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Recovery of Arms:2006
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April - 18 
In the Jhenidah district, an extremist belonging to the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), Azizul Haque alias Killer Aziz, was killed during a shootout between police personnel and PBCP cadres at Bora village in Sadar sub-district on April 18. Chuadanga district police h
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In the Jhenidah district, an extremist belonging to the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), Azizul Haque alias Killer Aziz, was killed during a shootout between police personnel and PBCP cadres at Bora village in Sadar sub-district on April 18. Chuadanga district police had arrested Azizul from his house on April 17 and had handed him over to Jhenidah police for interrogation. Two police personnel were injured during the gunfight. A pipe-gun and four bullets were recovered from the encounter site.
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April - 18 
In the Khulna district, a PBCP regional leader, Iku Mina, aged 50, was killed in an encounter between his accomplices and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel at Hari Khali under Tero Kheda sub-district on April 18. He was arrested on April 17 at Jailkhana Ghat in the Khulna city. One pipe gun and
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In the Khulna district, a PBCP regional leader, Iku Mina, aged 50, was killed in an encounter between his accomplices and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel at Hari Khali under Tero Kheda sub-district on April 18. He was arrested on April 17 at Jailkhana Ghat in the Khulna city. One pipe gun and three bullets were recovered from the encounter site. A RAB personnel was wounded during the incident.
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April - 19 
A top cadre of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Johirul Islam alias Tipu, was killed during an encounter between members of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and his accomplices at Chandmair in the Gangni sub-district of Meherpur district on April 19,
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A top cadre of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Johirul Islam alias Tipu, was killed during an encounter between members of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and his accomplices at Chandmair in the Gangni sub-district of Meherpur district on April 19, according to Daily Star. A rifle and three bullets were recovered from the encounter scene.
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April - 20 
According to Daily Star, police personnel recovered 26 hand grenades and 1600 bullets from a house at Jelepara in the Comilla town on April 20. Acting on a tip-off, police personnel raided the house of Mintu Saha and recovered the ammunition and explosives. However, no arrest has been made in connec
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According to Daily Star, police personnel recovered 26 hand grenades and 1600 bullets from a house at Jelepara in the Comilla town on April 20. Acting on a tip-off, police personnel raided the house of Mintu Saha and recovered the ammunition and explosives. However, no arrest has been made in connection with the recovery.
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April - 25 
According to Daily Star, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel on April 25 arrested two militants of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), Mohammad Wasim and Ali Hossain, from Rupganj in the Narayanganj district and recovered a huge cache of explosives and bomb-making materials from them. The
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According to Daily Star, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel on April 25 arrested two militants of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), Mohammad Wasim and Ali Hossain, from Rupganj in the Narayanganj district and recovered a huge cache of explosives and bomb-making materials from them. The seizure included one kilogram each of nitrogen benzene and potassium chlorate, 100 grams of lead azide, 500 grams each of sodium nitrate and sodium azide, 45 detonators, 11 integrated circuits, 24 electric connectors and an explosive measuring scale, said a RAB press release.
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April - 27 
Police recovered a powerful bomb inside the compound of Ahsanullah College at KDA avenue in the Khulna city on April 27. No arrests have been made in connection with the recovery.
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Police recovered a powerful bomb inside the compound of Ahsanullah College at KDA avenue in the Khulna city on April 27. No arrests have been made in connection with the recovery.
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April - 28 
Two extremists, Kabil Uddin, a regional leader of the Janajuddho faction of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) and Alauddin alias Ala, a regional leader of the outlawed Gono Bahini, were killed by security force personnel in separate encounters at Mirpur and Daulatpur in the Kushtia district o
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Two extremists, Kabil Uddin, a regional leader of the Janajuddho faction of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) and Alauddin alias Ala, a regional leader of the outlawed Gono Bahini, were killed by security force personnel in separate encounters at Mirpur and Daulatpur in the Kushtia district on April 28. One shutter gun and 22 bullets were reportedly recovered from the encounter site at Mirpur.
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August - 17 
11 extremists belonging to the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), including three ‘regional commanders’, were killed and another arrested in an encounter with the police at remote Sharirvita village of Sujanagar sub-district in the Pabna district on August 17, according
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11 extremists belonging to the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), including three ‘regional commanders’, were killed and another arrested in an encounter with the police at remote Sharirvita village of Sujanagar sub-district in the Pabna district on August 17, according to Daily Star. Police sources said the encounter occurred subsequent to a police raid on a group of 50 PBCP cadres holding a secret meeting at the village. Police recovered 10 rifles and 113 bullets from the encounter site.
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August - 17 
According to Daily Star, army personnel recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from the deep forest in Ali Kadam sub-district of Bandarban district near Myanmar border on August 17. The seized arms and ammunition include three AK47 assault rifles, two M16 assault rifles, two light machine gun
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According to Daily Star, army personnel recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from the deep forest in Ali Kadam sub-district of Bandarban district near Myanmar border on August 17. The seized arms and ammunition include three AK47 assault rifles, two M16 assault rifles, two light machine guns (LMG), six sub-machine guns (SMG), one 40mm rocket launcher, 11 40mm shells, five US-made rocket launchers and five shells, 6,750 bullets, and 2,000 bullets of LMG and SMG each. The army also recovered 21 magazines of various kinds of firearms and 20 link belts. Captain Saif of the Army said "The team led by Lt Col Azimullah Bahar is still searching the area 31km off the Ali Kadam headquarters.”
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August - 2 
A Banglar Communist Party (BCP) cadre, Nazrul Islam Nazu, was killed in an encounter with the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel at Nagda under Alamdanga sub-district in the Chuadanga district on August 2, according to Daily Star. While accomplices of the slain militant managed to escape from t
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A Banglar Communist Party (BCP) cadre, Nazrul Islam Nazu, was killed in an encounter with the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel at Nagda under Alamdanga sub-district in the Chuadanga district on August 2, according to Daily Star. While accomplices of the slain militant managed to escape from the encounter site, one gun and 13 bullets were recovered.
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August - 20 
On August 20, police arrested a Jamaat-e-Islami leader, Kabirul Islam, at Alipur Dhalipara village in the Satkhira district, according to Daily Star. A shutter gun was recovered from a shop owned by him.
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On August 20, police arrested a Jamaat-e-Islami leader, Kabirul Islam, at Alipur Dhalipara village in the Satkhira district, according to Daily Star. A shutter gun was recovered from a shop owned by him.
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August - 22 
An army team on August 22 arrested a Parbatiya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) cadre and recovered a country made pistol at a remote village of Shuknachhai in Panchhari sub-district of Khagrachhari district, according to Daily Star. The arrested cadre was identified as Anupom Bikash Chakma.
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An army team on August 22 arrested a Parbatiya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) cadre and recovered a country made pistol at a remote village of Shuknachhai in Panchhari sub-district of Khagrachhari district, according to Daily Star. The arrested cadre was identified as Anupom Bikash Chakma. On interrogation, Anupom admitted his association with the PCJSS. Meanwhile, the PCJSS ‘information secretary’ said that the arrested person is not a cadre of the outfit.
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August - 22 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel recovered 12 bombs from a heap of straw at Raispur village in the Sadar sub-district of Satkhira district on August 22, according to Daily Star. However, no one has been arrested in this connection.
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel recovered 12 bombs from a heap of straw at Raispur village in the Sadar sub-district of Satkhira district on August 22, according to Daily Star. However, no one has been arrested in this connection.
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August - 23 
Three bombs were recovered near the main gate of Cox's Bazaar Government School on August 23.
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Three bombs were recovered near the main gate of Cox's Bazaar Government School on August 23.
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August - 25 
Six bombs were recovered by the police at Kalampur village in the Kaliakoir sub-district of Gazipur district on August 25, reports Daily Star. However, no one has been arrested in connection with the incident.
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Six bombs were recovered by the police at Kalampur village in the Kaliakoir sub-district of Gazipur district on August 25, reports Daily Star. However, no one has been arrested in connection with the incident.
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August - 28 
According to Daily Star, a Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) cadre, Joban Ali, was killed in an encounter between the PBCP cadres and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel in Shingra sub-district of Natore district on August 28. A RAB press release said that the slain extremist was involved in f
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According to Daily Star, a Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) cadre, Joban Ali, was killed in an encounter between the PBCP cadres and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel in Shingra sub-district of Natore district on August 28. A RAB press release said that the slain extremist was involved in five murders, including that of four police personnel in Chowbaria on August 25. A revolver and two bullets were recovered from the incident site.
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August - 4 
An extremist belonging to the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed in crossfire between the police and PBCP cadres at Sahebnagar in the Chuadanga district on August 4, according to Daily Star. The extremist, identified as Abul Kalam Azad, hailing from Boalia in t
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An extremist belonging to the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed in crossfire between the police and PBCP cadres at Sahebnagar in the Chuadanga district on August 4, according to Daily Star. The extremist, identified as Abul Kalam Azad, hailing from Boalia in the same district, had been arrested from Shekra Bazaar in Sailakupa sub-district of Jhenidah district on August 3. A firearm and four bullets were recovered from the encounter site. Police sources said that he was accused in around seven murder cases.
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August - 7 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel recovered two firearms, including an M-16 rifle, and 373 bullets from an abandoned bungalow in the remote Charer Khil village in Fatikchhari sub-district of Khagrachari district in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) on August 7, according to Daily Star. According
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel recovered two firearms, including an M-16 rifle, and 373 bullets from an abandoned bungalow in the remote Charer Khil village in Fatikchhari sub-district of Khagrachari district in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) on August 7, according to Daily Star. According to RAB sources, following the recovery, the security force personnel raided the house of Kafil Uddin in the same village and recovered one double-barrel gun and 373 bullets of M-16. The operation was reportedly launched following the confessional statement of Nasirul Islam alias Shawkat and Jamal Mohammad Tuhin, two close associates of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadre Nasir. They had been arrested on March 18 this year at Kathgar under Patenga in the Fatikchari city with two AK-47 rifles.
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December - 10 
An extremist belonging to the New Biplobi Communist Party (NBCP) was killed in an encounter with the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel at Ratulpara village in the Kushtia district on December 10, reports Daily Star. The slain extremist, Kata alias Rajbabbar, had been arrested from his house in
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An extremist belonging to the New Biplobi Communist Party (NBCP) was killed in an encounter with the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel at Ratulpara village in the Kushtia district on December 10, reports Daily Star. The slain extremist, Kata alias Rajbabbar, had been arrested from his house in the same village on December 9. A firearm and 15 bullets were recovered from the encounter site. Police sources said that the slain extremist was a close associate of the NBCP leader Akdil Hossain and was accused in different cases, including four for murders.
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December - 15 
Police recovered six bombs near the Shahid Minar at Mehendiganj sub-district town in the Barisal district on December 15, reports Daily Star. No one has been arrested in connection with the recovery.
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Police recovered six bombs near the Shahid Minar at Mehendiganj sub-district town in the Barisal district on December 15, reports Daily Star. No one has been arrested in connection with the recovery.
