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Recovery of Arms:2009
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April - 11 
In a pre-dawn raid, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel on April 11 arrested eight Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants from the Khilkhet area of national capital Dhaka, reports Daily Star. RAB sources claimed that three of the arrested, identified as Abu Sayeed alias Parvez, Yusuf
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In a pre-dawn raid, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel on April 11 arrested eight Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants from the Khilkhet area of national capital Dhaka, reports Daily Star. RAB sources claimed that three of the arrested, identified as Abu Sayeed alias Parvez, Yusuf Al Asadullah Bin Wahidullah of Bogra and Sumon alias Abdullah of Narayanganj, were trained to be suicide bombers. One of the other arrested was identified as Abdul Matin alias Zakir of Munshiganj, brother of Salahuddin, a JMB Majlish-e-Shura (the highest policy-making body) member who is on death row. Matin has been trying to reorganise the JMB, RAB sources added. The recovered items from the JMB cadres included 10,000 lithium batteries, ten detonators, and five packets of high power gel explosives besides CDs, audiotapes, computer accessories and manuals, and books and leaflets on jihad.
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April - 12 
Police arrested two suspected Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) cadres from Boiragibagh in Dullah union of Muktagachha Sub-District in Mymensingh on April 12. Two pistols along with five rounds of bullets were recovered from the possession of the arrested militants. The arrested were identified
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Police arrested two suspected Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) cadres from Boiragibagh in Dullah union of Muktagachha Sub-District in Mymensingh on April 12. Two pistols along with five rounds of bullets were recovered from the possession of the arrested militants. The arrested were identified as Russel (28) of Dhaliman village in Trishal of Mymensingh and Fazlur Rahman (30) of Mir Kumini village of Tangail.
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April - 17 
On April 17, Police arrested 31 Hizb-ut Towhid (HuT) militants, including its Kushtia regional chief, and seized books and leaflets on Jihad from the Pather Disha office at Bara Bazaar in Kushtia town, while they were holding a secret meeting, reports Daily Star. Police also recovered two kilograms
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On April 17, Police arrested 31 Hizb-ut Towhid (HuT) militants, including its Kushtia regional chief, and seized books and leaflets on Jihad from the Pather Disha office at Bara Bazaar in Kushtia town, while they were holding a secret meeting, reports Daily Star. Police also recovered two kilograms of a white powder, which is yet to be identified. Police claimed that among those arrested, six were top-level leaders of the outfit, including two alleged militant trainers who are also policy-makers of the group. Police said it was their monthly gathering, where several top leaders went there to indoctrinate the youth. Police sources said a large number of trained HuT militants are active in Kushtia, Meherpur, Chuadanga and Jhenidah of Khulna division. Other sources said at least 1200 trained cadres of the outfit are active in the region. Most of them are madrassa (seminary) students belonging to poor families and Imams of mosques. According to a press report published a few months earlier, the security agencies have listed 29 Islamic extremist organisations for suspected involvement in militancy and HuT is one of them.
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April - 28 
A top-listed cadre of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Comminist Party (PBCP), identified as Siddiqur Rahman alias Biplob (28), was killed during an encounter between the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel and PBCP extremists at Ramchandrapur village in the Jhenidah District on April
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A top-listed cadre of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Comminist Party (PBCP), identified as Siddiqur Rahman alias Biplob (28), was killed during an encounter between the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel and PBCP extremists at Ramchandrapur village in the Jhenidah District on April 28, reports Daily Star. A RAB trooper and a Policeman were injured during the encounter, which occurred when Security Forces raided a PBCP hideout in search of a trader who was abducted by the extremists on April 27 from Ganna union of the District. A revolver, four round bullets, one shutter gun, one motorcycle, two mobile phones, two hand bombs and a mobile SIM were recovered from the incident site.
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April - 6 
Security Forces were on the look out for Mustafa after a cache of arms and explosives were recovered on March 24, 2009 from a madrassa (seminary) in a village near Bhola town, 350 kilometres south of capital Dhaka.
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Security Forces were on the look out for Mustafa after a cache of arms and explosives were recovered on March 24, 2009 from a madrassa (seminary) in a village near Bhola town, 350 kilometres south of capital Dhaka.
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August - 10 
Police arrested 2755 persons on various charges in separate drives across the country in 24 hours as of 6:00am (BST) on August 10, reports Daily Star. 11 firearms, three bombs and 16 bullets were also recovered during the drive, said a press release of the Police headquarters. Three cases were filed
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Police arrested 2755 persons on various charges in separate drives across the country in 24 hours as of 6:00am (BST) on August 10, reports Daily Star. 11 firearms, three bombs and 16 bullets were also recovered during the drive, said a press release of the Police headquarters. Three cases were filed under the Arms Act, the report added.
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August - 11 
On August 11, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested two suspected cadres of the outlawed Sarbahara Party along with a foreign-made pistol and some bullets from the house of Karatia Union Parishad Chairman Khalekuzzaman Chowdhury Maznu at Karatia Purbopara village in the Tangail Distric
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On August 11, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested two suspected cadres of the outlawed Sarbahara Party along with a foreign-made pistol and some bullets from the house of Karatia Union Parishad Chairman Khalekuzzaman Chowdhury Maznu at Karatia Purbopara village in the Tangail District, reports Daily Star. The duo was identified as 25-year old Ashikuzzanman Chowdhury alias Apu, and 20-year old Ashraful Islam Talukdar alias Rony.
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August - 12 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on August 12 arrested five cadres, including a regional leader of the outlawed Gano Bahini, from Dhanuaghata village under Faridpur sub-district in Pabna District and recovered a shutter gun, four bullets and four sharp weapons from their possession, reports Daily Star.
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on August 12 arrested five cadres, including a regional leader of the outlawed Gano Bahini, from Dhanuaghata village under Faridpur sub-district in Pabna District and recovered a shutter gun, four bullets and four sharp weapons from their possession, reports Daily Star. The arrestees were identified as Selim Reza alias Salim, Nayeb Ali, Amin Uddin, Saheb Ali and Sumon Ali all hailing from Faridpur and Chatmohar Sub Disticts.
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August - 17 
A regional leader of the outlawed Lal Pataka, faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Rana alias Babu, was arrested in Chuadanga District on August 17, reports Daily Star. One rifle, one shutter gun, six bullets and four bombs were recovered from his possession. Rana was r
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A regional leader of the outlawed Lal Pataka, faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Rana alias Babu, was arrested in Chuadanga District on August 17, reports Daily Star. One rifle, one shutter gun, six bullets and four bombs were recovered from his possession. Rana was recently organising the outfit in Kushtia and Chuadanga, Police and Rapid Action Battalion sources said. Accused in at least a dozen cases, including five for murder in Kushtia and Chuadanga, Rana was reportedly a listed militant in the area.
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August - 17 
Police recovered 11 bombs from Battala Bazaar in under Muktagachha Sub District on August 17, reports Daily Star. Locals said that the incident might have links with the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) as the locality is a JMB infested area.
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Police recovered 11 bombs from Battala Bazaar in under Muktagachha Sub District on August 17, reports Daily Star. Locals said that the incident might have links with the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) as the locality is a JMB infested area.
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August - 18 
A regional leader of the outlawed Biplobi Communist Party (BCP), identified as Thandu Mondol, was injured in an encounter with the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) at a village on August 17, reports Daily Star. The RAB personnel later arrested him and recovered two arms, two bombs and bullets from his p
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A regional leader of the outlawed Biplobi Communist Party (BCP), identified as Thandu Mondol, was injured in an encounter with the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) at a village on August 17, reports Daily Star. The RAB personnel later arrested him and recovered two arms, two bombs and bullets from his possession. Thandu is a regional leader of the BCP in Jhenidah, RAB sources said.
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August - 18 
Police arrested 1,998 people on various charges in separate drives across the country in 24 hours as of 6:00am (BST) on August 18, reports Daily Star. 16 firearms, 13 explosives and 70 bullets were also recovered during the drive, said a press release of Police headquarters. Some 387 cases were file
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Police arrested 1,998 people on various charges in separate drives across the country in 24 hours as of 6:00am (BST) on August 18, reports Daily Star. 16 firearms, 13 explosives and 70 bullets were also recovered during the drive, said a press release of Police headquarters. Some 387 cases were filed.
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August - 2 
Three cadres of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP- Janajuddha), including a regional leader, were killed in two separate incidents on August 2, reports Daily Star. Regional leader Jahangir Alam and a front ranking extremist of the outfit, identified as Yarul Islam, we
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Three cadres of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP- Janajuddha), including a regional leader, were killed in two separate incidents on August 2, reports Daily Star. Regional leader Jahangir Alam and a front ranking extremist of the outfit, identified as Yarul Islam, were shot dead in an encounter with the Police at Beel Amla area in the Mirpur District. Police said the duo were ‘most wanted’ outlaws in the District and belonged to Khalishakundi in the Daulatpur sub-district of Kushtia District. Subsequently, Police also recovered two pistols and 12 bullets from their possession.
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August - 22 
A regional leader of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Naharul Islam, was killed in an encounter with the Police at Jagannathpur village in Kushtia District in the morning of August 22 (today), reports Daily Star. Acting on a tip-off, a team of Daulatp
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A regional leader of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Naharul Islam, was killed in an encounter with the Police at Jagannathpur village in Kushtia District in the morning of August 22 (today), reports Daily Star. Acting on a tip-off, a team of Daulatpur Police surrounded a field at Jagannathpur where a group of extremists led by Naharul were holding meeting at about 4.00am (BST). After an hour-long encounter, Police recovered the dead body of Naharul along with one LG gun and 24 bullets from the incident site. However, the other militants managed to escape. Naharul was reportedly accused in at least 10 cases, including six of murder, Police said.
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August - 25 
In Magura District, Tota, a regional leader of outlawed Sarbahara Party, was shot dead at Harishpur. Police said a joint team of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and Police raided a jute field in the area where Tota and his accomplice were holding a secret meeting around 2:00am. While Tota was killed, t
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In Magura District, Tota, a regional leader of outlawed Sarbahara Party, was shot dead at Harishpur. Police said a joint team of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and Police raided a jute field in the area where Tota and his accomplice were holding a secret meeting around 2:00am. While Tota was killed, the rest of the cadres managed to flee. Subsequently, Police recovered a pistol, three rounds of bullets and two sharp weapons from the spot. Tota was an accused in 14 cases on various charges including murder, toll collection, and kidnapping.
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August - 25 
On August 25, Police recovered two bombs from Kalyanpur village in Gangni Sub District.
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On August 25, Police recovered two bombs from Kalyanpur village in Gangni Sub District.
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August - 25 
Three left-wing extremists of different outfits were killed in separate incidents in Kushtia, Magura and Pabna Districts on August 25, reports Daily Star. Acting on a tip-off, separate teams of the Detective Branch and Kushtia Police engaged in an encounter with the cadres of the Gono Bahini at Milp
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Three left-wing extremists of different outfits were killed in separate incidents in Kushtia, Magura and Pabna Districts on August 25, reports Daily Star. Acting on a tip-off, separate teams of the Detective Branch and Kushtia Police engaged in an encounter with the cadres of the Gono Bahini at Milpara Shashan Ghat, as the cadres were crossing the Gorai River on boat around 4:30am (BST). Police recovered the dead body of regional unit ‘commander’ of the outfit Shahinur from the spot after his accomplices fled. Police also recovered one locally-made gun and 15 bullets from the spot. Kushtia Police said that Shahinur was accused of extortion, mugging and looting on the river ways.
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August - 26 
A Gangni Police team recovered two more bombs from an abandoned house at Mahiskhola village.
