury was recently expelled from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) for his alleged mafia nexus.
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May - 6 
An explosive device with a timer was recovered from a private car just opposite to Prime Minister's official residence at Dhaka on May 6. The car belonged to an activist of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League. Three persons including the driver of the car have been arrested in this connectio
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An explosive device with a timer was recovered from a private car just opposite to Prime Minister's official residence at Dhaka on May 6. The car belonged to an activist of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League. Three persons including the driver of the car have been arrested in this connection.
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November - 3 
Army personnel arrested 10 persons for the illegal possession of a huge consignment of arms and ammunition at Nunchhari under Mahalchhari upzila (sub-division), Kagrachhari district, on November 3 night.
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Army personnel arrested 10 persons for the illegal possession of a huge consignment of arms and ammunition at Nunchhari under Mahalchhari upzila (sub-division), Kagrachhari district, on November 3 night.
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November - 5 
Police seized eight firearms and a lethal weapon along with a large amount of ammunition during countrywide combing operations on November 5. Eight persons were arrested in connection with the arms recoveries and seven cases were filed the Under Arms Act.
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Police seized eight firearms and a lethal weapon along with a large amount of ammunition during countrywide combing operations on November 5. Eight persons were arrested in connection with the arms recoveries and seven cases were filed the Under Arms Act.
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October - 18 
The Detective Branch of the Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP) recovered a bomb from the office of the Bangladesh Bank Colony Welfare Association in Agrabad, Chittagong on October 18. Official sources said the bomb, not a sophisticated one though, was later defused. Further investigations are on.
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The Detective Branch of the Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP) recovered a bomb from the office of the Bangladesh Bank Colony Welfare Association in Agrabad, Chittagong on October 18. Official sources said the bomb, not a sophisticated one though, was later defused. Further investigations are on. In another incident on the same day, the CMP arrested 62 persons in separate raids in the city for possessing illegal arms.
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October - 4 
According to official sources, the countrywide drive to recover illegal arms that began before the elections will continue. The drive was launched to curb terrorism and check the inflow of illegal arms. An official release, on October 4, said a section of terrorists, taking advantage of post-poll si
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According to official sources, the countrywide drive to recover illegal arms that began before the elections will continue. The drive was launched to curb terrorism and check the inflow of illegal arms. An official release, on October 4, said a section of terrorists, taking advantage of post-poll situation, were trying to create instability through carrying out terrorist and anti-social activities. Meanwhile, police arrested 10 persons and seized eight firearms and seven other weapons in a countrywide operation on October 4
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September - 1 
According to official sources, police arrested a terrorist belonging to the Osama Bahini of the Sunderbans from the forests under Shyamnagar upzila on September 1. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from his possession.
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According to official sources, police arrested a terrorist belonging to the Osama Bahini of the Sunderbans from the forests under Shyamnagar upzila on September 1. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from his possession.
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September - 12 
Police, on September 12, arrested four suspected terrorists in Hathazari, Chittagong. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from their possession.
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Police, on September 12, arrested four suspected terrorists in Hathazari, Chittagong. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from their possession.
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September - 15 
Chittagong district police, on September 15, unearthed an illegal-arms manufacturing factory in Haranga, 70km away from Chittagong. A huge quantity of arms manufacturing materials was seized from the site and one person has been arrested.
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Chittagong district police, on September 15, unearthed an illegal-arms manufacturing factory in Haranga, 70km away from Chittagong. A huge quantity of arms manufacturing materials was seized from the site and one person has been arrested.
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September - 23 
Police, on September 23, arrested a political activist associated with the Awami League and recovered a consignment of arms, ammunition and bomb-making materials from him, in Barisal.
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Police, on September 23, arrested a political activist associated with the Awami League and recovered a consignment of arms, ammunition and bomb-making materials from him, in Barisal.
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September - 7 
Reports on September 8, 2001 Said police in Dhaka recovered some illegal arms and ammunition during a raid at the Dhaka University, a day earlier on September 7. Two persons were arrested in this connection.
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Reports on September 8, 2001 Said police in Dhaka recovered some illegal arms and ammunition during a raid at the Dhaka University, a day earlier on September 7. Two persons were arrested in this connection.
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