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December - 20 
A bomb expert, Mansur, was killed when two bombs he was making along with his accomplices exploded at a bush in the Bamanagar village under Alamdanga subdistrict of Chuadanga district on December 20-evening, according to Daily Star. Police subsequently arrested from the incident site Ikhtiar Ali, a
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A bomb expert, Mansur, was killed when two bombs he was making along with his accomplices exploded at a bush in the Bamanagar village under Alamdanga subdistrict of Chuadanga district on December 20-evening, according to Daily Star. Police subsequently arrested from the incident site Ikhtiar Ali, a cadre of Red Flag faction of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), who was injured in the explosion. During interrogation, Ikhtiar confessed that Mansur, an expert in making bomb, often supplied them bombs. Police also recovered seven bombs from the incident site.
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December - 20 
A regional leader of the Lal Pataka faction of Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Amzad Hossain, was killed in an encounter with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel at Debipur village under Gangni sub district in the Meherpur district on December 20, reports Daily Star. While oth
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A regional leader of the Lal Pataka faction of Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Amzad Hossain, was killed in an encounter with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel at Debipur village under Gangni sub district in the Meherpur district on December 20, reports Daily Star. While other militants managed to escape from the encounter site, a firearm and 10 bullets were recovered. According to police sources, Amzad was accused in different cases including four for murder filed with Gangni and Sadar police stations in Meherpur.
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December - 22 
A PBCP leader, Nazrul Islam alias Tufan, was killed in an encounter with RAB personnel at Shibpur village under Ataikula sub district in the Pabna district on the same day. Tufan was an accused in 14 cases including six for murder. One sub-machine gun and 40 bullets were recovered from the incident
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A PBCP leader, Nazrul Islam alias Tufan, was killed in an encounter with RAB personnel at Shibpur village under Ataikula sub district in the Pabna district on the same day. Tufan was an accused in 14 cases including six for murder. One sub-machine gun and 40 bullets were recovered from the incident site.
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December - 25 
A ‘commander’ of the Red Flag faction of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Selim Babu, was killed in a 'shootout' with police personnel at Sukurkandi village under Gangni sub-district in the Meherpur district on December 25, reports Daily Star. While accomplices of the slain mi
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A ‘commander’ of the Red Flag faction of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Selim Babu, was killed in a 'shootout' with police personnel at Sukurkandi village under Gangni sub-district in the Meherpur district on December 25, reports Daily Star. While accomplices of the slain militant managed to escape, a firearm and three bullets were recovered from the incident site. According to police sources, Selim was accused in different cases including four for murder filed with Gangni and Sadar police stations in Meherpur.
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December - 29 
Police arrested two alleged Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) terrorists, identified as Mohammad Fahad and Mohammad Saiful, along with firearms, ammunitions and detonators after they shot at and injured a Police constable and a Police informant during luggage checking at a check post on Rabna by
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Police arrested two alleged Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) terrorists, identified as Mohammad Fahad and Mohammad Saiful, along with firearms, ammunitions and detonators after they shot at and injured a Police constable and a Police informant during luggage checking at a check post on Rabna bypass in the Tangail district on December 29, according to Daily Star. They told Police that they were coming from Meherpur to deliver arms and ammunition along with detonators to a JMB leader Hasan, now in charge of JMB activities in Dhaka and Narayanganj districts. Police seized four foreign-made 0.9mm pistols, 195 detonators, and 1,800 casings of detonators, 82 bullets and 16 bottles of Phensidyl (an anti-cough mixture) from them.
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December - 7 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested two arm dealers and seized 13 foreign firearms and 13 rounds of bullets following a three-hour encounter at Babupur in the Shibganj area of Chapainawabganj district, reports Daily Star. The arrested persons were identified as Badiur Rahman and Rafikul
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested two arm dealers and seized 13 foreign firearms and 13 rounds of bullets following a three-hour encounter at Babupur in the Shibganj area of Chapainawabganj district, reports Daily Star. The arrested persons were identified as Badiur Rahman and Rafikul Islam. Police sources said that different groups dealing with illegal arms have become active in the Khaserhat belt of Binodhpur union in the Shibganj district since the caretaker government sworn in.
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February - 1 
According to Independent, police personnel on February 1 arrested two militants of the Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), Mahmudur Rahman Russel and his associate Zahirul Islam, along with two hand grenades and 33 lead splinters from Asgana village in the Mirzapur sub-district of Tangail distric
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According to Independent, police personnel on February 1 arrested two militants of the Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), Mahmudur Rahman Russel and his associate Zahirul Islam, along with two hand grenades and 33 lead splinters from Asgana village in the Mirzapur sub-district of Tangail district. According to police sources, both were arrested following information provided by arrested JMB leader Abdullah Al Sohail Al Maroof alias Akash.
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February - 12 
The RAB personnel recovered four live grenades, one from a dustbin and three near a drain, at Moghbazaar in the capital Dhaka on February 12, according to Daily Star. A RAB explosives expert said, "These are of Arges84 model." The report added that grenades of the same model were used in August 21,
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The RAB personnel recovered four live grenades, one from a dustbin and three near a drain, at Moghbazaar in the capital Dhaka on February 12, according to Daily Star. A RAB explosives expert said, "These are of Arges84 model." The report added that grenades of the same model were used in August 21, 2004 attempt on the life of Leader of the Opposition, Sheikh Hasina, the attack on Sylhet Mayor Badruddin Ahmed Kamran on August 7, 2005 and the killing of Shah AMS Kibria on January 21, 2005.
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February - 14 
According to Daily Star, a regional leader of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), Shahidul Islam, was killed in a shootout between his accomplices and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel in the Harinakundu sub-district of Jhenidah district on February 14. The slain
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According to Daily Star, a regional leader of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), Shahidul Islam, was killed in a shootout between his accomplices and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel in the Harinakundu sub-district of Jhenidah district on February 14. The slain cadre hailing from Kiorbila village in the Alamdanga sub-district of Chuadanga district was earlier arrested near a madrassa (seminary) in Rishkhali village. RAB personnel recovered a pistol, a pipe-gun and eight rounds of bullet from the incident site.
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February - 16 
A regional leader of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), Mohammad Akhter Hossain, was killed in crossfire between his accomplices and the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel at Baoishona village under Naragati Police Station in the Narail district at midnight on Fe
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A regional leader of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), Mohammad Akhter Hossain, was killed in crossfire between his accomplices and the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel at Baoishona village under Naragati Police Station in the Narail district at midnight on February 16. RAB sources said that Akhter was arrested from the Savar area of capital Dhaka on the same day and was leading the troops for recovery of arms when PBCP cadres opened gunfire. A single barrel gun and three bullets were recovered from the incident site.
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February - 18 
On February 18, Bangladesh Rifles personnel of Marishya zone recovered two rifles and 11 rounds of different types of bullets from a suspected United People Democratic Front (UPDF) hideout at Sajak Union under Bagaichhari sub-district in the Rangamati district, according to Independent. The UPDF cad
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On February 18, Bangladesh Rifles personnel of Marishya zone recovered two rifles and 11 rounds of different types of bullets from a suspected United People Democratic Front (UPDF) hideout at Sajak Union under Bagaichhari sub-district in the Rangamati district, according to Independent. The UPDF cadres, however, managed to escape before the raid.
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February - 20 
A regional leader of the Biplobi Communist Party, Foyez Uddin Biswas, was killed during a shoot out between his accomplices and the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel in the Shailakupa sub-district of Jhenidah district on February 20, according to Daily Star. The slain cadre was arrested at Sabu
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A regional leader of the Biplobi Communist Party, Foyez Uddin Biswas, was killed during a shoot out between his accomplices and the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel in the Shailakupa sub-district of Jhenidah district on February 20, according to Daily Star. The slain cadre was arrested at Sabujbagh in Dhaka on February 19. RAB personnel recovered one pistol, one shutter gun and eight live ammunitions from the encounter site.
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February - 20 
According to Independent, on February 20, a bomb was recovered from a secondary school in Khan Jahan Ali police station in the Khulna city. Local eyewitnesses said that the bomb was found near the office room of the Aleem Eastern Secondary School.
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According to Independent, on February 20, a bomb was recovered from a secondary school in Khan Jahan Ali police station in the Khulna city. Local eyewitnesses said that the bomb was found near the office room of the Aleem Eastern Secondary School.
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February - 23 
The Bangladesh Army on February 23 recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from the Kanamajhi Hill under Ali Kadam sub-district of Bandarban district. The cache included one AK-47 rifle, an M-16 rifle, 550 bullets, three radio antennas and six pairs of army uniform. The raid, which was conducted fo
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The Bangladesh Army on February 23 recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from the Kanamajhi Hill under Ali Kadam sub-district of Bandarban district. The cache included one AK-47 rifle, an M-16 rifle, 550 bullets, three radio antennas and six pairs of army uniform. The raid, which was conducted following a tip off, however, failed to arrest anybody.
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February - 24 
Seven live bombs, hidden in an abandoned latrine of the house of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) cadre, Mostafizur Rahman Jibu, were recovered at Bahorbunia village of Morrelganj sub-district in the Bagerhat district on February 24. Jibu, who is the prime suspect in the murder case of Bangladesh Nationalist P
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Seven live bombs, hidden in an abandoned latrine of the house of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) cadre, Mostafizur Rahman Jibu, were recovered at Bahorbunia village of Morrelganj sub-district in the Bagerhat district on February 24. Jibu, who is the prime suspect in the murder case of Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader Sarwar Hossain Howlader, however, managed to escape before the raid.
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February - 26 
According to Independent, Rapid Action Battalion personnel arrested four Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants, including the outfit’s Bogra 'district commander', from various places in Bogra on February 26. The arrested were identified as Badiuzzaman alias Jaber alias Aman alias Humayun,
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According to Independent, Rapid Action Battalion personnel arrested four Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants, including the outfit’s Bogra 'district commander', from various places in Bogra on February 26. The arrested were identified as Badiuzzaman alias Jaber alias Aman alias Humayun, Shasmul Haque, Ali Akbar and Shahidul. Six daggers, one axe, a printer and a generator were recovered from their possession.
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February - 26 
Earlier, in another raid on February 26, one AK 47 rifle, one M16 rifle and over 500 rounds of bullet were recovered from the same area.
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Earlier, in another raid on February 26, one AK 47 rifle, one M16 rifle and over 500 rounds of bullet were recovered from the same area.
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February - 28 
Daily Star reports that security forces seized a large cache of arms and ammunition, including five AK 47 rifles, from the forest area in Alikadam upazila (subdistrict) of Chittagong Hill Tracts. The seizure included magazines of AK 47 rifle, 3,000 bullets and military equipment.
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Daily Star reports that security forces seized a large cache of arms and ammunition, including five AK 47 rifles, from the forest area in Alikadam upazila (subdistrict) of Chittagong Hill Tracts. The seizure included magazines of AK 47 rifle, 3,000 bullets and military equipment.