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A Gangni Police team recovered two more bombs from an abandoned house at Mahiskhola village.
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August - 26 
A regional leader of the Red Flag faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Red Flag), identified as Rahat Khan alias Nipu alias Zia, 32, was killed in a encounter with Policemen at 2:30am (BST) on August 26 at Dearha village under Rupsha sub-district in the Khulna District, reports Daily S
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A regional leader of the Red Flag faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Red Flag), identified as Rahat Khan alias Nipu alias Zia, 32, was killed in a encounter with Policemen at 2:30am (BST) on August 26 at Dearha village under Rupsha sub-district in the Khulna District, reports Daily Star. He was wanted in six cases, including two for murder and two for robbery. Subsequently, Police recovered a gun, four rounds of ammunition and some leaflets from the spot. An FIR has been lodged in connection with the incident.
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August - 26 
Meherpur District Police and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) recovered six bombs in separate incidents on August 26, reports Daily Star. Tipped off, separate teams of Police and RAB recovered two bombs kept at a corner of the local bus stand at about 9:00 pm (BST).
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Meherpur District Police and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) recovered six bombs in separate incidents on August 26, reports Daily Star. Tipped off, separate teams of Police and RAB recovered two bombs kept at a corner of the local bus stand at about 9:00 pm (BST).
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August - 27 
An eight-inch long abandoned mortar shell was recovered at Hoidarpur village in Alamdanga area in the night of August 26, reports Daily Star. Locals said Abdus Samad found the shell, weighing 7/8 kilograms, while he was digging earth in his nursery for planting saplings. On information, Police reco
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An eight-inch long abandoned mortar shell was recovered at Hoidarpur village in Alamdanga area in the night of August 26, reports Daily Star. Locals said Abdus Samad found the shell, weighing 7/8 kilograms, while he was digging earth in his nursery for planting saplings. On information, Police recovered the shell and later informed the bomb disposal squad of the Army.
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August - 27 
The Khulna District Police arrested two cadres of the PBCP-Red Flag outfit, identified as Mostafa Kamal and Shamim Khan, at around 11:45pm on August 27. Police recovered a pipe gun and two cartridges from their possession.
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The Khulna District Police arrested two cadres of the PBCP-Red Flag outfit, identified as Mostafa Kamal and Shamim Khan, at around 11:45pm on August 27. Police recovered a pipe gun and two cartridges from their possession.
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August - 28 
Police also recovered three rifles and 40 bullets during the drive in Kushtia.
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Police also recovered three rifles and 40 bullets during the drive in Kushtia.
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August - 3 
Another PBCP-Janajuddha cadre, identified as Nizamuddin alias Kosai Nizam, was lynched in the Sarishadanga Bazar area of Chuadanga District. Police said Nizam and his accomplices went to Sarishadanga Bazar at about 9:30pm to collect the money he had demanded from local businessmen. The businessmen,
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Another PBCP-Janajuddha cadre, identified as Nizamuddin alias Kosai Nizam, was lynched in the Sarishadanga Bazar area of Chuadanga District. Police said Nizam and his accomplices went to Sarishadanga Bazar at about 9:30pm to collect the money he had demanded from local businessmen. The businessmen, prepared to confront the gang, confined him in a shop and lynched him. Nizam's accomplices, however, managed to escape. Police also recovered a locally made gun with two bullets from his possession. Nizam was reportedly accused in nine cases, including four murders filed with the Alamdanga and Sadar Police Stations.
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August - 3 
The Madaripur District Police on August 3 arrested a woman, reportedly a cadre of the outlawed Sarbahara Dal, from Bandar area of Shibchar sub district. While all the Sarbahara Dal cadres, including its gang leader Delwar, managed to escape from the incident site, Police arrested Delwar's mother Anw
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The Madaripur District Police on August 3 arrested a woman, reportedly a cadre of the outlawed Sarbahara Dal, from Bandar area of Shibchar sub district. While all the Sarbahara Dal cadres, including its gang leader Delwar, managed to escape from the incident site, Police arrested Delwar's mother Anwara Begum and recovered a 9-mm pistol and five bullets from her possession. Police also recovered two more bullets during a subsequent search of the house.
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December - 14 
Personnel of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested a cadre of the Gono Bahini outfit, identified as Ashraf Ali alias 'Koshai' Ashraf, from Peerpur village under Ataikula Police Station in Pabna District in the night of December 14, according to Daily Times. While other militants managed to escap
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Personnel of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested a cadre of the Gono Bahini outfit, identified as Ashraf Ali alias 'Koshai' Ashraf, from Peerpur village under Ataikula Police Station in Pabna District in the night of December 14, according to Daily Times. While other militants managed to escape, a shutter gun was recovered from his possession.
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December - 3 
Two top cadres of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-ML) were shot dead in an encounter with the Police at Kedarganj in Chuadanga District in the early morning of December 3 (today), according to Daily Star. The slain cadres were identified as ‘general secretary’ of the outfit Jamal alias Robi
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Two top cadres of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-ML) were shot dead in an encounter with the Police at Kedarganj in Chuadanga District in the early morning of December 3 (today), according to Daily Star. The slain cadres were identified as ‘general secretary’ of the outfit Jamal alias Robi alias Nuruzzaman Sumon (34) and ‘second-in-command’ Sunnat Ali (45). Official sources said Chuadanga Sadar Police raided a mango orchard, behind the Kedarganj Girls College, where a group of PBCP men, led by Jamal, were holding a secret meeting at about 1:30 AM (BST). The cadres hurled bombs on the Police personnel. After an hour long encounter the cadres managed to escape from the encounter site. Later, the bodies of Jammal and Sunnat were found lying on the ground. Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of Rab Aminul Islam Amin and Constable Manik were injured in the encounter. One foreign made pistol, three LGs, two shutter guns, six bullets and 11 bombs were recovered from the encounter site. Hailing from Palashpara village of Chuadanga town, Jalmal had been leading PBCP-ML since 2005 after the death of its founder Mofakkar Hossain Choudhury on December 4, 2004 in Kushtia. Chuadanga Police said he was wanted in 16 cases, including 12 for murder. Sunnat of Loknathpur village in Damurhuda upazila (Sub-District) in Chuadanga was awarded 20 years imprisonment by a Chuadanga court in a murder case in 1994. But he was released from jail after nine years and again joined the outfit. Sunnat was accused in 11 cases, including four for murder, Police said.
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December - 3 
Two top leaders of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Kedarganj area in Chuadanga District on December 3, reports Daily Star. The deceased were identified as ‘general secretary’ of PBCP Jamal alias Robi alias Nuruzzaman Sumon and Sunnat
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Two top leaders of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Kedarganj area in Chuadanga District on December 3, reports Daily Star. The deceased were identified as ‘general secretary’ of PBCP Jamal alias Robi alias Nuruzzaman Sumon and Sunnat Ali, the ‘second-in-command’ of PBCP. Two personnel of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) -- Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Aminul Islam Amin and Constable Manik -- were also injured in the incident. Police recovered one pistol, three LGs, two locally made guns, six bullets and 11 bombs from the encounter site.
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December - 31 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested eight BCP cadres and recovered three firearms from their possession at Darshana bus stand area in Chuadanga District in the night of December 31.
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested eight BCP cadres and recovered three firearms from their possession at Darshana bus stand area in Chuadanga District in the night of December 31.
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December - 4 
Two cadres of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Rokon and Sagar, were killed in an encounter in Jagati village of Kushtia District on December 4, reports Daily Star. Police also recovered one pistol, one LG and seven bullets from the encounter site. Police said that Rokon is ac
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Two cadres of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Rokon and Sagar, were killed in an encounter in Jagati village of Kushtia District on December 4, reports Daily Star. Police also recovered one pistol, one LG and seven bullets from the encounter site. Police said that Rokon is accused in 12 cases including four for murder while Sagar is accused in 11 cases including three for murder.
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December - 6 
A regional leader of the Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) was killed by the Police during an encounter at Munshiganj village under Alamdanga upazila (Sub-District) of Chuadanga District on November 6, according to Daily Star. He was identified as Monwar Hossain alias Mono (32). Police recovered one shu
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A regional leader of the Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) was killed by the Police during an encounter at Munshiganj village under Alamdanga upazila (Sub-District) of Chuadanga District on November 6, according to Daily Star. He was identified as Monwar Hossain alias Mono (32). Police recovered one shutter gun, two bombs, splinters and two bullets from the encounter site. Monwar was an accused in 11 cases, including five for murder and six for abduction.
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December - 8 
A cadre of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Sheikh Murad, was killed in an encounter with the Police at Brahmandia village of Fakirhat Sub- District in Bagerhat District on December 8, reports Daily Star. Assistant Sub Inspector Abdul Aziz, Constable
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A cadre of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Sheikh Murad, was killed in an encounter with the Police at Brahmandia village of Fakirhat Sub- District in Bagerhat District on December 8, reports Daily Star. Assistant Sub Inspector Abdul Aziz, Constable Waziar Rahman and Constable Fazlul Huq sustained bullet injuries during the encounter. Two shutter guns, 21 bullets and seven bullet caps were recovered from the incident site. Murad, who was on the run, was sentenced to death in connection with the murder of eminent shrimp exporter and Fakirhat upazila (Sub-District) Awami League leader S. M. Farhad Hossain. He was also accused in seven other cases including three for murders.
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December - 9 
Daily Star reports that personnel of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) recovered a light gun (LG) and arrested five persons from a workshop at Paduar bazaar under Sadar Dakkhin upazila (Sub-District) in Comilla District on December 9. Arms making materials were also recovered from the workshop. The a
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Daily Star reports that personnel of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) recovered a light gun (LG) and arrested five persons from a workshop at Paduar bazaar under Sadar Dakkhin upazila (Sub-District) in Comilla District on December 9. Arms making materials were also recovered from the workshop. The arrestees were identified as workshop owner Abul Khayer, workers Safiullah, Bashir Uddin, Milon and Abdul Awal.
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February - 18 
Two terrorists of the Democratic Party of Arakan (DPA), a militant group of Myanmar, were arrested with two firearms on the Myanmar-Bangladesh border at Beng Charipara under Roangchari Sub district in the Bandarban District on February 18, reports Daily Star. The duo, identified as U. Ching Thui and
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Two terrorists of the Democratic Party of Arakan (DPA), a militant group of Myanmar, were arrested with two firearms on the Myanmar-Bangladesh border at Beng Charipara under Roangchari Sub district in the Bandarban District on February 18, reports Daily Star. The duo, identified as U. Ching Thui and Thui U, confessed their involvement with DPA. Security Forces also recovered one sub-machine gun with 12 rounds of bullet and one Chinese Rifle with eight rounds of bullet from their possession.
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February - 3 
A Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) regional leader, identified as Shamsul alias Ali Robin (32), was killed at Kotchandpur bus stand in the Jhenidah District on February 2, reports Daily Star. Police sources said Shamsul had demanded an extortion amount of Taka 500,000 from a trader and asked him to com
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A Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) regional leader, identified as Shamsul alias Ali Robin (32), was killed at Kotchandpur bus stand in the Jhenidah District on February 2, reports Daily Star. Police sources said Shamsul had demanded an extortion amount of Taka 500,000 from a trader and asked him to come to Kotchandpur bus stand with the amount. Being informed by the trader, Police personnel attempted to arrest the extremist at the location. In the ensuing encounter, the extremist was killed. Police recovered two shutter guns, two bombs and three bullets from the encounter site. Police sources said Robin was wanted in 19 cases including five for murder.