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February - 5 
Rapid Action Battalion personnel recovered and later defused six bombs from a rice mill at Shomespur bazaar in the Khoksa sub-district of Kushtia district on February 5.
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Rapid Action Battalion personnel recovered and later defused six bombs from a rice mill at Shomespur bazaar in the Khoksa sub-district of Kushtia district on February 5.
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February - 6 
According to Independent, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested nine Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants and recovered a huge quantity of bomb making materials from Syedpur in the Nilphamari district on February 6. Six JMB militants were arrested from Kazirhat following the information p
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According to Independent, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested nine Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants and recovered a huge quantity of bomb making materials from Syedpur in the Nilphamari district on February 6. Six JMB militants were arrested from Kazirhat following the information provided by three JMB cadres arrested near Syedpur railway station on the same day. RAB sources said that the six arrested militants had rented a house at Kazirhat and were planning to plant explosives in various places in the northern region. The arrested included a ‘divisional commander’, five ‘district commanders’ and three militants of the outfit’s suicide squad. The recovered bomb-making materials include 84 detonators, two pipe guns, four bullets, unspecified quantity of ammonium nitrate, power gel, batteries, circuits, tape and wires. A motorcycle and currency notes worth Taka 47,000 were also seized.
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February - 7 
The RAB-Chittagong zone recovered a huge quantity of explosives from a godown in the Chattyashawari Road area of Chittagong city on February 7. The explosives stored at a godown of Chattal Match Factory, included one tonne Red Phosphorus loaded in 20 drums, 650 kilograms of Potassium Chloride loaded
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The RAB-Chittagong zone recovered a huge quantity of explosives from a godown in the Chattyashawari Road area of Chittagong city on February 7. The explosives stored at a godown of Chattal Match Factory, included one tonne Red Phosphorus loaded in 20 drums, 650 kilograms of Potassium Chloride loaded in 26 bags and one tonne of Sulphur powder.
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February - 8 
According to Independent, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel unearthed a den of the banned Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) and recovered a huge quantity of explosives and bomb-making equipments at Lalbagh in the capital Dhaka on February 8. A RAB team raided a room of a three-storied resid
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According to Independent, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel unearthed a den of the banned Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) and recovered a huge quantity of explosives and bomb-making equipments at Lalbagh in the capital Dhaka on February 8. A RAB team raided a room of a three-storied residence at the Water Works Road under Lalbagh police station and recovered three kilograms of Ammonium Nitrate, four kilograms of Lead Acid, and three kilograms of charcoal, three handmade bombs, five cocktails, four batteries, six explosive rolls, four electric detonators and some other bomb-making materials. No one, however, has been arrested.
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February - 8 
The RAB personnel recovered seven grenades, 10 bullets and some books on jihad from the house of a JMB cadre, identified as Sekander Ali, at Parkasunda village in the Atrai sub-district of Naogaon district on February 8. The JMB cadre, however, managed to escape.
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The RAB personnel recovered seven grenades, 10 bullets and some books on jihad from the house of a JMB cadre, identified as Sekander Ali, at Parkasunda village in the Atrai sub-district of Naogaon district on February 8. The JMB cadre, however, managed to escape.
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February - 9 
Muhammad Shariam Molla, a regional leader of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) belonging to the Janajuddha faction, was killed at Talbonia in the Bagerhat district during a shootout between his accomplices and members of the Rapid Action Battalion on February 9, according to Daily Star. Molla
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Muhammad Shariam Molla, a regional leader of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) belonging to the Janajuddha faction, was killed at Talbonia in the Bagerhat district during a shootout between his accomplices and members of the Rapid Action Battalion on February 9, according to Daily Star. Molla was arrested earlier on February 8 from Baroipara in the Rampal sub-district. One pipe gun, four cartridges and three used shells of bullets were recovered from the incident site.
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January - 13 
A regional leader of New Biplobi Communist Party (NBCP), Mohammad Mizanur Rahman, was killed during a shootout between Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and NBCP cadres at Rayermahal in the Khulna district on January 13, according to Daily Star. The RAB recovered one pistol with two bullets, one pipe gun
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A regional leader of New Biplobi Communist Party (NBCP), Mohammad Mizanur Rahman, was killed during a shootout between Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and NBCP cadres at Rayermahal in the Khulna district on January 13, according to Daily Star. The RAB recovered one pistol with two bullets, one pipe gun, seven bullets of .303 rifle, and two empty cases of shotgun cartridges from the incident site.
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January - 14 
According to Independent, two Chakma militants, Rango Chua Chakma and Sanjit Kumar Chakma, claming themselves to be cadres of the Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS)’s armed unit, were arrested from the Kyangghati area of Mahalchhari sub-district in Khagrachhari district on January 14.
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According to Independent, two Chakma militants, Rango Chua Chakma and Sanjit Kumar Chakma, claming themselves to be cadres of the Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS)’s armed unit, were arrested from the Kyangghati area of Mahalchhari sub-district in Khagrachhari district on January 14. One Belgium-made gun and two bullets were recovered from their possession.
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January - 15 
On January 15, security forces recovered a Belgium-made gun from Natun Chakma para in Guimara sub-district in the Khagrachhari district during a search operation, according to Independent.
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On January 15, security forces recovered a Belgium-made gun from Natun Chakma para in Guimara sub-district in the Khagrachhari district during a search operation, according to Independent.
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January - 16 
A regional leader of the proscribed Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) belonging to the outfit’s Marxist-Leninist-Janajuddha faction, identified as Sonu Mondol, was killed during a shootout between PBCP cadres and police personnel in Chuadanga district on January 16. Sonu was arrested by the Jesso
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A regional leader of the proscribed Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) belonging to the outfit’s Marxist-Leninist-Janajuddha faction, identified as Sonu Mondol, was killed during a shootout between PBCP cadres and police personnel in Chuadanga district on January 16. Sonu was arrested by the Jessore district police from Dadpur village in Chougachha sub-district along with his two accomplices on January 15 and was handed over to Chuadanga police the same day. One shutter gun and 12 bullets were recovered from the encounter site.
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January - 16 
According to Daily Star, 11 guns were recovered from a truck and a container laden with imported cargo while passing out of the restricted area of Chittagong Port on January 16. Police said the guns are replica but can be used for training purpose and were smuggled into the country.
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According to Daily Star, 11 guns were recovered from a truck and a container laden with imported cargo while passing out of the restricted area of Chittagong Port on January 16. Police said the guns are replica but can be used for training purpose and were smuggled into the country.
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January - 17 
A regional leader of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP- Janajuddha faction) identified as Monir Talukder alias Moni was killed in 'crossfire' on January 17 during a shootout between police and PBCP cadres at Mongla sub-district in Bagerhat. Police sources said that the slain cadre was arrested
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A regional leader of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP- Janajuddha faction) identified as Monir Talukder alias Moni was killed in 'crossfire' on January 17 during a shootout between police and PBCP cadres at Mongla sub-district in Bagerhat. Police sources said that the slain cadre was arrested from Baniashanta brothel at Mongla on the same day. Two guns, seven gun cartridges and four rifle bullets were recovered from the site of the encounter. Two constables were also injured during the shootout.
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January - 18 
According to Daily Star, Army and border guards personnel on January 18 arrested three unidentified Myanmarese militants belonging to the Rohingya Solidarity Organisation (RSO) from Bhaginar Chhara area in Naikkhongchhari sub-district of Bandarban district and recovered a huge cache of arms, ammunit
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According to Daily Star, Army and border guards personnel on January 18 arrested three unidentified Myanmarese militants belonging to the Rohingya Solidarity Organisation (RSO) from Bhaginar Chhara area in Naikkhongchhari sub-district of Bandarban district and recovered a huge cache of arms, ammunition and explosives. The cache included 7 kilograms of TNT, a M1A1 machinegun, an AK-47 rifle, one .303, four M16 rifles, a long-range rocket shell, 3,500 bullets and a 500-yard coil of wire used in explosive devices.
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January - 19 
According to Daily Star, a joint group of Bangladesh Army and Bangladesh Rifles personnel on January 19 recovered a huge cache of sophisticated explosives, firearms and military equipment from the remote Bhaginajhiri hills of Naikkhangchhari in the Bandarban district. The cache included one M16 rifl
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According to Daily Star, a joint group of Bangladesh Army and Bangladesh Rifles personnel on January 19 recovered a huge cache of sophisticated explosives, firearms and military equipment from the remote Bhaginajhiri hills of Naikkhangchhari in the Bandarban district. The cache included one M16 rifle, one submachine carbine, one .303 rifle, 20 detonators, 10 mine-fixing devices, three grenade-throwing handles, mining cable, 14 fuses and 20 kilograms gunpowder. A global positioning system, two range-finders hand microphones, walkie-talkies, five binoculars and a telescope, and antennae were also recovered during the raid.
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January - 19 
According to Daily Star, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested two militants of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from Charmathha bus terminal area in Bogra town and Shohagipara area in Bogra district and subsequently recovered a huge cache of bomb-making materials from the North S
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According to Daily Star, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested two militants of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from Charmathha bus terminal area in Bogra town and Shohagipara area in Bogra district and subsequently recovered a huge cache of bomb-making materials from the North Shahpara area under Sherpur sub-district of Bogra on January 19. The arrested militants were identified as Ashraful Islam alias Arshad alias Abbas Khan alias Araf, an Ehsar (full-time activist) and ‘commander’ of JMB’s Sherpur sub-district unit, Abdul Pramanik alias Mansur, Ehsar and former ‘commander’ of Mymensingh and Chittagong district units of the JMB. The cache included one kilogram of gunpowder, 6.5 kilogram sulphur, 4.8 kilogram lead styphnate, one kilogram beeswax, five litre sulphuric acid, 200 gram silica gel, 50 gram chalk powder, 100 gram putty and 500 gram liquid adhesive. A RAB source said that the seized materials could be used to manufacture a huge number of bombs.
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January - 20 
According to Daily Star, Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel on January 20 destroyed a terrorist hideout in the Uttar Bhuiyanchhari area under Baghaichhari sub-district of Rangamati district and recovered four country-made guns, two detonators, two fuses, 10 bullets of light gun, two explosive power g
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According to Daily Star, Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel on January 20 destroyed a terrorist hideout in the Uttar Bhuiyanchhari area under Baghaichhari sub-district of Rangamati district and recovered four country-made guns, two detonators, two fuses, 10 bullets of light gun, two explosive power gels weighing 110 grams and 50 grams and olive colour uniforms. The unidentified terrorists, however, managed to escape.
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January - 20 
Police personnel on the same day recovered four pipe guns from a pond in the Palashpole area of Satkhira district. According to official sources, Dr. Hadi Khan, an activist of the Jamaat-e-Islami, owns the pond.
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Police personnel on the same day recovered four pipe guns from a pond in the Palashpole area of Satkhira district. According to official sources, Dr. Hadi Khan, an activist of the Jamaat-e-Islami, owns the pond.