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January - 10 
Police recovered two bombs from the compound of the National Academy for Educational Management in the national capital Dhaka on January 10, reports Daily Star. No one has been arrested in connection with the recovery.
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Police recovered two bombs from the compound of the National Academy for Educational Management in the national capital Dhaka on January 10, reports Daily Star. No one has been arrested in connection with the recovery.
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January - 2 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested a cadre of the Janajuddha faction of the outlawed Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) at Dudshar village in Shailkupa Sub-District on January 2, reports Daily Star. RAB also recovered a pistol and two bullets from his possession. The arrestee was identified as
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested a cadre of the Janajuddha faction of the outlawed Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) at Dudshar village in Shailkupa Sub-District on January 2, reports Daily Star. RAB also recovered a pistol and two bullets from his possession. The arrestee was identified as Badiuzzaman Badi alias Palash of Gangni in Meherpur District and confessed to his involvement with the outlawed outfit for a long time. Palash was an accused in at least five cases including four for murder, RAB added.
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January - 23 
Personnel of the Rapid Action Battalion recovered 12 bombs from near a school in Muradnagar upazila (Sub-District) of Comilla District on January 23, reports Daily Star.
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Personnel of the Rapid Action Battalion recovered 12 bombs from near a school in Muradnagar upazila (Sub-District) of Comilla District on January 23, reports Daily Star.
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January - 26 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel recovered two foreign-made firearms, one bullet and one kilogram of gunpowder from a passenger bus at Garhikhana road in Jessore on January 26 night, reports Daily Star. The person carrying these arms, ammunition and gunpowder, however, managed to escape.
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel recovered two foreign-made firearms, one bullet and one kilogram of gunpowder from a passenger bus at Garhikhana road in Jessore on January 26 night, reports Daily Star. The person carrying these arms, ammunition and gunpowder, however, managed to escape.
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January - 30 
Daily Star reports that the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel on January 30 arrested a gang of three arms dealers from Nimpara of Charghat Sub-District in the Rajshahi District. Two pistols, including one made in the United States, with four magazines loaded with 13 bullets and a revolver with
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Daily Star reports that the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel on January 30 arrested a gang of three arms dealers from Nimpara of Charghat Sub-District in the Rajshahi District. Two pistols, including one made in the United States, with four magazines loaded with 13 bullets and a revolver with five bullets were recovered from their possession. The arrested persons were identified as M Rohidul (35) of Helalpur of Bagha Sub-District and his accomplices Mostafizur Rahman Mostak (35) and Raju Ahmed Mintu (29) of Shimulia of Charghat Sub-District.
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January - 6 
A Gono Mukti Fouz (GMF) cadre was killed in an encounter between his accomplices and the Police at Baria village in Barisal District on January 6, reports Daily Star. The extremist identified as Touhidul Islam (35) of Swastipur village was part of a group of GMF cadres who had assembled at Baria gra
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A Gono Mukti Fouz (GMF) cadre was killed in an encounter between his accomplices and the Police at Baria village in Barisal District on January 6, reports Daily Star. The extremist identified as Touhidul Islam (35) of Swastipur village was part of a group of GMF cadres who had assembled at Baria graveyard when Police carried out a raid. Police recovered a shutter gun and two bullets from the spot. The slain extremist was involved in the murder of businessman Ashraful Islam Bakul on November 22, 2008.
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January - 6 
Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel recovered three mortar shells at Jugirampara under Thanchi sub-district in Bandarban District on January 6, reports Daily Star. Acting on a tip-off, BDR personnel raided at a zhiri (hilly water area) near Jugirampara and seized the firearms. Nobody has been arrested
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Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel recovered three mortar shells at Jugirampara under Thanchi sub-district in Bandarban District on January 6, reports Daily Star. Acting on a tip-off, BDR personnel raided at a zhiri (hilly water area) near Jugirampara and seized the firearms. Nobody has been arrested in connection with the recovery.
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January - 6 
Police also arrested another GMF cadre, Sahjahan Ali along with six rounds of bullets during a raid in the Bottail area on the same day.
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Police also arrested another GMF cadre, Sahjahan Ali along with six rounds of bullets during a raid in the Bottail area on the same day.
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July - 13 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel recovered two bombs from the residence of JMB ehsar (full-time cadre) Abu Musa alias Ali Hossain (40) at West Tootpara in Khulna District on July 13. RAB personnel had arrested Musa and another ehsar Abdus Salam near Khulna City College on July 7. Police source
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel recovered two bombs from the residence of JMB ehsar (full-time cadre) Abu Musa alias Ali Hossain (40) at West Tootpara in Khulna District on July 13. RAB personnel had arrested Musa and another ehsar Abdus Salam near Khulna City College on July 7. Police sources said the bombs were recovered following confessional statement of Musa during interrogation.
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July - 15 
A team of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested five cadres of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), including a regional leader, and recovered firearms, ammunition and explosives from them at a hotel in Chuadanga District in the night of July 15, reported Daily Sta
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A team of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested five cadres of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), including a regional leader, and recovered firearms, ammunition and explosives from them at a hotel in Chuadanga District in the night of July 15, reported Daily Star. The arrestees were identified as Sahanur Joardar, regional leader of Shailkupa Sub-District, Miron, Faruq, Selim and Saiful of Jhenidah District. RAB said that they came to hold a meeting with Janajuddha cadres of Chuadanga and adjacent areas in a bid to reorganise the outfit.
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July - 16 
The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on July 16 neutralised an arms factory at Debitala under Batiaghat Sub-District in Khulna District, reports Daily Star. RAB personnel also arrested three persons on the spot and recovered three pipe guns, five barrels of pipe gun, one cartridge, springs, blades and s
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The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on July 16 neutralised an arms factory at Debitala under Batiaghat Sub-District in Khulna District, reports Daily Star. RAB personnel also arrested three persons on the spot and recovered three pipe guns, five barrels of pipe gun, one cartridge, springs, blades and small saws. The arrestees were identified as Rabiul Islam Akunji, Delwar Hossain and Mintu Sheikh. They were being interrogated at the RAB-6 headquarters in Khalishpur
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July - 19 
Personnel of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested an arms trader and seized a 9-mm Chinese pistol, five bullets and two magazines from him at Boro Shyampur in the Puthia Sub District of Rajshahi District on July 19, reports Daily Star. The arrestee was identified as M. Sohel Rana of Masjidpara
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Personnel of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested an arms trader and seized a 9-mm Chinese pistol, five bullets and two magazines from him at Boro Shyampur in the Puthia Sub District of Rajshahi District on July 19, reports Daily Star. The arrestee was identified as M. Sohel Rana of Masjidpara in the Chapainawabganj District.
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July - 20 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB Khulna-6) team arrested a young man and recovered three firearms and 14 bullets from his possession at Mahmudpur village in the Satkhira District on July 20, reports Daily Star.
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB Khulna-6) team arrested a young man and recovered three firearms and 14 bullets from his possession at Mahmudpur village in the Satkhira District on July 20, reports Daily Star.
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July - 21 
On July 21, the Gazipur Police recovered a bomb-like object from a field at East Enayetpur near the Kashimpur jail, reports Daily Star. Police said the substance was in a box along with circuit, electric wire and battery.
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On July 21, the Gazipur Police recovered a bomb-like object from a field at East Enayetpur near the Kashimpur jail, reports Daily Star. Police said the substance was in a box along with circuit, electric wire and battery.
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July - 21 
Police arrested 2083 persons on various charges in separate operations across the country in the last 24 hours as of 6:00am on July 21, reports Daily Star. Ten firearms and 23 bullets were also recovered during the countrywide operation, a press release of Police headquarters stated. Three cases wer
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Police arrested 2083 persons on various charges in separate operations across the country in the last 24 hours as of 6:00am on July 21, reports Daily Star. Ten firearms and 23 bullets were also recovered during the countrywide operation, a press release of Police headquarters stated. Three cases were filed under the Arms Act while another under Explosive Act, it said.
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July - 28 
Dhaka Police arrested more 1560 persons on various charges in separate drives across the country in last 24 hours until 6:00am (BST)on July 28, reports Daily Star. Three home-made bombs, one gun and five bullets were also recovered during the countrywide drive, said a press release. Two cases were a
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Dhaka Police arrested more 1560 persons on various charges in separate drives across the country in last 24 hours until 6:00am (BST)on July 28, reports Daily Star. Three home-made bombs, one gun and five bullets were also recovered during the countrywide drive, said a press release. Two cases were also filed under the Arms Act, it added.
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July - 28 
Two top cadres of the Red Flag faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Red Flag) were killed in a gun battle with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Atrai sub-district of Naogaon District on July 28, reports Daily Star. The dead were, identified as Abdus Salam alias Topu, who was the Naogao
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Two top cadres of the Red Flag faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Red Flag) were killed in a gun battle with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Atrai sub-district of Naogaon District on July 28, reports Daily Star. The dead were, identified as Abdus Salam alias Topu, who was the Naogaon regional chief of the outfit, and Jahangir alias Jalal, outfit’s military affairs commander for greater Rajshahi region. A Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel and a Policeman also sustained injuries during the gun battle. Subsequently, the SFs recovered an Indian-made automatic pistol, a shooter gun, two bullets, seven cartridges, PBCP leaflets, a mobile phone set and two torches from the incident site. The report added that both Topu and Jalal were accused in more than five cases, including murder of Police personnel and Government’s arm looting cases of Chowbaria in the Naogaon District and Taherpur of Bagmar in the Rajashi District. The SFs were reportedly searching for the duo since the late 90s as many of the arrested PBCP cadres in their confessional statements had mentioned the names of the duo to be involved in several murders.
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July - 30 
Dhaka Police arrested 1582 more persons on various charges in separate drives across the country in the last 24 hours till 6:00am on July 30. Six bombs, three firearms and seven bullets were also recovered during the drive, said a press release. Four cases were also filed under the Arms Act, it adde
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Dhaka Police arrested 1582 more persons on various charges in separate drives across the country in the last 24 hours till 6:00am on July 30. Six bombs, three firearms and seven bullets were also recovered during the drive, said a press release. Four cases were also filed under the Arms Act, it added.
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July - 30 
Magura District Police on July 30 recovered three bombs from a house at Borunatoil in Magura municipality area. Subsequently, Police also arrested the owner of the house, Tasiruddin, in this connection.
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Magura District Police on July 30 recovered three bombs from a house at Borunatoil in Magura municipality area. Subsequently, Police also arrested the owner of the house, Tasiruddin, in this connection.
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July - 31 
A regional leader of the Janajuddha faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) at Nabdah area in Chuadanga District on July 31, reports Daily Star. The deceased was identified as Mozam Ali. Subsequently, Police recovered one pistol and t
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A regional leader of the Janajuddha faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) at Nabdah area in Chuadanga District on July 31, reports Daily Star. The deceased was identified as Mozam Ali. Subsequently, Police recovered one pistol and three bullets from the incident site. Acting on a tip-off, separate teams of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-6) and Alamdanga Police engaged in an encounter with a group of Janajuddho cadres led by Mozam at Nabdah Eidgah where they were holding a secret meeting at about 5:50am BST. Police said that Mozam committed several murders and other crimes like extortion and robbery in the District.
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July - 4 
On July 4, Police personnel recovered a Pakistan made rifle following the confessional statement by an arrested Gono Mukti Fouz (GMF) cadre, Samrat, from Mangolbaria area in Khulna District, reports Daily Star. Samrat had been arrested from a hideout in Kushtia town along with four associates on Jul
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On July 4, Police personnel recovered a Pakistan made rifle following the confessional statement by an arrested Gono Mukti Fouz (GMF) cadre, Samrat, from Mangolbaria area in Khulna District, reports Daily Star. Samrat had been arrested from a hideout in Kushtia town along with four associates on July 1. Police had recovered three foreign made pistols and 22 bullets from their possession.