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January - 21 
On January 21, the Rapid Action Battalion seized 14 kilograms of explosives, huge bomb-making materials, and over 2,000 books on jihad kept underground near the house of a Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) operative's relative at Shahjahanpur in the Bogra district, according to Daily Star. At le
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On January 21, the Rapid Action Battalion seized 14 kilograms of explosives, huge bomb-making materials, and over 2,000 books on jihad kept underground near the house of a Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) operative's relative at Shahjahanpur in the Bogra district, according to Daily Star. At least 1,000 bombs could be made with the seized explosives and equipment, according to police sources. The seizure was made following information from a JMB activist, Ashraful Islam alias Arshad, who was arrested on January 19.
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January - 23 
Ziaur Rahman alias Badal alias Reaz Ahmed, a ‘regional commander’ of the Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) was arrested from Ayub Ali Ansari mosque in the Sukhnagar area of Gaibandha district on January 23, according to Daily Star. Two live bombs and five books on jihad were recovered from his p
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Ziaur Rahman alias Badal alias Reaz Ahmed, a ‘regional commander’ of the Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) was arrested from Ayub Ali Ansari mosque in the Sukhnagar area of Gaibandha district on January 23, according to Daily Star. Two live bombs and five books on jihad were recovered from his possession. Five of his accomplices, however, managed to escape. During primary interrogation, Reaz, who hails from Chapainawabganj district, told police that he joined JMB three years ago to establish Islamic rule in Bangladesh and was subsequently made its 'regional commander'. Recently, he came to Gaibandha with some of his aides to reorganise JMB activities and to boost morale of its cadres.
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January - 24 
Daily Star reports that two cadres of the Janajuddha faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), Mofazzel Hossain alias Mofa and Sheikh Golam Mostafa alias Mosto, were killed during an encounter between Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel and PBCP cadres at Jabusha village under Rupsha sub-d
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Daily Star reports that two cadres of the Janajuddha faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), Mofazzel Hossain alias Mofa and Sheikh Golam Mostafa alias Mosto, were killed during an encounter between Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel and PBCP cadres at Jabusha village under Rupsha sub-district in the Khulna district. RAB personnel recovered one revolver, two pipe guns and 16 bullets from the incident site.
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January - 3 
According to Daily Star, security forces, on January 3, arrested three Myanmarese militants of the Arakan Liberation Party and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from a hideout in the remote forest areas of Naikkhongchhari in the Bandarban district. The cache included one British-made LMG
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According to Daily Star, security forces, on January 3, arrested three Myanmarese militants of the Arakan Liberation Party and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from a hideout in the remote forest areas of Naikkhongchhari in the Bandarban district. The cache included one British-made LMG, one AK47 and five M16 rifles, two .303 rifles, seven Pakistan-made guns, 32 magazines and 7,000 bullets. The arrested were identified as Ka Aong, Aong Theong and Tcha Thoang Ching, hailing from Ghayagong village in the Akiyab district of Myanmar, an official release said.
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January - 30 
According to Daily Star, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested a Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) ‘regional commander’ of Tongi-Uttara area, Abdullah al Sohail al Maruf alias Akash, from Ashulia in the Gazipur district on January 30. Following his interrogation, RAB personnel on Janua
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According to Daily Star, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested a Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) ‘regional commander’ of Tongi-Uttara area, Abdullah al Sohail al Maruf alias Akash, from Ashulia in the Gazipur district on January 30. Following his interrogation, RAB personnel on January 31 raided a mess in Gazipur and recovered four locally made guns, 48 detonators, one packet power gel, two packets of water gel, one packet lead nitrate, an electric switch and an electric valve. According to the report, the arrested militant has confessed to his involvement in the August 17, 2005 bombings. He said that he had distributed bombs and leaflets among more than 10 JMB operatives and taught them how to detonate the bombs in Tongi and Uttara police station areas.
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January - 31 
Police recovered two bombs and some bomb making material from the premises of the house of a Pir (saint) at Kamlapur in Khoksa sub-district of the Kushtia district and arrested the Pir and his five followers on January 31.
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Police recovered two bombs and some bomb making material from the premises of the house of a Pir (saint) at Kamlapur in Khoksa sub-district of the Kushtia district and arrested the Pir and his five followers on January 31.
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January - 5 
According to Daily Star, a cadre of the Gono Mukti Fouz (GMF), Abdur Rahim, was lynched in the Kushtia district on January 5. Three GMF cadres had reportedly shot at and critically injured a police informer at Bazlar Moar and were escaping on a motorcycle. One of the cadres who fell off the motorcyc
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According to Daily Star, a cadre of the Gono Mukti Fouz (GMF), Abdur Rahim, was lynched in the Kushtia district on January 5. Three GMF cadres had reportedly shot at and critically injured a police informer at Bazlar Moar and were escaping on a motorcycle. One of the cadres who fell off the motorcycle while being chased by the police personnel was beaten to death by the local people. Two rifles and nine bullets were recovered from the incident site.
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January - 5 
Daily Star reports that Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel on January 5 neutralised a Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) hideout at Moinartek in Dhaka city's Uttara area and seized five shotguns, 24 kg of explosives, gunpowder and safety pins. RAB also arrested two JMB cadres, including one e
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Daily Star reports that Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel on January 5 neutralised a Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) hideout at Moinartek in Dhaka city's Uttara area and seized five shotguns, 24 kg of explosives, gunpowder and safety pins. RAB also arrested two JMB cadres, including one ehsar (a full-time activist) identified as Habib.
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January - 6 
According to Independent, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel on January 6 neutralised a hideout of the banned Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) and recovered a huge quantity of explosives and bomb-making equipment at Purba Ashkona in the Uttara locality of capital Dhaka. The explosives cache
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According to Independent, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel on January 6 neutralised a hideout of the banned Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) and recovered a huge quantity of explosives and bomb-making equipment at Purba Ashkona in the Uttara locality of capital Dhaka. The explosives cache include several thousand circuits and two kilograms sulphur, 250 grams thinner, 800 millilitres acetone, potassium chloride and huge quantity of electrical equipment.
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January - 6 
Police recovered seven live bombs from Husking Mill in the Beerganj sub-district of Dinajpur district on January 6. A day earlier, police had recovered two bombs from Biral sub-district in Dinajpur.
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Police recovered seven live bombs from Husking Mill in the Beerganj sub-district of Dinajpur district on January 6. A day earlier, police had recovered two bombs from Biral sub-district in Dinajpur.
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January - 6 
The RAB Chittagong Zone has recovered a total of 203 firearms including 24 AK-47, two AK-22 and a large number of explosives and ammunition in 2005, according to Independent. RAB personnel have also arrested 443 criminals, including the JMB leader Mohammad, during the same time.
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The RAB Chittagong Zone has recovered a total of 203 firearms including 24 AK-47, two AK-22 and a large number of explosives and ammunition in 2005, according to Independent. RAB personnel have also arrested 443 criminals, including the JMB leader Mohammad, during the same time.
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January - 7 
According to Daily Star, Sohel, a top leader of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (Marxist-Leninist-Red Flag faction) was killed in an encounter between police and other cadres of the outfit on January 7 on Tangail-Baghil Road at Laojan in the Sadar sub-district of Tangail district. Police sources s
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According to Daily Star, Sohel, a top leader of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (Marxist-Leninist-Red Flag faction) was killed in an encounter between police and other cadres of the outfit on January 7 on Tangail-Baghil Road at Laojan in the Sadar sub-district of Tangail district. Police sources said that the encounter occurred when the slain militant was preparing for a criminal operation. Five police constables were injured during the encounter. A rifle with three bullets, one large dagger, and some used shells were recovered from the incident site.
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January - 8 
According to Daily Star, Police on January 8 recovered two grenades from the house of a Jamaat-e-Islami leader and a teacher of Srirampur Madrassa (seminary), Moulana Yunus Ali, at Dhalipara on the outskirts of Satkhira town. Yunus' son Abdullah Al Mamun, an activist of Islami Chhatra Shibir, was ar
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According to Daily Star, Police on January 8 recovered two grenades from the house of a Jamaat-e-Islami leader and a teacher of Srirampur Madrassa (seminary), Moulana Yunus Ali, at Dhalipara on the outskirts of Satkhira town. Yunus' son Abdullah Al Mamun, an activist of Islami Chhatra Shibir, was arrested subsequently. Separately, Prime Minister Khaleda Zia's scheduled visit to Satkhira was cancelled amidst rumours of a planned bomb attack at her meeting venue.
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January - 8 
According to Daily Star, police recovered three kilograms of gunpowder, one pistol, two country-made shooter guns, one foreign-made shutter gun, 16 bullets, five cartridges and three knives from a hideout of the proscribed Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) in the graveyard at Dakkhin Khan villag
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According to Daily Star, police recovered three kilograms of gunpowder, one pistol, two country-made shooter guns, one foreign-made shutter gun, 16 bullets, five cartridges and three knives from a hideout of the proscribed Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) in the graveyard at Dakkhin Khan village in Gazipur district on January 8. Police sources said that the recovery was made following confessional statement of arrested JMB 'commander' Enayetullah alias Enayet alias Jewel alias Walid.
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July - 12 July - 13
According to Daily Star, on July 13, Shahidul Islam, a ‘regional commander’ of the Red Flag faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed in 'crossfire' with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel at Kaligram of Raninagar sub-district in Naogaon. The extremist was arrested at Patnitala
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According to Daily Star, on July 13, Shahidul Islam, a ‘regional commander’ of the Red Flag faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed in 'crossfire' with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel at Kaligram of Raninagar sub-district in Naogaon. The extremist was arrested at Patnitala of Naogaon district on July 12 night. A foreign made pistol, a pistol magazine, four bullets and a rifle bullet were recovered from the encounter site.
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July - 13 July - 14
According to Daily Star, eight bombs were found in the Faridpur town and a bordering village under Kolaroa sub-district of Satkhira district on July 14 and July 13. In Faridpur, three bombs were recovered from City College premises. Separately, Kolaroa police in Satkhira recovered five bombs from a
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According to Daily Star, eight bombs were found in the Faridpur town and a bordering village under Kolaroa sub-district of Satkhira district on July 14 and July 13. In Faridpur, three bombs were recovered from City College premises. Separately, Kolaroa police in Satkhira recovered five bombs from a house at Chandanpur village.
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July - 14 
Two top leaders of the Lal Pataka faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as chief adviser Kamrul Islam alias Kamrul Master and operations commander Md Abdul Latif alias Jhunu Maker were killed in a shootout between Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel and PBCP cadres at Te
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Two top leaders of the Lal Pataka faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as chief adviser Kamrul Islam alias Kamrul Master and operations commander Md Abdul Latif alias Jhunu Maker were killed in a shootout between Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel and PBCP cadres at Tebunia in the Pabna district on July 14. Two pipe-guns and three bullets were recovered from the encounter site.
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July - 15 
An extremist belonging to the Marxist-Leninist faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Mithu Mollah, was killed in an encounter between PBCP cadres and the police on July 15 at Ram Majhi of Terokheda sub-district in the Khulna district, according to Daily Star. The extremi
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An extremist belonging to the Marxist-Leninist faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Mithu Mollah, was killed in an encounter between PBCP cadres and the police on July 15 at Ram Majhi of Terokheda sub-district in the Khulna district, according to Daily Star. The extremist was previously arrested on July 14 at Harhikhali. Police recovered one double-barrel gun, three live shells and two rifle bullets from the encounter site.
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July - 20 
A United Peoples Democratic Front (UPDF) cadre was killed in a gunfight between the cadres of the Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghaty Samity (JSS) and UPDF and subsequent action by the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) at Logung and Amtali under Panchhari sub-district in the Khagrachhari district on July 20, ac
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A United Peoples Democratic Front (UPDF) cadre was killed in a gunfight between the cadres of the Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghaty Samity (JSS) and UPDF and subsequent action by the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) at Logung and Amtali under Panchhari sub-district in the Khagrachhari district on July 20, according to Daily Star. A BDR personnel was injured in the incident. An India-made rifle, a Chinese hand grenade and 64 bullets were recovered by the security forces and five men were arrested in connection with the incidents.
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July - 25 
An extremist belonging to the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), Ripon Sarder, was killed in an encounter with the members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on July 25 at Alka village under Phultala sub-district in the Khulna district. According to Daily Star, he was arres
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An extremist belonging to the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), Ripon Sarder, was killed in an encounter with the members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on July 25 at Alka village under Phultala sub-district in the Khulna district. According to Daily Star, he was arrested earlier from Peoples Jute Mill colony on July 24. RAB personnel recovered a pipe gun, four bullets and two empty shells from the site of encounter.
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July - 28 
Khulna City Police recovered two hand bombs, which were kept in a polythene bag beside a dustbin, from Kagajibari Lane on July 28. Elsewhere in the city, three hand bombs were recovered from a shrimp farm at Paikgachha sub-district on July 26.
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Khulna City Police recovered two hand bombs, which were kept in a polythene bag beside a dustbin, from Kagajibari Lane on July 28. Elsewhere in the city, three hand bombs were recovered from a shrimp farm at Paikgachha sub-district on July 26.
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July - 6 
Amjad Hossain, the Pabna district regional leader of the Purba Banglar Communist Party-Marxist-Leninist Lal Pataka faction was killed in an encounter between the PBCP cadres and the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel at Tebaria village in Ataikula sub-district of Pabna district. Two pipe guns, t
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Amjad Hossain, the Pabna district regional leader of the Purba Banglar Communist Party-Marxist-Leninist Lal Pataka faction was killed in an encounter between the PBCP cadres and the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel at Tebaria village in Ataikula sub-district of Pabna district. Two pipe guns, two rounds of bullet and sharp weapons were recovered from the encounter site.
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July - 6 July - 7
According to Daily Star, Ishaq Khan, a leader of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed during an encounter between the outfit’s cadres and the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) members at Chaitrahati in Ataikula sub-district of Pabna district on July 7. RAB personn
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According to Daily Star, Ishaq Khan, a leader of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed during an encounter between the outfit’s cadres and the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) members at Chaitrahati in Ataikula sub-district of Pabna district on July 7. RAB personnel had arrested the extremist at Sreekal village on July 6. Two firearms and three bullets were recovered from the encounter site.
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June - 15 
Daily Star reports that Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) members arrested an arms trader, identified as Mohammad Shafiul Azam alias Shafi alias Payem and recovered two guns from his possession in the Chittagong city on June 15 afternoon. During interrogation, Shafi told the law enforcers that he kept th
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Daily Star reports that Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) members arrested an arms trader, identified as Mohammad Shafiul Azam alias Shafi alias Payem and recovered two guns from his possession in the Chittagong city on June 15 afternoon. During interrogation, Shafi told the law enforcers that he kept the two firearms for sale and confessed to his involvement in arms trading, police sources said.
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June - 15 June - 16
Two top leaders of the Purba Banglar Communist Party-Marxist-Leninist (PBCP-ML) were killed in an encounter between the members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and PBCP cadres at Singchhara village in Atrai sub-district of Naogaon district on June 16, according to Daily Star. The killed extremists h
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Two top leaders of the Purba Banglar Communist Party-Marxist-Leninist (PBCP-ML) were killed in an encounter between the members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and PBCP cadres at Singchhara village in Atrai sub-district of Naogaon district on June 16, according to Daily Star. The killed extremists have been identified as Abul Fazal alias Tusher, military commander for 'Ka' region comprising four greater Rajshahi districts, and Muktar Hossain alias Agun, the Atrai sub-district commander of the outfit. Both had been arrested on June 15 at Nilkadam village in Singra sub-district of Natore. RAB personnel recovered a rifle and a revolver from the encounter site.
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June - 16 
Police recovered a grenade from Osmanpur village in Alamdanga sub-district of the Chuadanga district on June 16, according to Daily Star. According to police sources, the grenade was recovered behind a madrassa (seminary) after local people informed the police about it.
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Police recovered a grenade from Osmanpur village in Alamdanga sub-district of the Chuadanga district on June 16, according to Daily Star. According to police sources, the grenade was recovered behind a madrassa (seminary) after local people informed the police about it.
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June - 3 
Police have arrested 17 people, including five teenagers, on terrorism-related charges, a senior Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer told a televised news conference in Toronto on June 3-morning, according to Dawn. All the men arrested were residents of Canada and most were Canadian citizen
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Police have arrested 17 people, including five teenagers, on terrorism-related charges, a senior Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer told a televised news conference in Toronto on June 3-morning, according to Dawn. All the men arrested were residents of Canada and most were Canadian citizens, said Mike McDonell, Assistant Commissioner of the RCMP. The 12 adults and five youths were reportedly of Pakistani and Bangladeshi origin. McDonell said it was a "home-grown terror cell intent on launching attacks against targets in Southern Ontario" which would have been more devastating than the Oklahoma City bombing. "This group presented a real and serious threat. They had the capacity and intent to carry out a terrorist attack," he added. Police said they recovered three tonnes of ammonium nitrate fertilizer, a quantity three times the amount used by Timothy McVeigh to destroy the federal building in Oklahoma City in 1995.
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June - 30 
A huge cache of arms and explosives was seized by the Bangladesh Rifles personnel from Monikura village under Haluaghat sub-district in the Mymensingh district on June 30. The seizure included two AK 47 rifles, 20 hand grenades, one grenade launcher, 348 mortar shells, 81 magazines, at least 31,500
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A huge cache of arms and explosives was seized by the Bangladesh Rifles personnel from Monikura village under Haluaghat sub-district in the Mymensingh district on June 30. The seizure included two AK 47 rifles, 20 hand grenades, one grenade launcher, 348 mortar shells, 81 magazines, at least 31,500 bullets of AK47 rifles, and bomb-making devices.
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June - 30 
Police personnel recovered six bombs from a house at Kuchpukur village under Sadar sub-district in the Satkhira district on June 30- night.
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Police personnel recovered six bombs from a house at Kuchpukur village under Sadar sub-district in the Satkhira district on June 30- night.
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June - 7 June - 8
Ashikur Rahman Rinku, an extremist belonging to the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), was killed in an encounter between the police personnel and the outfit’s cadres in Sonadanga area of Khulna district on June 8, according to Daily Star. He was arrested at Sonadanga in
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Ashikur Rahman Rinku, an extremist belonging to the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), was killed in an encounter between the police personnel and the outfit’s cadres in Sonadanga area of Khulna district on June 8, according to Daily Star. He was arrested at Sonadanga in the Khulna city on June 7. Two pipe guns and three bullets were recovered from the encounter site.
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March - 1 
Daily Star reports that the 'regional commander' of the Janajuddho faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), Ashabur Khan Tipu, was killed during a shootout between his accomplices and the Rapid Action Battalion at Gunari village in the Dumuria area of Khulna district on March 1. A shutte
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Daily Star reports that the 'regional commander' of the Janajuddho faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), Ashabur Khan Tipu, was killed during a shootout between his accomplices and the Rapid Action Battalion at Gunari village in the Dumuria area of Khulna district on March 1. A shutter gun and two bullets were recovered from the incident site
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March - 12 
According to Daily Star, a joint force of army and Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel recovered a cache of sophisticated weapons and ammunition from a den of gunrunners in the Dolujhiri area of Naikkhongchhari sub-district in the Bandarban district on March 12. The seizure included 8,000 bullets of A
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According to Daily Star, a joint force of army and Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel recovered a cache of sophisticated weapons and ammunition from a den of gunrunners in the Dolujhiri area of Naikkhongchhari sub-district in the Bandarban district on March 12. The seizure included 8,000 bullets of AK-47 rifle, ten 40-mm rockets, one anti-personnel mine, one hand grenade, three detonator housings and 100 detonator devices, two 40-mm rocket kits, six SMG-cleaning kits, two revolvers, eight 9-mm SMG magazines, one LMG and two machinegun barrels.
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March - 12 
In a separate incident, six bombs were recovered from Dangmorka Dashpara village in the Daulatpur sub-district of Kushtia district on the same day.
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In a separate incident, six bombs were recovered from Dangmorka Dashpara village in the Daulatpur sub-district of Kushtia district on the same day.
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March - 13 
According to Daily Star, Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) bomb expert, Shakil alias Mollah Omar, was killed during an encounter with the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel. His wife and two children were also killed in bomb explosions meant to resist the raid on their hideout at Kaliajuri i
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According to Daily Star, Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) bomb expert, Shakil alias Mollah Omar, was killed during an encounter with the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel. His wife and two children were also killed in bomb explosions meant to resist the raid on their hideout at Kaliajuri in Comilla town on March 13. JMB chief Abdur Rahman's son Nabil Rahman and JMB cadre Alamgir alias Bijoy alias Shaikat were arrested from the incident site. According to official sources, the raid was primarily conducted in search of JMB Majlis-e-Shura (the highest decision-making body) member Khaled Saifullah. A huge stockpile of explosives was recovered from the site.
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March - 13 
Three children were injured in a bomb explosion at Bhomordah village in the Gangni sub-district of Meherpur district on March 13, according to Daily Star. Police said that the children found an abandoned polythene bag under a mango tree and were trying to open it when explosives inside exploded. Pol
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Three children were injured in a bomb explosion at Bhomordah village in the Gangni sub-district of Meherpur district on March 13, according to Daily Star. Police said that the children found an abandoned polythene bag under a mango tree and were trying to open it when explosives inside exploded. Police suspect that left-wing extremists might have been responsible for leaving the explosives.
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March - 14 
According to Daily Star, Abdul Mannan Shikdar, a regional leader of the Purba Banglar Communist Party-Marxist-Leninist (PBCP-ML), was killed during an encounter between the police and his accomplices on March 14 at Bejpara of Gilatala union in the Khulna district. Two police constables were also inj
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According to Daily Star, Abdul Mannan Shikdar, a regional leader of the Purba Banglar Communist Party-Marxist-Leninist (PBCP-ML), was killed during an encounter between the police and his accomplices on March 14 at Bejpara of Gilatala union in the Khulna district. Two police constables were also injured during the encounter. Shikdar was arrested on March 13-night along with his wife at Mandartala in the Jessore district. Two locally-made guns, four cartridges, four rifle bullets, five live bombs, four used cartridges, one cell-phone and some party leaflets were recovered at the encounter site.