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July - 6 
A joint team of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel arrested Selim alias Saifullah, the second-in-command and military affairs commander of the Islam O Muslim, at Belpara in Chapainawabganj on July 6. The Islam O Muslim is believed to be an off shoot of the Jama’atul M
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A joint team of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel arrested Selim alias Saifullah, the second-in-command and military affairs commander of the Islam O Muslim, at Belpara in Chapainawabganj on July 6. The Islam O Muslim is believed to be an off shoot of the Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), reports Daily Star. RAB sources said that Selim was arrested after an encounter with the Police. A pistol, nine bullets, three bullet shells and two empty magazines were recovered from the encounter site. Selim, RAB sources said, had allegedly fled to India after the arrest of Islam O Muslim’s chief Abdur Rahman alias Shahadat.
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July - 8 
On July 8, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested four Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants in separate incidents in the Rajshahi, Gaibandha and Khulna Districts, reports Daily Star. Following their statements, six firearms and 10 bullets were recovered from Chapainawabganj D
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On July 8, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested four Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants in separate incidents in the Rajshahi, Gaibandha and Khulna Districts, reports Daily Star. Following their statements, six firearms and 10 bullets were recovered from Chapainawabganj District.
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July - 9 
The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and Police personnel in separate raids on July 9 arrested four cadres of the Gono Mukti Fouj (GMF) in the Kushtia town, reports Daily Star. Arms and ammunition, including one LG gun, one shutter gun, one revolver, four swords, three knives and 65 bullets were recover
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The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and Police personnel in separate raids on July 9 arrested four cadres of the Gono Mukti Fouj (GMF) in the Kushtia town, reports Daily Star. Arms and ammunition, including one LG gun, one shutter gun, one revolver, four swords, three knives and 65 bullets were recovered from the arrested extremists. The extremists were identified as Alamin Hossain, Rakib, Imran Hossain and Sohag.
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June - 10 
RAB personnel also arrested one Abdul Latif (35) along with a pistol at Dadonchawk village of Chapainawabganj District in the night of June 10. Two magazines and six bullets were recovered from his possession.
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RAB personnel also arrested one Abdul Latif (35) along with a pistol at Dadonchawk village of Chapainawabganj District in the night of June 10. Two magazines and six bullets were recovered from his possession.
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June - 13 
According to Daily Star, personnel of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested a cadre of the Janajuddha faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Ibrahim Khalil (35), from Baparipara area of Jhenidah District on June 13. Two firearms and three bullets were recovered from his p
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According to Daily Star, personnel of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested a cadre of the Janajuddha faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Ibrahim Khalil (35), from Baparipara area of Jhenidah District on June 13. Two firearms and three bullets were recovered from his possession. Sources in RAB said, based on Ibrahim's confession, they recovered one single-barrel rifle, one Indian-made shutter gun and three bullets hidden underground at Ghoramara village of the same District. Ibrahim is the regional chief of PBCP, the sources added.
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June - 14 
Daily Star reports that Police arrested a Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militant at Kharagpur village at Shibganj in the Chapainawabganj District on June 14. A shutter gun, five rounds of bullets and four Islamic books were recovered from the arrested militant Abdul Mobin.
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Daily Star reports that Police arrested a Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militant at Kharagpur village at Shibganj in the Chapainawabganj District on June 14. A shutter gun, five rounds of bullets and four Islamic books were recovered from the arrested militant Abdul Mobin.
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June - 17 
Police arrested two Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) cadres from two villages of Chapainawabganj District on June 17 and recovered two locally made guns, one revolver and four rounds of bullets, reports Daily Star. The duo has been identified as Sumon Ali (24) of Shibnagar village under Shibgan
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Police arrested two Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) cadres from two villages of Chapainawabganj District on June 17 and recovered two locally made guns, one revolver and four rounds of bullets, reports Daily Star. The duo has been identified as Sumon Ali (24) of Shibnagar village under Shibganj Sub-District and Rabiul Islam (22) of Mushribhuza village under Bholahat Sub-District.
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June - 21 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested Emranul Haque alias Rajib, chief of the information technology (IT) wing of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), from his residence in the Pallabi area of national capital Dhaka on June 21, reports Daily Star. Another JMB ehsar (full-time member)
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested Emranul Haque alias Rajib, chief of the information technology (IT) wing of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), from his residence in the Pallabi area of national capital Dhaka on June 21, reports Daily Star. Another JMB ehsar (full-time member), Abu Bakar Siddiqui alias Abu Hanif, was also arrested with Emranul Haque. Five detonators, two casings of grenade, one high resolution binocular, one laptop, a number of jihadi books and some bomb-making materials were also seized during the raid. "Rajib's arrest helps us to understand that many highly educated people and brilliant students are involved with the banned outfit," said Director (operations) of RAB, Lt Col Mizan, at a press briefing at RAB headquarters in Uttara.
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June - 27 
A regional leader of the Red Flag faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Chand Ali alias 'Boma' Chand, was killed in an encounter with the Police at Madarbaria village of Santhia Sub-District under Pabna District on November 27, reports Daily Star. Police recovered reco
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A regional leader of the Red Flag faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Chand Ali alias 'Boma' Chand, was killed in an encounter with the Police at Madarbaria village of Santhia Sub-District under Pabna District on November 27, reports Daily Star. Police recovered recovered a shutter gun and eight bullets from the encounter site. Nibash Chandra Majhi, superintendent of Police of Pabna District said that Chand was an accused in eight murder cases and was absconding.
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June - 3 
The Rapid Action Battalion personnel arrested three extremists belonging to the Janajuddha faction of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) at Jhenidah Sadar sub-District in Jhenidah in the night of June 3, according to Daily Star. They were identified as Nazimuddin, regional leader of the factio
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The Rapid Action Battalion personnel arrested three extremists belonging to the Janajuddha faction of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) at Jhenidah Sadar sub-District in Jhenidah in the night of June 3, according to Daily Star. They were identified as Nazimuddin, regional leader of the faction, and Asmat and Montu, cadres of the outfit. Five guns, 24 bullets and eight bombs were also recovered from their possession. During his interrogation, Nazimuddin confessed about his involvement in the February 27 killing of Golam Kibria of Ashwasthali village, the March 8 killing of Enamul Haq of Suti Durgapur village and the April 16 killing of Abdul Goni of Mirzapur village in 2009.
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May - 10 
The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) seized chemicals and other materials used for making bombs and leaflets of Hijb-ut Tawhid from Jameya Arabia Khwaja Moeenuddin madrassa (seminary) compound in the Barisal city on May 10. The recovered items include half a kilogram of chemicals, six capacitors, one si
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The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) seized chemicals and other materials used for making bombs and leaflets of Hijb-ut Tawhid from Jameya Arabia Khwaja Moeenuddin madrassa (seminary) compound in the Barisal city on May 10. The recovered items include half a kilogram of chemicals, six capacitors, one six-volt battery, electric circuit boards, a watch, components of a watch, a remote control unit, large marbles and splinters and 13 leaflets.
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June - 30 
The Special Branch (SB) of Police in Gazipur arrested Abdur Rahim alias Shahadat, the chief organiser of "Islam and Muslim", a new offshoot of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) on an unspecified date, reports Daily Star. During a late night raid on June 30, intelligence officials along with
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The Special Branch (SB) of Police in Gazipur arrested Abdur Rahim alias Shahadat, the chief organiser of "Islam and Muslim", a new offshoot of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) on an unspecified date, reports Daily Star. During a late night raid on June 30, intelligence officials along with local Police also arrested Sajedur Rahman alias Hanif, a regional commander of the new organisation. According to the SB, Islam and Muslim had a plan to dominate an area comprised of several upazilas (sub-division) of Chapainawabganj, Rajshahi and Naogaon. Intelligence officials also seized some books on Jihad during their raid. Following information gleaned from the two arrestees, the SB's anti-militancy unit later arrested Jalaluddin alias Jalal, the Bagmara upazila JMB commander, from Bagmara in Rajshahi District along with an Indian single-shot gun and five rifle bullets.
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June - 8 
Security Force personnel arrested four UPDF activists along with some arms and ammunition at Dullatali under Laxmichhari Sub-division of the Khagrachhari District on June 8. One pistol and four bullets were recovered from their possession. The arrestees were identified as Mongchinu Marma (38), comma
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Security Force personnel arrested four UPDF activists along with some arms and ammunition at Dullatali under Laxmichhari Sub-division of the Khagrachhari District on June 8. One pistol and four bullets were recovered from their possession. The arrestees were identified as Mongchinu Marma (38), commander of UPDF Rangamati unit, and the UPDF’s Laxmichhari sub-division unit members Jiten Chakma (25), Nidonda Chakma (43) and Nikon Chakma (35).
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June - 9 
According to Daily Star, the Benapole Police recovered five bombs from the house of one Alauddin at Gazipur village in the Jessore District on June 9.
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According to Daily Star, the Benapole Police recovered five bombs from the house of one Alauddin at Gazipur village in the Jessore District on June 9.
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March - 12 
Daily Star reports that Army personnel on March 12 recovered firearms and ammunition from the remote Aong Jai Karbari Para village in the Roangchhari sub-district of Bandarban District and arrested two persons in connection with the recovery. The seizure included one M16 rifle, one SLR, 18 grenades,
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Daily Star reports that Army personnel on March 12 recovered firearms and ammunition from the remote Aong Jai Karbari Para village in the Roangchhari sub-district of Bandarban District and arrested two persons in connection with the recovery. The seizure included one M16 rifle, one SLR, 18 grenades, 299 SMG bullets and 91 SLR bullets. Two sets of army uniforms, one resembling the Bangladesh army and another of the Indian army were also recovered. The arrested youths claimed that the arms had been hidden by cadres of the Myanmar-based insurgent outfit, the Arakan Liberation Party, who had taken shelter in the village.
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March - 19 
A pipe gun and two bullets of a rifle were recovered from Shah Mukdum Hall of Rajshahi University in the Rajshahi District on March 19, reports Daily Star. The cleaners of the hall ahd found a pipe gun and two bullets wrapped in polythene on the ground floor of the hall. The Police later seized the
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A pipe gun and two bullets of a rifle were recovered from Shah Mukdum Hall of Rajshahi University in the Rajshahi District on March 19, reports Daily Star. The cleaners of the hall ahd found a pipe gun and two bullets wrapped in polythene on the ground floor of the hall. The Police later seized the weapons.
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May - 9 
A cadre of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Saidur Rahman (32) was killed in a shootout between Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel and PBCP cadres at Khaskarra village in Alamdanga Sub-District of Chuadanga on May 9, reports Daily Star. The PBCP c
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A cadre of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Saidur Rahman (32) was killed in a shootout between Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel and PBCP cadres at Khaskarra village in Alamdanga Sub-District of Chuadanga on May 9, reports Daily Star. The PBCP cadres were holding a meeting at a mango orchad when RAB carried out the raid. A revolver, three bombs and 20 bullets were recovered from the site.