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March - 18 
According to Daily Star, Shamsul Islam alias Sumon, a regional leader of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), was killed during a shootout between his accomplices and police personnel at Chorkole village in the Jhenidah district on March 18. Police had arrested the ext
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According to Daily Star, Shamsul Islam alias Sumon, a regional leader of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), was killed during a shootout between his accomplices and police personnel at Chorkole village in the Jhenidah district on March 18. Police had arrested the extremist at Chandpara village in Chowgachhi sub-district of Jessore district on March 17. Two police personnel were injured during the gunfight. One pipe gun and four bullets were recovered from the incident site.
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March - 2 
A senior cadre of the Janajuddho faction of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), Nurul Islam alias Nuru alias Rocky, was killed during a shootout between his accomplices and police at Shuti-Durgapur village in the Jhenidah district on March 2. Two constables were also injured in the shootout. A
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A senior cadre of the Janajuddho faction of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), Nurul Islam alias Nuru alias Rocky, was killed during a shootout between his accomplices and police at Shuti-Durgapur village in the Jhenidah district on March 2. Two constables were also injured in the shootout. A pipe gun and six bullets were retrieved from the spot.
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March - 2 
Daily Star reports that the Rapid Action Battalion recovered huge quantities of bomb-making material from a house in the Sylhet city's Shibganj area on March 2. The raid was conducted within hours of Jamaa'tul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) chief Abdur Rahman's surrender. Seven packets of resistance wi
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Daily Star reports that the Rapid Action Battalion recovered huge quantities of bomb-making material from a house in the Sylhet city's Shibganj area on March 2. The raid was conducted within hours of Jamaa'tul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) chief Abdur Rahman's surrender. Seven packets of resistance wire, 1000 pressure switch, 1000 capacitors, 600 integrated circuits, one volt meter, one high voltage battery, one pack of emitter diode, one Belt (used for strapping bombs), knives, daggers and light bulbs were recovered from the house.
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March - 2 
On March 2, security forces reportedly arrested the Jamaa'tul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) chief, Sheikh Abdur Rahman, from his hideout at East Shaplabagh in the Sylhet city after a siege of more than 24 hours. "Sheikh Abdur Rahman along with two of his associates have come out of hiding and surrende
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On March 2, security forces reportedly arrested the Jamaa'tul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) chief, Sheikh Abdur Rahman, from his hideout at East Shaplabagh in the Sylhet city after a siege of more than 24 hours. "Sheikh Abdur Rahman along with two of his associates have come out of hiding and surrendered," said Lieutenant-Colonel Nurul Momen to Reuters. Earlier, while altercating with the security forces, Rahman said he would rather commit suicide than surrender and said he would not talk with anyone except State Minister for Home Affairs Lutfozzaman Babar and asked the law enforcers to contact him. Rahman's wife Ayesha, their two sons and two daughters had earlier emerged from the house after tear gas shells were fired. They were among nine people detained. Following his arrest, a home-made bomb, explosives, a detonator and some Islamic publications were recovered from the building, officials said.
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March - 20 
An armed cadre of the outlawed New Biplobi Communist Party (NBCP), Mohammad Rezaul Karim, was killed during a shootout between members of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and his accomplices at Chahera village in the Khulna district on March 21. RAB personnel had earlier arrested Karim from Sholgata
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An armed cadre of the outlawed New Biplobi Communist Party (NBCP), Mohammad Rezaul Karim, was killed during a shootout between members of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and his accomplices at Chahera village in the Khulna district on March 21. RAB personnel had earlier arrested Karim from Sholgata village on March 20-night. One pistol, one pipe gun, four bullets and two cartridges were recovered from the incident site.
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March - 21 
In Kushtia district, a cadre of the Gono Mukti Fouj (GMF), Abdul Momin, was killed during cross-fire between his accomplices and the police at Nawapara village on March 21. A gun and four bullets were recovered from the incident site.
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In Kushtia district, a cadre of the Gono Mukti Fouj (GMF), Abdul Momin, was killed during cross-fire between his accomplices and the police at Nawapara village on March 21. A gun and four bullets were recovered from the incident site.
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March - 3 
A joint team of army and Bangladesh Rifles recovered, on March 3, a huge cache of arms and ammunition from Mirinja hill along the Bangladesh-Myanmar border in Naikkhongchhari sub-district of Bandarban district, according to Daily Star. The cache includes five AK-47 rifles, two M-16 rifles, one M1-A1
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A joint team of army and Bangladesh Rifles recovered, on March 3, a huge cache of arms and ammunition from Mirinja hill along the Bangladesh-Myanmar border in Naikkhongchhari sub-district of Bandarban district, according to Daily Star. The cache includes five AK-47 rifles, two M-16 rifles, one M1-A1 heavy machinegun, one 21-A1 machinegun, one German-made G3 light machine gun, one G-3 rifle, one 7.62 bore rifle, one heavy SBBL gun, two SBBL guns and one Russian-made sub-machine carbine. Besides, 18 rocket shells, one two-inch mortar, 12 grenades, 47 anti-personnel mines including 27 US-made ones, 31 explosives-charged rocket launchers, one 40mm rocket launcher, 19 SMG magazines, eight M16 rifle magazines, three G3 LMG magazines and 7,000 bullets were also recovered. No one was, however, arrested in connection with the recovery.
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March - 8 
On March 8, Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel recovered two revolvers, eight pieces of power gel explosives, detonators and six bullets at Imdadnagar near the Chhatak border in the Sylhet district, according to Daily Star. Acting on a tip off, a BDR patrol team chased a gang of criminals suspected t
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On March 8, Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel recovered two revolvers, eight pieces of power gel explosives, detonators and six bullets at Imdadnagar near the Chhatak border in the Sylhet district, according to Daily Star. Acting on a tip off, a BDR patrol team chased a gang of criminals suspected to have entered from the Indian territory. The gang managed to escape leaving behind the arms, ammunition and explosives.
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March - 9 
On March 9, Nurul Islam alias Nuru alias Rocky, a top leader of the Janajuddha faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed in an encounter between police personnel and PBCP cadres at Shuti-Durgapur village in the Sadar sub-district of Jhenidah district, according to Daily Star. Rocky
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On March 9, Nurul Islam alias Nuru alias Rocky, a top leader of the Janajuddha faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed in an encounter between police personnel and PBCP cadres at Shuti-Durgapur village in the Sadar sub-district of Jhenidah district, according to Daily Star. Rocky was earlier arrested from Baka village in the Chuadanga district on March 8. Two police personnel were injured during the shootout. One pipe gun and six bullets were retrieved from the incident site.
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May - 1 
Dinajpur district police recovered two bombs from a Madrassa (seminary) in Shasra on May 1. Police sources quoting Mohammed Abdur Rahim, principal of the seminary, said students noticed a bag hanging on the wall of an abandoned classroom and informed him of the matter.
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Dinajpur district police recovered two bombs from a Madrassa (seminary) in Shasra on May 1. Police sources quoting Mohammed Abdur Rahim, principal of the seminary, said students noticed a bag hanging on the wall of an abandoned classroom and informed him of the matter.
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May - 1 
Jamal Hossain alias Zia alias Ranju, an extremist of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), was killed in crossfire during a gunfight between Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel and PBCP cadres in Pabna on May 1, according to Daily Star. A RAB press release said that Jamal was accused in seven
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Jamal Hossain alias Zia alias Ranju, an extremist of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), was killed in crossfire during a gunfight between Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel and PBCP cadres in Pabna on May 1, according to Daily Star. A RAB press release said that Jamal was accused in seven murder cases. One shutter gun, three cartridges and a large machete were recovered from the incident site.
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May - 1 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested a Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militant, identified as Saydul, and recovered bomb-making materials from Joynagar village in the Sherpur sub-district on May 1, according to Daily Star. The seizure, made from a maize field, included explosives,
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested a Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militant, identified as Saydul, and recovered bomb-making materials from Joynagar village in the Sherpur sub-district on May 1, according to Daily Star. The seizure, made from a maize field, included explosives, detonators, some transistors, indicator light, 2.5 kilograms of gunpowder, seven rounds of bullies, bomb making circuits and electric ware.
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May - 11 
On May 11, police recovered a 40-kg bomb from Khama beel (a large water body) in the Pakundia sub-district of Kishoreganj district, according to Daily Star. Police sources said that a fisherman netted the bomb when he was fishing in the beel.
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On May 11, police recovered a 40-kg bomb from Khama beel (a large water body) in the Pakundia sub-district of Kishoreganj district, according to Daily Star. Police sources said that a fisherman netted the bomb when he was fishing in the beel.
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May - 13 
Jhenidah district police recovered bomb-making materials and books of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) from a Government rehabilitation project area and arrested two suspected cadres of the outfit on May 13. The seizure included five kilograms of explosives, seven a
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Jhenidah district police recovered bomb-making materials and books of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) from a Government rehabilitation project area and arrested two suspected cadres of the outfit on May 13. The seizure included five kilograms of explosives, seven and a half kilograms of gunpowder, 500 books and 500 leaflets.
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May - 15 
According to Daily Star, army personnel arrested five activists of the United People Democratic Front (UPDF) from Amchhari areas in Kawkhali sub-district in the Rangamati district on May 15 and recovered firearms and other materials from their possession. The recovered firearms include one Light Gun
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According to Daily Star, army personnel arrested five activists of the United People Democratic Front (UPDF) from Amchhari areas in Kawkhali sub-district in the Rangamati district on May 15 and recovered firearms and other materials from their possession. The recovered firearms include one Light Gun and two other guns. The army also recovered VCD sets, cassettes, four cell phones, a tape recorder and receipt books used for collecting toll, the army sources said. The arrested persons, reported to be involved in extortion in the area, have been identified as Novel Chakma, Sumonta Chakma, Barun Chakma, Nirmol Chakma and Sushil Chakma.
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May - 23 
Army personnel recovered two AK-47 assault rifles and some ammunition from a terrorist hideout at Monjoy Para in the Sadar sub-district of Bandarban district on May 23, according to Daily Star. A foreign-made single barrel SBBL gun, 32 bullets of AK-47 rifle and 9mm pistol was also recovered from th
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Army personnel recovered two AK-47 assault rifles and some ammunition from a terrorist hideout at Monjoy Para in the Sadar sub-district of Bandarban district on May 23, according to Daily Star. A foreign-made single barrel SBBL gun, 32 bullets of AK-47 rifle and 9mm pistol was also recovered from the hideout. However, no one was arrested in connection with the recovery.
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May - 24 
Police recovered and subsequently defused three bombs on May 23 near Shaheed Shurawardy College at Basupara in the Khulna city.