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March - 24 
During a counter-insurgency operation, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel neutralised a mini-ammunition factory inside a madrassa (seminary)-cum-orphanage in the Ramkeshob village of Borhanuddin Sub District in the Bhola District on March 24, reports Daily Star. During the search operation,
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During a counter-insurgency operation, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel neutralised a mini-ammunition factory inside a madrassa (seminary)-cum-orphanage in the Ramkeshob village of Borhanuddin Sub District in the Bhola District on March 24, reports Daily Star. During the search operation, the RAB recovered nine firearms, 2500 bullets, 3000 grenade splinters, an explosives blaster, 200 grams of gunpowder, bullet-making components and equipment, two walkie-talkies, two bows, two remote control devices, binoculars, four pairs of German-made uniforms, a book on how to operate firearms and booklets on jihad, Moulana Moududi and al-Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden. Subsequently, the RAB also arrested four militants, identified as Abul Kalam, Abdul Halim, Jasim and Moulana Mohammad Russell. Referring to the seizure, Lt. Commander Mamunur Rashid who led the operation said, "We've found materials needed to assemble bullets. They include percussion caps, cartridge cases and bullet heads. And all these are made in the UK.” "The recovery also indicates they [the militants] have all equipment necessary to make IEDs," Mamun added.
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March - 24 
Though the coastal District's Superintendent of Police Azizur Rahman told that the arrestees did not yet disclose their organisational identity, the materials seized suggest that they are linked to the banned Islamist outfit Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB). Meanwhile, during primary interrogat
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Though the coastal District's Superintendent of Police Azizur Rahman told that the arrestees did not yet disclose their organisational identity, the materials seized suggest that they are linked to the banned Islamist outfit Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB). Meanwhile, during primary interrogation, the arrested militants told the RAB officials that they were recruited by one Moulana Mohiuddin. They also revealed that Faisal Mostafa, a Bangladeshi expatriate in London, has been financing the seminary.
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March - 26 
A bomb was recovered at a venue of the Independence Day programme in Sarwarzan Pilot High School ground in the Bamna sub-district of Barguna District. The bomb was hidden under the dais erected for the programme. Police sources said two pieces of electric cable, two pencil batteries, capacitor of an
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A bomb was recovered at a venue of the Independence Day programme in Sarwarzan Pilot High School ground in the Bamna sub-district of Barguna District. The bomb was hidden under the dais erected for the programme. Police sources said two pieces of electric cable, two pencil batteries, capacitor of an electric fan were found wrapped with red tape along with the bomb and ‘JMB Bomb’ was inscribed on it.
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March - 26 
Personnel of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) recovered two firearms and two round cartridges in two separate raids in the East Shaheed Nagar and Khatiber Hat areas of the port city of Chittagong on March 26, reports Daily Star. The firearms included a light gun and a single-barrel gun. None has bee
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Personnel of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) recovered two firearms and two round cartridges in two separate raids in the East Shaheed Nagar and Khatiber Hat areas of the port city of Chittagong on March 26, reports Daily Star. The firearms included a light gun and a single-barrel gun. None has been arrested in connection with the recovery.
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March - 29 
Daily Star reports that Army personnel arrested three indigenous people with rifles at Ulum Para under Alikadam sub-district of the Bandarban District on March 29. The arrested persons were identified as Maan Mro, Thing Wang Mro and Naoring Mro.
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Daily Star reports that Army personnel arrested three indigenous people with rifles at Ulum Para under Alikadam sub-district of the Bandarban District on March 29. The arrested persons were identified as Maan Mro, Thing Wang Mro and Naoring Mro.
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March - 3 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel unearthed an illegal firearms manufacturing factory at Pachsira Bazaar of Kalai sub-district in Joypurhat District on March 3 and arrested one person in connection, reports Daily Star.
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel unearthed an illegal firearms manufacturing factory at Pachsira Bazaar of Kalai sub-district in Joypurhat District on March 3 and arrested one person in connection, reports Daily Star.
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May - 14 
On May 14, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested 'Boma Mizan', described as the explosives expert of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from a house at Taltola in national capital Dhaka’s Mirpur area, reports Daily Star. Mizan’s wife attempted to evade arrest by exploding a bomb whi
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On May 14, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested 'Boma Mizan', described as the explosives expert of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from a house at Taltola in national capital Dhaka’s Mirpur area, reports Daily Star. Mizan’s wife attempted to evade arrest by exploding a bomb which critically injured her and two of her children. Around 100 RAB personnel including top-ranking officers participated in the raid. A pistol, two bombs, two grenades, several rounds of ammunition, and bomb-making materials were recovered from the house. According to RAB sources, Mizan was involved in the countrywide serial blasts on August 17, 2005.
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May - 15 
On May 15, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel neutralised a mini-munitions factory of the Islamist outfit Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from East Monipur in national capital Dhaka’s Mirpur locality and recovered a huge cache of bombs and bomb-making materials, reports Daily Star. The rai
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On May 15, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel neutralised a mini-munitions factory of the Islamist outfit Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from East Monipur in national capital Dhaka’s Mirpur locality and recovered a huge cache of bombs and bomb-making materials, reports Daily Star. The raid was carried out following information obtained from detained JMB explosives expert 'Boma Mizan' and his wife Sharmin, who had been arrested on May 14. The recovered items included 11 bombs, a pistol, and a huge stash of chemical residues, plastic explosives, grenade casings, fuses and detonators. The RAB sources said that the seized materials could be used to make at least 1,000 bombs.
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May - 19 
Kotwali Police in the Faridpur District on May 19 recovered two firearms and 27 bullets from a water body in the Sree Angayan area of the town. The items recovered include one SBLL foreign gun, one shooter gun, 10 shotgun bullets and 17 Chinese rifle bullets.
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Kotwali Police in the Faridpur District on May 19 recovered two firearms and 27 bullets from a water body in the Sree Angayan area of the town. The items recovered include one SBLL foreign gun, one shooter gun, 10 shotgun bullets and 17 Chinese rifle bullets.
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May - 21 
An extremist, identified as Masud, was arrested along with a pistol loaded with four bullets while fleeing after a bomb attack on the livestock office in Kushtia town in the night of May 21, reports Daily Star. This is the third incident of bomb attack reported in the District during the last two mo
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An extremist, identified as Masud, was arrested along with a pistol loaded with four bullets while fleeing after a bomb attack on the livestock office in Kushtia town in the night of May 21, reports Daily Star. This is the third incident of bomb attack reported in the District during the last two months.
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May - 29 
Police recovered nine bombs from the Eidgah field in Brahmanbaria District headquarters on June 29, reports Daily Star. According to the report, the explosives were lying abandoned in the field.
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Police recovered nine bombs from the Eidgah field in Brahmanbaria District headquarters on June 29, reports Daily Star. According to the report, the explosives were lying abandoned in the field.
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May - 31 
Police at Shibchar in the Madaripur District arrested a cadre of Purba Bangla Communist Party (PBCP) on May 31 on charges of stabbing his mother, reports Daily Star. A pistol and a round of bullet were recovered from the possession of the extremist, Abdul Jalil Mollah (27).
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Police at Shibchar in the Madaripur District arrested a cadre of Purba Bangla Communist Party (PBCP) on May 31 on charges of stabbing his mother, reports Daily Star. A pistol and a round of bullet were recovered from the possession of the extremist, Abdul Jalil Mollah (27).
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May - 4 
On May 4, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel 4 recovered arms, ammunition, bombs and bomb making materials from a nursery at Hamidpur in the Jessore District, reports Daily Star. The seizure included three locally made guns, ten bullets, one kilogram gunpowder, 500 gram explosives, bombs and
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On May 4, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel 4 recovered arms, ammunition, bombs and bomb making materials from a nursery at Hamidpur in the Jessore District, reports Daily Star. The seizure included three locally made guns, ten bullets, one kilogram gunpowder, 500 gram explosives, bombs and an unspecified quantity of bomb making material.
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November - 12 
Security Forces on November 12 recovered four bombs from Chuadanga District and three from Benapole District, reports Daily Star. Following a confessional statement by the arrested cadre of the red flag faction Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Red flag), Suja Uddin alias Joy Babu, Police recovere
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Security Forces on November 12 recovered four bombs from Chuadanga District and three from Benapole District, reports Daily Star. Following a confessional statement by the arrested cadre of the red flag faction Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Red flag), Suja Uddin alias Joy Babu, Police recovered four bombs from behind a mosque in Alokdia village in Chuadanga Sadar sub-district. In addition, Rapid Action Battalion recovered three powerful bombs and 24 bottles of phensidyl from the house at Ulashi Bazar in bordering Sharsha sub-district.
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November - 15 
A cadre of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Janajuddha), identified as Ilias Hossain Mamun, was killed in a encounter with the Police Khalishakundi village under Daulatpur sub-district in Kushtia District on November 15, reports Daily Star. Subsequently, Police recov
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A cadre of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Janajuddha), identified as Ilias Hossain Mamun, was killed in a encounter with the Police Khalishakundi village under Daulatpur sub-district in Kushtia District on November 15, reports Daily Star. Subsequently, Police recovered one LG, 2 bullets and four machetes from the encounter site. According to Police, Mamun was involved in extortion, abduction and robbery and was accused in six cases, including four for murders filed with Daulatpur in Kushtia and Gangni in Meherpur Police Stations.
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November - 15 
In a separate incident, Badsha alias Badsha Bhai, regional leader of the Red Flag faction of the PBCP, was beaten to death at Roypur under Gangni sub-district in Meherpur District. A shutter gun and one bullet were recovered from Badsha’s possession. He was reportedly accused in six cases, including
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In a separate incident, Badsha alias Badsha Bhai, regional leader of the Red Flag faction of the PBCP, was beaten to death at Roypur under Gangni sub-district in Meherpur District. A shutter gun and one bullet were recovered from Badsha’s possession. He was reportedly accused in six cases, including two for murder.
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November - 15 
Police arrested an Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) leader, identified as Hasmat Ali alias Liton, and seized some gunpowder like substance and chemicals during raids on three Rajshahi University halls on November 15, reports Daily Star. Liton was reportedly the president of Nawab Abdul Latif Hall unit of
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Police arrested an Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) leader, identified as Hasmat Ali alias Liton, and seized some gunpowder like substance and chemicals during raids on three Rajshahi University halls on November 15, reports Daily Star. Liton was reportedly the president of Nawab Abdul Latif Hall unit of the ICS.
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November - 16 
The Security Forces on November 16 arrested two PBCP-Janajuddha cadres in the Pabna District. The Rapid Action Battalion personnel arrested Akkas Ali from Darisardiar village along with a firearm while the Ataikula Police arrested Saheb Ali from Sadullahpur village.
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The Security Forces on November 16 arrested two PBCP-Janajuddha cadres in the Pabna District. The Rapid Action Battalion personnel arrested Akkas Ali from Darisardiar village along with a firearm while the Ataikula Police arrested Saheb Ali from Sadullahpur village.
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November - 16 
Two cadres of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) were killed during an encounter with the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel at Jalkar area in the Madaripur District on November 16, reports Daily Star. The duo was identified as Lutfor Rahman Khalasi and his younger brother Khairul Haque Kh
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Two cadres of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) were killed during an encounter with the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel at Jalkar area in the Madaripur District on November 16, reports Daily Star. The duo was identified as Lutfor Rahman Khalasi and his younger brother Khairul Haque Khalasi. The RAB officials recovered three revolvers, a rifle and nine bullets from the encounter site. The brothers were accused in several cases of murder, rape, robbery and illegal possession of arms with the Madaripur, Shibchar and Rajoir Police Stations.
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November - 17 
A cadre of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Hasan alias Boma Hasan alias Batam, was killed in a encounter with the Police at Baniakanda village under Jhenidah District on November 17, reports Daily Star. Two Police constables, Mohsin and Jafar, were i
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A cadre of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Hasan alias Boma Hasan alias Batam, was killed in a encounter with the Police at Baniakanda village under Jhenidah District on November 17, reports Daily Star. Two Police constables, Mohsin and Jafar, were injured during the encounter. Police recovered a shutter gun, four bombs and two rounds of bullet from the encounter site. Hasan, an expert in bomb making, was an accused in seven cases, the Officer-in-charge of Jhenidah Sadar Police Station, Motiar Rahman, said.