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Police recovered and subsequently defused three bombs on May 23 near Shaheed Shurawardy College at Basupara in the Khulna city.
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May - 27 May - 28
Abdul Kuddus, a regional leader of the Biplobi Communist Party (BCP), who was arrested from his home at village Durbachara in the Kushtia district on May 27, was killed in an encounter between police personnel and his accomplices at the Durbachara village on May 28. A shutter gun and 12 bullets were
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Abdul Kuddus, a regional leader of the Biplobi Communist Party (BCP), who was arrested from his home at village Durbachara in the Kushtia district on May 27, was killed in an encounter between police personnel and his accomplices at the Durbachara village on May 28. A shutter gun and 12 bullets were recovered from the incident site.
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May - 27 May - 28
BCP leader Goutam Kumar Das, arrested on May 27 from Kholashpur village of Kaliganj sub-district in the Jhenidah district, was killed in a shoot out between BCP operatives and police personnel at Raghunathpur village on May 28. Two shutter guns and eight bullets were recovered from the encounter sit
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BCP leader Goutam Kumar Das, arrested on May 27 from Kholashpur village of Kaliganj sub-district in the Jhenidah district, was killed in a shoot out between BCP operatives and police personnel at Raghunathpur village on May 28. Two shutter guns and eight bullets were recovered from the encounter site.
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May - 28 
A suspected arms dealer was killed in a shootout between his accomplices and the Rapid Action Battalion members at Durgabaripur in the Barisal city on May 28, according to Independent. The arms dealer, Panirul Islam Talukder alias Panir, had been arrested on the same day from a house at Rupatali are
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A suspected arms dealer was killed in a shootout between his accomplices and the Rapid Action Battalion members at Durgabaripur in the Barisal city on May 28, according to Independent. The arms dealer, Panirul Islam Talukder alias Panir, had been arrested on the same day from a house at Rupatali area. Two revolvers, one cut-rifle and six rounds of bullets were recovered from the encounter site.
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May - 3 
According to his confessional statement, RAB recovered arms and explosives from Joynagar area of Sherpur sub-district in Bogra district. The recovery included one bomb making dice, 605 detonators (locally made), two 3.3 balls, 7.62 and 51 mm blanks, 188 caps of grenades, 250 gram glass wool, 10 kg l
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According to his confessional statement, RAB recovered arms and explosives from Joynagar area of Sherpur sub-district in Bogra district. The recovery included one bomb making dice, 605 detonators (locally made), two 3.3 balls, 7.62 and 51 mm blanks, 188 caps of grenades, 250 gram glass wool, 10 kg lead acetate, 300 gram Lead Nitrate, 200 gram lead sulphate, 700 gram aluminium powder, 500 gram Picric acid, 200 gram gun powder, 1,000 resistors, a huge number of training manuals of JMB and other equipment.
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May - 30 May - 31
Abdul Dayen alias Bolai Mistiri, a Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP)-Red Flag faction extremist was killed in 'crossfire' between Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel and his accomplices at Terokhada of Sathia sub-district in Pabna on May 31, according to Daily Star. According to the report,
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Abdul Dayen alias Bolai Mistiri, a Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP)-Red Flag faction extremist was killed in 'crossfire' between Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel and his accomplices at Terokhada of Sathia sub-district in Pabna on May 31, according to Daily Star. According to the report, Abdul Dayen was arrested at Harianpur in Pabna on May 30. RAB personnel recovered a shutter gun, two bullets from the encounter site.
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May - 8 May - 9
According to Daily Star, a regional leader of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), Rafiqul Islam Baby, was killed in an encounter between members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and his accomplices on May 9 at Madhya-danga in Daulatpur of Khulna city. The extremist was
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According to Daily Star, a regional leader of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), Rafiqul Islam Baby, was killed in an encounter between members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and his accomplices on May 9 at Madhya-danga in Daulatpur of Khulna city. The extremist was the prime accused in journalist Harun-or-Rashid murder case. According to the report, he was arrested on May 8 evening at Jugnipasha village under Phultala sub-district of Khulna district. Two RAB personnel sustained bullet injury during the encounter. A pipe gun, a six-shooter gun, five bullets and two shells of used bullets were recovered from the spot.
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May - 9 
Independent reports that on May 9 police personnel recovered four bombs from the ground floor of an abandoned building on North Khal Bank road at Basupara in Khulna metropolitan area. According to the report, tipped off, police of Sonadanga police station conducted a search of the abandoned building
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Independent reports that on May 9 police personnel recovered four bombs from the ground floor of an abandoned building on North Khal Bank road at Basupara in Khulna metropolitan area. According to the report, tipped off, police of Sonadanga police station conducted a search of the abandoned building belonging to a civilian Mosharraf Hossain and recovered the bombs. No one has been arrested in connection with the recovery.
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November - 10 
Four cadres of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) were arrested along with firearms after a gunfight with the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel in the Raozan sub-district bordering Chittagong Hill Tracts on November 10. RAB sources said that the arrested UPDF cadres were engaged in gun
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Four cadres of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) were arrested along with firearms after a gunfight with the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel in the Raozan sub-district bordering Chittagong Hill Tracts on November 10. RAB sources said that the arrested UPDF cadres were engaged in gun-running in the area. Two firearms were recovered from them.
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November - 14 
Two extremists belonging to the Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) and Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) were killed in two separate encounters in the Kushtia and Jessore districts on November 14, reports Daily Star. Matiar Rahman of the BCP, arrested on November 13, was killed at Kushilbasha under Ku
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Two extremists belonging to the Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) and Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) were killed in two separate encounters in the Kushtia and Jessore districts on November 14, reports Daily Star. Matiar Rahman of the BCP, arrested on November 13, was killed at Kushilbasha under Kumarkhali sub-district in the Kushtia district when he was leading police personnel to recover hidden firearms. Six bullets were recovered from the encounter site. Separately, Akram Khan of the PBCP was killed as Rapid Action Battalion personnel raided Kagojpukurpur village under Sarsha sub-district in the Jessore district where the PBCP cadres were holding a secret meeting. A 9mm pistol and six bullets were recovered from the incident site.
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November - 16 
A regional leader of New Biplobi Communist Party (NBCP), Sujit Kumar Mondol, was killed in an encounter between police and NBCP cadres at Bharatia of Dumuria sub-district in the Khulna district on November 16, reports Daily Star. The extremist was arrested on November 15 at Prashadpur of Tala sub-di
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A regional leader of New Biplobi Communist Party (NBCP), Sujit Kumar Mondol, was killed in an encounter between police and NBCP cadres at Bharatia of Dumuria sub-district in the Khulna district on November 16, reports Daily Star. The extremist was arrested on November 15 at Prashadpur of Tala sub-district in the Satkhira district and was leading the police personnel for locating hidden firearms. Two pipe-guns, seven bullets and a large dagger were recovered from the encounter site. Three police personnel sustained injuries in the incident.
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November - 17 November - 18
In the Naogaon district, PBCP cadres, Sohel and Pintu, were killed in a similar encounter between PBCP extremists and RAB personnel at Kashiabari village under Atrai sub-district. Both were arrested on November 17 from the capital Dhaka. A shutter gun, a pipe gun, a bullet and a homemade sharp weapo
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In the Naogaon district, PBCP cadres, Sohel and Pintu, were killed in a similar encounter between PBCP extremists and RAB personnel at Kashiabari village under Atrai sub-district. Both were arrested on November 17 from the capital Dhaka. A shutter gun, a pipe gun, a bullet and a homemade sharp weapon were recovered from the incident site.
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November - 18 November - 19
A senior leader of the Lal Pataka faction of the Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) and two cadres of the Marxist-Leninist faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) were killed in separate encounters with the police in the Jessore and Naogaon districts on November 19, reports Daily Star. BCP le
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A senior leader of the Lal Pataka faction of the Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) and two cadres of the Marxist-Leninist faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) were killed in separate encounters with the police in the Jessore and Naogaon districts on November 19, reports Daily Star. BCP leader, Rafiqul Islam alias Lanu Molla, who was arrested on November 18, was killed as he was leading a Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) team for recovering hidden firearms at Shubhorara village in the Jessore district. A revolver, two pipe guns and three revolver bullets were recovered from the encounter site.
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November - 2 
Police on November 2 recovered 11 firearms and ammunition from a pond at Chandrakhana village under Fulbari sub-district of the Kurigram district. According to Daily Star, the recovery included six revolvers, one pine gun, one SLR, one SMG, two pistols and 101 bullets.
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Police on November 2 recovered 11 firearms and ammunition from a pond at Chandrakhana village under Fulbari sub-district of the Kurigram district. According to Daily Star, the recovery included six revolvers, one pine gun, one SLR, one SMG, two pistols and 101 bullets.
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November - 20 
An extremist belonging to the Biplobi Communist Party (BCP), Sukur Ali alias Kota, was killed in an encounter between BCP cadres and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel at Pairakhalipur under Harinakundu sub-district of Jhenidah district on November 20. According to Daily Star, the encounter occu
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An extremist belonging to the Biplobi Communist Party (BCP), Sukur Ali alias Kota, was killed in an encounter between BCP cadres and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel at Pairakhalipur under Harinakundu sub-district of Jhenidah district on November 20. According to Daily Star, the encounter occurred as the RAB team raided the slain extremist’s house where some BCP cadres were holding a secret meeting. A pistol and six bullets were recovered from the incident site.
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November - 21 
A regional leader of Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), Amjad Hossain, was killed by his rivals in a crowded market area at Jalalpur in Sadar sub-district of Pabna on November 21, according to Daily Star. The attackers hurled a bomb at people chasing them, causing injuri
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A regional leader of Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), Amjad Hossain, was killed by his rivals in a crowded market area at Jalalpur in Sadar sub-district of Pabna on November 21, according to Daily Star. The attackers hurled a bomb at people chasing them, causing injuries to one person. One of the assailants, named Dulal, was, however, caught by the local people and handed over to the RAB personnel. Subsequently, acting on the information provided by Dulal, RAB engaged in an encounter with the PBCP cadres at Dhopaghata village under Pabna sadar sub-district. Three extremists, including the already arrested one, were killed in the encounter. A rifle, two bombs and some bullets were recovered from the encounter site.
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November - 22 
A regional PBCP leader, Sanowar Hossain, was killed during a shootout at Rajapur village under Belkuchi sub-district of Sirajganj after Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel intercepted a secret meeting of the outfit. A revolver and a bullet were recovered from the encounter site. Two RAB personnel
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A regional PBCP leader, Sanowar Hossain, was killed during a shootout at Rajapur village under Belkuchi sub-district of Sirajganj after Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel intercepted a secret meeting of the outfit. A revolver and a bullet were recovered from the encounter site. Two RAB personnel were injured during the encounter.