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November - 2 
Police arrested four cadres of the Gono Mukti Fouz (GMF), including the Kushtia town Mahila Awami League (AL) general secretary, who has also been a patron of the outfit, in the night of November 2 from Kushtia town in Kushtia District in connection with transporting firearms and ammunition, includi
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Police arrested four cadres of the Gono Mukti Fouz (GMF), including the Kushtia town Mahila Awami League (AL) general secretary, who has also been a patron of the outfit, in the night of November 2 from Kushtia town in Kushtia District in connection with transporting firearms and ammunition, including an AK-47 rifle, reports Daily Star. They were identified as Taslima Khan Akhi, general secretary of Kushtia town Mahila Awami League, another Mahila Awami League activist Rani, GMF cadres Abdur Razzak and Shahin. Three separate Police teams stopped a Kushtia bound bus in Trimohoni area on the outskirts of Kushtia town around 10:45pm (BST) and seized an Ak-47 rifle, a shot gun, and 82 rounds of different types of bullets. Police said that Akhi has been a political patron and a firearms transporter for armed GMF cadres. She had also been arrested once earlier in 2006 in connection with the killing of an Awami Jubo League leader in front of her house, but was later released on bail.
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November - 24 
An underground regional leader of the Biplobi Communist Party (BCP), identified as Tajmul alias Taju, was killed in encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) at Habaspur village under Kumarkhali sub-district of Kushtia District in the night of November 24, reports Daily Star. Subsequently, one foreig
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An underground regional leader of the Biplobi Communist Party (BCP), identified as Tajmul alias Taju, was killed in encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) at Habaspur village under Kumarkhali sub-district of Kushtia District in the night of November 24, reports Daily Star. Subsequently, one foreign made revolver and four bullets were recovered from the encounter site. According to Police, Taju was wanted in seven cases, two for murder, filed with Kumarkhali Police Station.
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November - 25 
The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in the same night arrested a cadre belonging to the Red flag faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Tofazzal Hossain Tofa, with a shutter gun and two bullets from Nurdaha village in Santhia sub-district in Pabna District. Tofa is reportedl
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The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in the same night arrested a cadre belonging to the Red flag faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Tofazzal Hossain Tofa, with a shutter gun and two bullets from Nurdaha village in Santhia sub-district in Pabna District. Tofa is reportedly an accused in several cases including murder, loot and robbery.
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November - 26 
Police arrested 1519 persons on various charges in separate drives across the country in 24 hours as of 6:00am (BST) on November 26, reports Daily Star. 14 firearms, 12 bombs and 120 bullets were also seized during the countrywide drive, said a Police headquarters release.
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Police arrested 1519 persons on various charges in separate drives across the country in 24 hours as of 6:00am (BST) on November 26, reports Daily Star. 14 firearms, 12 bombs and 120 bullets were also seized during the countrywide drive, said a Police headquarters release.
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November - 4 
The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), in a drive in the night of November 4, arrested two Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants, identified as Shimul and Sultan, along with two pistols at Jessore-Benapole road in Sharsha sub-district of Jessore District, reports Daily Star.
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The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), in a drive in the night of November 4, arrested two Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants, identified as Shimul and Sultan, along with two pistols at Jessore-Benapole road in Sharsha sub-district of Jessore District, reports Daily Star.
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November - 8 
A central leader of the Biplobi Communist Party (BCP), identified as Sarajit Ghosh, was killed in a encounter with Police at Defolbaria village in Jhenidah District on November 8, reports Daily Star. Police constables Ruhul Amin and Swapan Kumar were also injured during the encounter. Subsequently,
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A central leader of the Biplobi Communist Party (BCP), identified as Sarajit Ghosh, was killed in a encounter with Police at Defolbaria village in Jhenidah District on November 8, reports Daily Star. Police constables Ruhul Amin and Swapan Kumar were also injured during the encounter. Subsequently, Police recovered a pipe gun, four rounds of bullet and three bombs from the encounter site. Sarajit was an accused in a number of cases including seven for murder, Police said.
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November - 8 
Kushtia District Police arrested two top cadres of the Gono Bahini, identified as Emdadul and Moinuddin, along with eight powerful bombs from Shantidanga village in the night of November 8.
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Kushtia District Police arrested two top cadres of the Gono Bahini, identified as Emdadul and Moinuddin, along with eight powerful bombs from Shantidanga village in the night of November 8.
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October - 1 
A regional leader of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Janajuddha), identified as Riazul Haq Masud alias Bidi Masud (32), was killed in a encounter with the Police and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) at Chulkathi Palpara village on October 1, reports Daily Star. Acting
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A regional leader of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Janajuddha), identified as Riazul Haq Masud alias Bidi Masud (32), was killed in a encounter with the Police and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) at Chulkathi Palpara village on October 1, reports Daily Star. Acting on a tip-off, a joint team of Police and RAB personnel conducted operation at Chulkathi Palpara area when the PBCP-Janajuddha cadres were holding a secret meeting at about 5:00am (BST). Subsequently, the cadres opened fire on Police and RAB personnel triggered an encounter. Masud was died on the encounter site while his accomplices managed to escape. During the encounter four Police and RAB members were also injured. Police recovered three firearms, one sharp weapon, 29 rounds of bullet and five cartridges from the encounter site. Police said that Masud was wanted in 15 cases.
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October - 10 
A regional leader of the outlawed Biplobi Communist Party (BCP), identified as Maznu Mondol alias Abdullah (36), was shot dead in an encounter with Police at Barabaria village under Mirpur upazila (Sub-District) in the Kushtia District on October 10, reports Daily Star. Mondol was accused in six cas
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A regional leader of the outlawed Biplobi Communist Party (BCP), identified as Maznu Mondol alias Abdullah (36), was shot dead in an encounter with Police at Barabaria village under Mirpur upazila (Sub-District) in the Kushtia District on October 10, reports Daily Star. Mondol was accused in six cases, including two for murder. One LG gun and four bullets were recovered from the encounter site.
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October - 11 
The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) recovered 10 Arges grenades during a drive in a bordering village at Sherpur sub-District of Bogra District in the night of October11 and arrested three people including two tribal youths in this connection. The grenades were similar to those used at the AL rally at
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The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) recovered 10 Arges grenades during a drive in a bordering village at Sherpur sub-District of Bogra District in the night of October11 and arrested three people including two tribal youths in this connection. The grenades were similar to those used at the AL rally at Bangabandhu Avenue in 2004, and might have been intended for use in subversive activities. The tribal youths might have collected the grenades from separatists in neighbouring countries, Commander Abul Kalam Azad, director of the Legal and Media Wing of RAB said. He however declined to elaborate for the shake of investigation.
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October - 12 
A regional leader of the Gono Mukti Fouz, identified as Azbahar Hossain (40), was killed in an encounter with the Police at Kaya college of Kumarkhali sub-District in Kushtia District on October 12, reports Daily Star. One LG and four bullets were recovered from the encounter site. Azbahar was accus
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A regional leader of the Gono Mukti Fouz, identified as Azbahar Hossain (40), was killed in an encounter with the Police at Kaya college of Kumarkhali sub-District in Kushtia District on October 12, reports Daily Star. One LG and four bullets were recovered from the encounter site. Azbahar was accused in several cases including three for murders filed with Kumarkhali and Kushtia sub division Police stations. He was also accused in the murder case of Awami League (AL) leader Jamil Hasan Bachchu.
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October - 20 
A regional leader of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Janajuddha), identified as Jamal Uddin (38), was killed in an encounter with Police in Chatmohor sub district in Pabna District on October 20, reports Daily Star. Acting on a tip-off, Chatmohor Police raided Kutib
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A regional leader of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Janajuddha), identified as Jamal Uddin (38), was killed in an encounter with Police in Chatmohor sub district in Pabna District on October 20, reports Daily Star. Acting on a tip-off, Chatmohor Police raided Kutibari Battala where the PBCP-Janajuddha cadres were holding a meeting around 3:00am (BST). One gun and eight bullets were recovered from the encounter site. Jamal, was reportedly wanted in a number of cases, including murder, Police said.
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October - 21 
Police arrested four militants of the Janajuddha faction of the PBCP along with bombs in the Ataikula sub-district of Pabna District on October 21. Acting on a tip-off, Police personnel raided a place at Bulbaria village where some PBCP-Janajuddha faction cadres were holding a meeting at around 3:00
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Police arrested four militants of the Janajuddha faction of the PBCP along with bombs in the Ataikula sub-district of Pabna District on October 21. Acting on a tip-off, Police personnel raided a place at Bulbaria village where some PBCP-Janajuddha faction cadres were holding a meeting at around 3:00pm (BST). Police arrested four cadres while the others managed to escape. Those arrested were identified as Rafique Kamar, Shahin, Imrul Islam, and Mohammed Nazrul Islam. Subsequently, the cadres were produced in a court that sent them to jail.
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October - 21 
The Rapid Action Bangladesh (RAB) personnel recovered five bombs from Chawkalampur village on October 21, reports Daily Star. On a tip-off, a RAB team went to the village at about 6:30pm (BST) and recovered the bombs from a mango orchard.
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The Rapid Action Bangladesh (RAB) personnel recovered five bombs from Chawkalampur village on October 21, reports Daily Star. On a tip-off, a RAB team went to the village at about 6:30pm (BST) and recovered the bombs from a mango orchard.
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October - 24 
Security Force personnel recovered an unexploded grenade from the Rajbari Stadium in the town in Rangamati District on October 24, reports Daily Star. Assistant Sub-Inspector Yasmin Begum of Kotwali Police Station said a Police team recovered the grenade from the stadium and later it was neutralised
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Security Force personnel recovered an unexploded grenade from the Rajbari Stadium in the town in Rangamati District on October 24, reports Daily Star. Assistant Sub-Inspector Yasmin Begum of Kotwali Police Station said a Police team recovered the grenade from the stadium and later it was neutralised.
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October - 25 
The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on October 25 arrested a cadre of the Red Flag faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), along with arms at Chandrapur village in the Bagmara sub-district, reports Daily Star. One pistol, one magazine and two bullets were recovered from his possession.
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The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on October 25 arrested a cadre of the Red Flag faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), along with arms at Chandrapur village in the Bagmara sub-district, reports Daily Star. One pistol, one magazine and two bullets were recovered from his possession.
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October - 25 
Two suspected cadres of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Janajuddha), identified as Aliullah and Hossain, were arrested from the remote village of Chatmohar sub-district under Pabna District in the night of October 25, reports Daily Star. Police recovered a foreign m
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Two suspected cadres of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Janajuddha), identified as Aliullah and Hossain, were arrested from the remote village of Chatmohar sub-district under Pabna District in the night of October 25, reports Daily Star. Police recovered a foreign made gun and four bullets from them. Officer in-charge of Chatmohar Police Station, Sayed Shahid Alam, said that the arrestees are active cadres of the PBCP-Janajuddha.
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October - 26 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested six Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants, including two majlish-e-shura (the highest decision-making body) members and neutralised their hideouts in Narayanganj, Jamalpur, and Bagerhat Districts on October 26, reports Daily Star. The two top leaders,
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested six Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants, including two majlish-e-shura (the highest decision-making body) members and neutralised their hideouts in Narayanganj, Jamalpur, and Bagerhat Districts on October 26, reports Daily Star. The two top leaders, identified as Mehedi Hasan alias Abeer, who was in charge of JMB's Khulna division, and Zahirul Islam alias Zahid alias Badal, who was in charge of Dhaka division (north), were arrested from a house at Borpa of Rupganj area in Narayanganj District. The RAB officials also recovered one foreign pistol, 19 grenade casings, 20 detonators, some bomb making materials, and some books on jihad from the hideout. Abeer, a long time JMB cadre was inducted into majlish-e-shura in 2007 while Badal, a close aide to JMB's current coordinator Bashar, was inducted into the highest decision-making body about two months earlier, RAB officials said. The officials also said that Badal was looking after financial affairs of the outfit since Bashar, son of JMB chief Maulana Saidur Rahman, had stopped looking after the matter since about two months.
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October - 26 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested six Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants, including two majlish-e-shura (the highest decision-making body) members and neutralised their hideouts in Narayanganj, Jamalpur, and Bagerhat Districts on October 26, reports Daily Star. The two top leaders,
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested six Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants, including two majlish-e-shura (the highest decision-making body) members and neutralised their hideouts in Narayanganj, Jamalpur, and Bagerhat Districts on October 26, reports Daily Star. The two top leaders, identified as Mehedi Hasan alias Abeer, who was in charge of JMB's Khulna division, and Zahirul Islam alias Zahid alias Badal, who was in charge of Dhaka division (north), were arrested from a house at Borpa of Rupganj area in Narayanganj District. The RAB officials also recovered one foreign pistol, 19 grenade casings, 20 detonators, some bomb making materials, and some books on jihad from the hideout. Abeer, a long time JMB cadre was inducted into majlish-e-shura in 2007 while Badal, a close aide to JMB's current coordinator Bashar, was inducted into the highest decision-making body about two months earlier, RAB officials said. The officials also said that Badal was looking after financial affairs of the outfit since Bashar, son of JMB chief Maulana Saidur Rahman, had stopped looking after the matter since about two months. Following up on information provided by the two arrestees, the RAB launched operations at different places in Jamalpur District and arrested Hasan Sheikh, an ehsar (full-time worker) member who was in charge of Jamalpur District, and gayre ehsar members Abdul Mazed and Akhtaruzzaman alias Shuruz Master, along with four Compact Discs and some books on jihad. Further, RAB personnel also arrested an ehsar member, who was also in charge of Bagerhat District, identified as Akbar alias Al Amin, from Mollahr Hat area in the same District. "We are noticing two things in JMB now, they are trying to increase their organisational strength, and they are preparing to carry out subversive activities in the future," RAB Director General Hassan Mahmood Khandkar said, adding that the banned outfit is currently too weak to carry out any attack.
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October - 26 
The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on October 26 arrested two cadres of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Ikramul Haq and Laltu, at Khadimpur sub-district in the Chuadanga District, reports Daily Star. The RAB also recovered a pistol and two bullets hidden at Khadimpur graveyard
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The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on October 26 arrested two cadres of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Ikramul Haq and Laltu, at Khadimpur sub-district in the Chuadanga District, reports Daily Star. The RAB also recovered a pistol and two bullets hidden at Khadimpur graveyard on the revelation of the duo. Ikramul, and Laltu were reportedly accomplices of the PBCP regional leader Arif Ahmed.
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October - 30 
Police on October 30 arrested a ‘regional commander’ of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Abdul Jalil, along with a locally-made pistol, a magazine, two bullets and four cartridges, at Bhagalpur village in the Goalanda sub-district of Rajbari District, reports Daily Star.
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Police on October 30 arrested a ‘regional commander’ of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Abdul Jalil, along with a locally-made pistol, a magazine, two bullets and four cartridges, at Bhagalpur village in the Goalanda sub-district of Rajbari District, reports Daily Star.
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October - 4 
Acting on a tip off that the PBCP-Janajuddha cadres were holding a meeting at a brick-kiln in Bujrogpara area in Chuadanga District, Police cordoned off the area at about 4:00am (BST) and asked the cadres to surrender. As the cadres opened fire, the encounter ensued. Rashid was shot dead while his a
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Acting on a tip off that the PBCP-Janajuddha cadres were holding a meeting at a brick-kiln in Bujrogpara area in Chuadanga District, Police cordoned off the area at about 4:00am (BST) and asked the cadres to surrender. As the cadres opened fire, the encounter ensued. Rashid was shot dead while his accomplices managed to escape. Police recovered a shutter gun and three bullets from the encounter site. Rashid was accused in 12 murder cases, including journalist Bazlur Rahman murder, Police said. Rashid was reportedly an aide to PBCP-Janjuddha founder Abdur Rashid Malitha Tapan alias Dada Tapan, who was killed in encounter with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in June 18, 2008.
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October - 4 
At least five National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres were arrested by the Border Security Force personnel on October 4 when they were entering the country from Bangladesh crossing the north Tripura border, Police said, reports Press Trust India. They were arrested at Sat
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At least five National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres were arrested by the Border Security Force personnel on October 4 when they were entering the country from Bangladesh crossing the north Tripura border, Police said, reports Press Trust India. They were arrested at Satlang border outpost and revealed that they had gone to Sylhet District in Bangladesh for arms training. Some arms were also recovered from their possession.
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October - 4 
Police raided Ambhita School playground at Dumuria in Khulna District where the BCP cadres were holding a meeting. When the Police reached the school ground at about 1:20am (BST), the extremists started firing on them triggering the encounter. Sayeed was caught in the line of fire while his associat
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Police raided Ambhita School playground at Dumuria in Khulna District where the BCP cadres were holding a meeting. When the Police reached the school ground at about 1:20am (BST), the extremists started firing on them triggering the encounter. Sayeed was caught in the line of fire while his associates managed to escape. Two Police constables -- Abdus Sobhan and Salauddin -- also received bullet injuries. Police recovered one shutter gun, three cartridges and one bullet from the encounter site. Two cases were filed in this connection. Sayeed was accused in a number of cases, including one for murder, filed with Dumuria Police Station, Police said.
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October - 6 
A regional leader of the Gono Mukti Fouz (GMF), identified as Korban Ali (42), was killed in an encounter with the Police at Ghoshbila village in the Alamdanga sub-district on October 6, reports Daily Star. Subsequently, Police recovered a shutter gun and 10 bullets from the encounter site. Korban w
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A regional leader of the Gono Mukti Fouz (GMF), identified as Korban Ali (42), was killed in an encounter with the Police at Ghoshbila village in the Alamdanga sub-district on October 6, reports Daily Star. Subsequently, Police recovered a shutter gun and 10 bullets from the encounter site. Korban was accused in six cases, including four for murder, Police said. He was a close inmate of the GMF leader Tagar, who escaped from the Chuadanga jail on May 15, 2008 and was later killed in encounter with the Rapid Action Battalion personnel on May 22, 2008.
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October - 7 
Two left-wing extremists were killed in two separate encounters with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Kushtia and Pabna Districts on October 7, reports Daily Star. The deceased were identified as Sunnot Ali (36), a top cadre of the Gono Bahini, and Moktar Hossain (30), a ‘regional commander’ of the
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Two left-wing extremists were killed in two separate encounters with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Kushtia and Pabna Districts on October 7, reports Daily Star. The deceased were identified as Sunnot Ali (36), a top cadre of the Gono Bahini, and Moktar Hossain (30), a ‘regional commander’ of the Sarbahara Party. According to the Police, a team of the Islamic University Police Station raided Uzangram village in Kushtia District where some Gono Bahini cadres, including Sunnot Ali, were holding a meeting under a bridge around 3:30am (BST). Sunnot Ali was killed in the encounter while his accomplices managed to escape. Police recovered one LG gun and five bullets from the encounter site. Sunnot, accused in six cases, was reportedly a close associate of Obaidul alias Lal Bhai, a ‘military commander’ of the Gono Bahini. A team of the Rapid Action Battalion conducted a drive at Kachipara in the Pabna District where a group of Sarbahara cadres was holding a meeting. As soon as the troops reached there, the cadres opened fire forcing them to fire back. Moktar reportedly died on the spot but his accomplices escaped from the encounter site. One LG and three bullets were recovered from the encounter site. Moktar was reportedly accused in a number of cases, including three murders, RAB sources said.
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October - 8 
Three left-wing extremists were killed and four Policemen injured in separate encounters in the Kushtia, Khulna and Bagerhat Districts on October 8, reports Daily Star. The deceased were identified as Sakmol (40), a top cadre of the Gono Mukti Fouz (GMF), Delwar Hossain Delu alias Apu (30), a cadre
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Three left-wing extremists were killed and four Policemen injured in separate encounters in the Kushtia, Khulna and Bagerhat Districts on October 8, reports Daily Star. The deceased were identified as Sakmol (40), a top cadre of the Gono Mukti Fouz (GMF), Delwar Hossain Delu alias Apu (30), a cadre of the Red Flag faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Red Flag), and Aslam Khan (40), a cadre of the Janajuddha faction of the PBCP (PBCP). Acting on a tip off, a joint team of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and Police raided a place at Baria in Kushtia District around 3:30am (BST), where at least 20 GMF cadres, including Sakmol, were holding a meeting. The Security Forces (SFs) surrounded the area and asked the cadres to surrender. Refusing to surrender the cadres opened fire at the SFs who retaliated. Sakmol was found dead while other militants managed to escape. The SFs recovered a light gun (LG) and six bullets from the encounter site. Police said that Sakmol was accused in 16 cases, including six murders. In Khulna District, Police confronted cadres of the PBCP-Red Flag, including Apu, while conducting a drive on the bank of river Atharobeki at Rajapur village. While Apu was killed, his accomplices managed to escape injuring two constables - Nasirul Islam and Bakul - in the shootout that lasted for about 20 minutes, said Khulna Superintendent of Police. Police recovered a locally-made gun and four bullets from the encounter site. Apu was reportedly accused in a number of cases, including three of murder. In Bagerhat District, an encounter took place between the cadres of PBCP-Janajuddha and Police at Daibaggakati village in Morelganj sub-district at around 4:30am (BST). Police said they raided a betel leaf enclosure where the PBCP-Janajuddha cadres were holding a meeting. While Aslam was killed, two Police constables - Altaf and Anisuzzaman – received bullet injuries in the encounter. Police recovered a locally-made firearm and 19 bullets from the encounter site.
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September - 10 
A regional leader of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Janajuddha), identified as Tukun, was killed at Khalishakundi village in the Daulatpur sub-district of Kushtia District, reports Daily Star. Acting on a tiff off, a joint team of Daulatpur Police and Rapid Action
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A regional leader of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Janajuddha), identified as Tukun, was killed at Khalishakundi village in the Daulatpur sub-district of Kushtia District, reports Daily Star. Acting on a tiff off, a joint team of Daulatpur Police and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-12) raided Khalishakundi bazaar (market) at around 4:00am (BST). The cadres of the PBCP-Janajuddha outfit were reportedly holding a meeting there. Sensing the presence of the Security Forces (SFs), the cadres opened fire, which triggered the encounter. Tukun was found dead after his accomplices managed to flee the spot. Police also recovered one LG, five bullets and a sword from the spot. Tukun was accused in six cases, including four for murder filed with Daulatpur and Mirpur Police Stations.