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November - 22 
In the Kushtia district, a PBCP extremist, identified as Mezbaur Rahman, was killed in an encounter with police personnel in the housing area of the town. He was arrested earlier in the day from Kushtia judge court premises. An Italian-make pistol and 14 bullets were recovered from the encounter sit
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In the Kushtia district, a PBCP extremist, identified as Mezbaur Rahman, was killed in an encounter with police personnel in the housing area of the town. He was arrested earlier in the day from Kushtia judge court premises. An Italian-make pistol and 14 bullets were recovered from the encounter site.
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November - 23 
Rapid Action Battalion personnel arrested two cadres of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) at Noadapara and Choudia villages under Mirpur sub-district of Kushtia district on November 23, reports Daily Star. 350 grams of explosives, marble stones, bomb-making materials
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Rapid Action Battalion personnel arrested two cadres of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) at Noadapara and Choudia villages under Mirpur sub-district of Kushtia district on November 23, reports Daily Star. 350 grams of explosives, marble stones, bomb-making materials and some bullets were recovered from them.
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November - 28 
Four cadres of the Purba Banglar Communist Party's (PBCP), including a regional leader of the outfit’s Lal Pataka faction, were killed in an encounter with the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel in two separate incidents at Ataikula in the Pabna district on November 28. The RAB also claimed to h
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Four cadres of the Purba Banglar Communist Party's (PBCP), including a regional leader of the outfit’s Lal Pataka faction, were killed in an encounter with the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel in two separate incidents at Ataikula in the Pabna district on November 28. The RAB also claimed to have rescued three women, who were allegedly sexually assaulted by the extremists. The slain extremists were identified as Abdul Mazid, Abdul Hannan, Ukil, and Habibur Rahman. Three guns and 24 bullets were also recovered from the extremists.
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October - 18 
Milon Hossain, an extremist belonging to the Biplobi Communist Party (BCP), was killed in crossfire between police personnel and BCP extremists at Badh Bazaar area in the Kushtia district on October 18. According to Daily Star, Milon was arrested from his house in Dhalnagar village under Kumarkhali
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Milon Hossain, an extremist belonging to the Biplobi Communist Party (BCP), was killed in crossfire between police personnel and BCP extremists at Badh Bazaar area in the Kushtia district on October 18. According to Daily Star, Milon was arrested from his house in Dhalnagar village under Kumarkhali sub-district on October 17. Police seized three bullets from the encounter site.
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October - 2 
A top leader of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed in a shootout between the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) members and PBCP cadres at Nilmoniganj village in the Chuadanga district on October 2, reports Daily Star. The dead, identified as Ikhtiar Hossain, rep
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A top leader of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed in a shootout between the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) members and PBCP cadres at Nilmoniganj village in the Chuadanga district on October 2, reports Daily Star. The dead, identified as Ikhtiar Hossain, reportedly was the second-in-command of the outfit in the district. RAB sources said that the extremist was arrested from his village home at Amirpur on October 1. A revolver and six bullets were recovered from the incident site.
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October - 23 
Elsewhere in the district, another militant, Ishaq Ali, was killed in an encounter between militants and SF personnel at Viana village on October 23. Ishaq was reportedly wanted in seven cases, including four for murder. A pipe gun and three bullets were recovered from the incident site.
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Elsewhere in the district, another militant, Ishaq Ali, was killed in an encounter between militants and SF personnel at Viana village on October 23. Ishaq was reportedly wanted in seven cases, including four for murder. A pipe gun and three bullets were recovered from the incident site.
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October - 26 
Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) ‘area commander’ of the Janajuddha faction, identified as Moazzem Hossain alias Masud, was killed during an encounter between militants and security force (SF) personnel at Manderbaria under Kotchandpur sub-district in the Jhenidah district on October 26, reports
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Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) ‘area commander’ of the Janajuddha faction, identified as Moazzem Hossain alias Masud, was killed during an encounter between militants and security force (SF) personnel at Manderbaria under Kotchandpur sub-district in the Jhenidah district on October 26, reports Daily Star. The slain militant was involved in six cases, including three for murder. A locally made gun and six bullets were recovered from the encounter site.
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October - 27 
According to Daily Star, two extremists of the Janajuddha faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) were killed during an encounter between PBCP cadres and the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel at West Duarpara in the Mirpur sub-district of Kushtia district on October 27. The dead extremi
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According to Daily Star, two extremists of the Janajuddha faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) were killed during an encounter between PBCP cadres and the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel at West Duarpara in the Mirpur sub-district of Kushtia district on October 27. The dead extremists were identified as Abir Hasan, ‘operations commander’ and the general secretary of the PBCP, and his associate Taizal. One police personnel was injured during the encounter. A US made M-16 rifle, one shutter gun and 60 rounds of bullets were recovered from incident site.
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October - 8 
In a separate incident, Shamim, an extremist belonging to the Gazi Kamrul faction of the Biplobi Communist Party (BPC) was killed in a shootout between Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) members and BPC cadres at Shiromoni in the Khulna district. A shutter gun and two shotgun cartridges were recovered fro
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In a separate incident, Shamim, an extremist belonging to the Gazi Kamrul faction of the Biplobi Communist Party (BPC) was killed in a shootout between Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) members and BPC cadres at Shiromoni in the Khulna district. A shutter gun and two shotgun cartridges were recovered from his possession.
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October - 8 
In a similar incident, Billal Hossain, of Shamontashena under Rupsha sub-district, belonging to the Haroon faction of the PBCP, was killed in an encounter between the RAB personnel and PBCP extremists at Goalbathan in the Khulna district. A pipe-gun and three bullets were recovered from the slain ex
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In a similar incident, Billal Hossain, of Shamontashena under Rupsha sub-district, belonging to the Haroon faction of the PBCP, was killed in an encounter between the RAB personnel and PBCP extremists at Goalbathan in the Khulna district. A pipe-gun and three bullets were recovered from the slain extremist.
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September - 19 
Moin Khan, a cadre of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), was killed during a shootout between the police and PBCP cadres at Bihari Colony under Khanjahan Ali Police Station of Khulna city on September 19. According to Daily Star, he was arrested at Phulbari rail gate
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Moin Khan, a cadre of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), was killed during a shootout between the police and PBCP cadres at Bihari Colony under Khanjahan Ali Police Station of Khulna city on September 19. According to Daily Star, he was arrested at Phulbari rail gate on September 18-night. Four shotgun bullets, two bombs, one dagger and bomb making ingredients were recovered from the incident site.
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September - 19 September - 20
An extremist belonging to the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed on September 20 in an encounter between police personnel and PBCP cadres at Sahebnagar under Alamdanga sub-district in the Chuadanga district. The extremist, Sahabul Islam, had been arrested from Badda area in the capital
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An extremist belonging to the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed on September 20 in an encounter between police personnel and PBCP cadres at Sahebnagar under Alamdanga sub-district in the Chuadanga district. The extremist, Sahabul Islam, had been arrested from Badda area in the capital Dhaka on September 19. Police recovered a firearm and three bullets from the encounter site.
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September - 2 
According to Daily Star, two cadres of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), Mohammad Abul Hossain and Mohammad Shamim, were killed in crossfire between PBCP cadres and the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel at Tootpara Barhokhalparh area under Khulna Sadar Police S
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According to Daily Star, two cadres of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), Mohammad Abul Hossain and Mohammad Shamim, were killed in crossfire between PBCP cadres and the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel at Tootpara Barhokhalparh area under Khulna Sadar Police Station in the Khulna district. They were arrested on September 1 at Jorhakhal Bazaar, according to a RAB press release. Three cartridges and a few splinters of bombs were recovered from the encounter site. The extremists reportedly were involved in extortion activities targeting Government and non-government officials, doctors, engineers and businessmen.
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September - 23 
A day earlier, two regional leaders of the Lal Pataka faction of PBCP were killed during an encounter with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel at Natunpara of Dhulauri union under Santhia sub-district of Khulna. The extremists were identified as Haiful Islam and Hazrat Ali. A rifle, a shutter gun
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A day earlier, two regional leaders of the Lal Pataka faction of PBCP were killed during an encounter with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel at Natunpara of Dhulauri union under Santhia sub-district of Khulna. The extremists were identified as Haiful Islam and Hazrat Ali. A rifle, a shutter gun and a number of sharp weapons were recovered from the encounter site.
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September - 23 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel recovered six bombs from Meherpur on September 23-night. According to Daily Star, RAB personnel raided the house of a civilian, identified as Jaber Sheikh, at Dharmachaki village and recovered the bombs. No one has been arrested in connection with the incident.
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel recovered six bombs from Meherpur on September 23-night. According to Daily Star, RAB personnel raided the house of a civilian, identified as Jaber Sheikh, at Dharmachaki village and recovered the bombs. No one has been arrested in connection with the incident.
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September - 24 
Abid Hasan alias Sohel Gazi, a ‘divisional operations commander’ of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed in crossfire between the police and PBCP cadres at Bashtali Chanditala area under Rampal sub-district of Bagerhat district on September 24. Police had arr
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Abid Hasan alias Sohel Gazi, a ‘divisional operations commander’ of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed in crossfire between the police and PBCP cadres at Bashtali Chanditala area under Rampal sub-district of Bagerhat district on September 24. Police had arrested the extremist on September 22 at Guakhola village under Abhoynagar sub-district of Jessore. A revolver, one shotgun and six bullets were recovered from the encounter site.
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September - 25 
Three extremists belonging to the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) were killed in separate encounters with the police in the Pabna and Chuadanga districts on September 25, according to Daily Star. In the first incident, Bellal Hossain and Moznu Sheikh were killed at Cha
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Three extremists belonging to the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) were killed in separate encounters with the police in the Pabna and Chuadanga districts on September 25, according to Daily Star. In the first incident, Bellal Hossain and Moznu Sheikh were killed at Chatrahati village under Ataikula police station in Pabna district. Three Rapid Action Battalion personnel were injured during the encounter. A revolver, a shutter gun, five bullets and some sharp weapons were recovered from the incident site.
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September - 26 
Mishiul Islam Moshi, a regional leader of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), arrested earlier on September 25 at Daulatpur, was killed in crossfire on September 26 during an encounter between Rapid Action Battalion and PBCP cadres at Shubharara in the Abhaynagar sub-
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Mishiul Islam Moshi, a regional leader of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), arrested earlier on September 25 at Daulatpur, was killed in crossfire on September 26 during an encounter between Rapid Action Battalion and PBCP cadres at Shubharara in the Abhaynagar sub-district of Jessore district. One shutter gun and a bullet were recovered from the encounter site.
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September - 8 
Mustafizur Rahman Jewel, an accused in Bagerhat Awami League leader Kalidas Boral murder case, was killed in an encounter between his accomplices and Rab at Shibpur in Chitalmari upazila of Bagerhat district on September 8. One single barrel gun, a live cartridge and two used shells were recovered f
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Mustafizur Rahman Jewel, an accused in Bagerhat Awami League leader Kalidas Boral murder case, was killed in an encounter between his accomplices and Rab at Shibpur in Chitalmari upazila of Bagerhat district on September 8. One single barrel gun, a live cartridge and two used shells were recovered from the spot, Rab sources said.
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