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September - 11 
A leader of the Gono Mukti Fouz (GMF), identified as Ziko Parvez alias Killer Samrat (36), was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Baliapara village in Kushtia District, reports Daily Star. Acting on a tip-off, a joint team of Police and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) raided Baliapara
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A leader of the Gono Mukti Fouz (GMF), identified as Ziko Parvez alias Killer Samrat (36), was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Baliapara village in Kushtia District, reports Daily Star. Acting on a tip-off, a joint team of Police and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) raided Baliapara Bridge where the cadres, led by Samrat, were holding a meeting at about 4:00am, (BST) Police said. Asked to surrender, the cadres of the outfit started firing on the SFs prompting them to retaliate that triggered a half-an-hour long encounter. Police recovered one LG, one shutter gun and three bullets from the spot.
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September - 11 
Police recovered four bombs from a house at Puriaghupi village under Sharsha Sub District in Jessore District on September 11, reports Daily Star. Sub-Inspector Sirajul Islam of Sharsha Police Station said they recovered the bombs from the house of Omar Biswas acting on a tip-off. The homeowner, how
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Police recovered four bombs from a house at Puriaghupi village under Sharsha Sub District in Jessore District on September 11, reports Daily Star. Sub-Inspector Sirajul Islam of Sharsha Police Station said they recovered the bombs from the house of Omar Biswas acting on a tip-off. The homeowner, however, managed to flee the scene realising the presence of Police.
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September - 13 
Another Police team led by Assistant Police Super Alamgir Hossain raided Chadgara Eidgah on information that a group of Gono Mukti Fouj operatives were holding a meeting at around 5:00am. The armed cadres led by Biplob started firing at Police, forcing the Police to retaliate. When the cadres fled t
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Another Police team led by Assistant Police Super Alamgir Hossain raided Chadgara Eidgah on information that a group of Gono Mukti Fouj operatives were holding a meeting at around 5:00am. The armed cadres led by Biplob started firing at Police, forcing the Police to retaliate. When the cadres fled the incident site, the dead body of Biplob was found from the spot. Police also recovered two LGs and nine bullets from the spot. Biplob was accused in a dozen cases including five for murder filed with the Kushtia Police Station. According to Police, Biplob recently threatened a Police official in the Kushtia District with death.
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September - 14 
Samir Uddin (38), a ‘commander’ of the Gono Bahini outfit, was shot dead by the Police in Kushtia on September 14. Police sources said they found a gathering near Berbaradi GK (Ganges-Kabadak) canal at about 4:00am (BST) while patrolling the area. As they reached the spot, the Gono Bahini cadres ope
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Samir Uddin (38), a ‘commander’ of the Gono Bahini outfit, was shot dead by the Police in Kushtia on September 14. Police sources said they found a gathering near Berbaradi GK (Ganges-Kabadak) canal at about 4:00am (BST) while patrolling the area. As they reached the spot, the Gono Bahini cadres opened fire on the Police forcing them to retaliate. Samir was found dead on the spot after the incident. While his accomplices managed to escape, one LG gun and two bullets were recovered from the from the incident site. Samir was reportedly an accused in seven cases, including three murders.
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September - 15 
A regional leader of the Sarbahara Party, identified as Babul Sardar alias Babul (35), was killed in a encounter between with Security Forces (SFs) in Batajhor area under Gouronodi Sub District of Barisal District on September 15, reports Daily Star. According to a statement of Rapid Action Battalio
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A regional leader of the Sarbahara Party, identified as Babul Sardar alias Babul (35), was killed in a encounter between with Security Forces (SFs) in Batajhor area under Gouronodi Sub District of Barisal District on September 15, reports Daily Star. According to a statement of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), a joint team of Gouronodi Police and RAB-8 raided Batajhor area where some Sarbahara Party cadres were holding a meeting at about 3:35am (BST). The SFs recovered two homemade rifles, one shotgun, one revolver and seven bullets from the spot. Babul was involved in a number of crimes including murder, abduction, extortion and transport robbery, Police said. He was also accused in ten cases including four for murder filed with Gouronodi Police Station, the release added.
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September - 16 
An armed cadre of the Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) outfit, identified as Mashubar Halder (40), was killed in an encounter with the Police at Gutudia village under Dumuria Sub-District in Khulna District on September 16, reports Daily Star. Sources said that acting on a tip-off, Police raided Wapda
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An armed cadre of the Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) outfit, identified as Mashubar Halder (40), was killed in an encounter with the Police at Gutudia village under Dumuria Sub-District in Khulna District on September 16, reports Daily Star. Sources said that acting on a tip-off, Police raided Wapda Road, where a group of BCP cadres gathered together around 3:20am (BST) to commit an offence. Police said that Mashubar died on the spot while his associates managed to escape from the incident site. Two Policemen, Sobhan and Tajul Islam, were also reportedly injured during the incident. Police also recovered a point 22-bore pistol and three bullets from the spot. Meanwhile, Mashubar was reportedly accused in 18 cases, including seven for murder, Police said.
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September - 20 
A regional leader of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Sukkur Ali alias Boma Sukkur (30), was killed in an encounter with the Police at Nandanpur of Pabna District on September 20, reports daily Star. Acting on a tip-off, a team from Ataikula Police St
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A regional leader of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Sukkur Ali alias Boma Sukkur (30), was killed in an encounter with the Police at Nandanpur of Pabna District on September 20, reports daily Star. Acting on a tip-off, a team from Ataikula Police Station raided the Nandanpur intersection around 1:00am (BST) where Sukkur Ali and his accomplices were holding a meeting. Police recovered the dead body of Sukkur from the spot after the cadres managed to escape from the incident site. Police also recovered one shutter gun, two bullets from the spot. Sukkur was accused in six cases including murder, Police said.
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September - 25 
Acting on a tip-off, the Police cordoned off a field at Ursha as a group of cadres including Edu Mondol were holding a meeting at about 3:00am (BST) on September 25. Sensing the presence of Police, the cadres opened fire on them forcing Police to fire back that left Edu dead. His accomplice, however
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Acting on a tip-off, the Police cordoned off a field at Ursha as a group of cadres including Edu Mondol were holding a meeting at about 3:00am (BST) on September 25. Sensing the presence of Police, the cadres opened fire on them forcing Police to fire back that left Edu dead. His accomplice, however, managed to escape from the encounter site. Police recovered one Chinese pistol and 16 bullets from the encounter site after the gunfight. Edu Mondol was reportedly accused in four cases including two for murders with Mirpur Police Station.
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September - 25 
Aroz died in an encounter with the Kushtia District Police at Mollateghori in Kushtia town on September 25. One shutter gun, four bullets and two improvised bombs were recovered from the encounter site. He was reportedly accused in seven cases including three for murders and four for extortions file
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Aroz died in an encounter with the Kushtia District Police at Mollateghori in Kushtia town on September 25. One shutter gun, four bullets and two improvised bombs were recovered from the encounter site. He was reportedly accused in seven cases including three for murders and four for extortions filed with Gangni Police Station in Meherpur and Kushtia Police Station.
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September - 26 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) neutralised a training camp of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) in a forested remote hill area at Matiranga in Khagrachhari District on September 26, reports Daily Star. During the raid, the RAB personnel arrested Abdur Rahim alias Saifullah, ‘second-in-command’
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) neutralised a training camp of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) in a forested remote hill area at Matiranga in Khagrachhari District on September 26, reports Daily Star. During the raid, the RAB personnel arrested Abdur Rahim alias Saifullah, ‘second-in-command’ of the JMB in Chittagong division, and recovered powdered explosives, 14 grenade casings, 20 detonators, 49 books on jihad, 27 batteries and around 1 kilogram barbed wire.
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September - 26 
Three Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) cadres were killed in encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the capital Dhaka and Kushtia District, reports Daily Star. They were identified as Mohon Malitha, Aroz Ali and Edu Mondol. In Kushtia, Mohon Malitha was killed in an encounter with Rapid Action
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Three Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) cadres were killed in encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the capital Dhaka and Kushtia District, reports Daily Star. They were identified as Mohon Malitha, Aroz Ali and Edu Mondol. In Kushtia, Mohon Malitha was killed in an encounter with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) at Lalnagar village in Daulatpur Sub-District. Acting on a tip-off, RAB-12 raided Lalnagar where PBCP cadres, led by Mohon, were holding a meeting at about 4:00am (BST) on September 26 (today). The RAB officials cordoned off the area and asked the cadres to surrender. But the criminals opened fire forcing them to fire back that triggered the encounter. Later, the body of Mohon was found lying on the encounter site while his associates managed to escape. RAB officials recovered one pipe gun and one bullet, two bombs and two knives from the incident site. Mohon was reportedly accused in seven cases, including six for murder, Daulatpur Police said.
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September - 30 
A regional leader of the Sarbahara Party, identified as Habibur Rahman Mithu (32), was injured in an encounter with the RAB at Barisal District on September 30. Acting on a tip off the RAB-8 members raided at Sharikal school ground adjacent to Agorpur union of Babuganj sub district, where the region
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A regional leader of the Sarbahara Party, identified as Habibur Rahman Mithu (32), was injured in an encounter with the RAB at Barisal District on September 30. Acting on a tip off the RAB-8 members raided at Sharikal school ground adjacent to Agorpur union of Babuganj sub district, where the regional Sarbahara Party leaders and cadres were holding a meeting at about 10:30 pm. Instantly the cadres opened fire at RAB members but retreated after 8 to 10 minutes of encounter. During the encounter, Mithu was injured. After the encounter a country-made gun and three bullets were recovered from the site.
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September - 4 
Three cadres of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Janajuddha) were arrested during an encounter with the Police in the Pabna District on September 4, reports Daily Star. The arrestees, identified as Harun, Ruhul Amin and Rifat, had received injuries in the encounter.
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Three cadres of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Janajuddha) were arrested during an encounter with the Police in the Pabna District on September 4, reports Daily Star. The arrestees, identified as Harun, Ruhul Amin and Rifat, had received injuries in the encounter. The rest of the militants, however, managed to escape from the incident site. Police recovered two bombs, three rounds of bullets and some sharp weapons from the incident site. Nibas Chandra Majhi, the Superintendent of Police in Pabna District, said the arrestees are listed criminals and also cadres of the PBCP-Janajuddha outfit.
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September - 6 
A leader of the Gono Bahini outfit, identified as Abdul Hannan alias Hanu, was shot dead by the Police during an encounter, when its cadres were holding a meeting at Anandapur in Mirpur area of Kushtia District on September 6, reports Daily Star. While Abdul’s accomplices managed to escape, a gun an
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A leader of the Gono Bahini outfit, identified as Abdul Hannan alias Hanu, was shot dead by the Police during an encounter, when its cadres were holding a meeting at Anandapur in Mirpur area of Kushtia District on September 6, reports Daily Star. While Abdul’s accomplices managed to escape, a gun and five bullets were recovered from the encounter site. Hanu was reportedly accused in several cases including three for murder filed in Kushtia and Chuadanga Police stations.
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September - 6 
Police arrested 1,488 persons on various charges in separate drives across the country in 24 hours until 6:00am (BST) on September 6, reports Daily Star. 13 firearms and 30 bullets were also recovered during the countrywide drive, said a release of Police Headquarters.
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Police arrested 1,488 persons on various charges in separate drives across the country in 24 hours until 6:00am (BST) on September 6, reports Daily Star. 13 firearms and 30 bullets were also recovered during the countrywide drive, said a release of Police Headquarters.
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September - 7 
A cadre of the Gono Bahini, identified as Asraful Islam alias Asha Mondol, was killed in an encounter with the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) at Durbachara area in Kushtia District on September 7 (today), reports Daily Star. According to the RAB, being tipped off, a team from RAB-12 raided Durbachara
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A cadre of the Gono Bahini, identified as Asraful Islam alias Asha Mondol, was killed in an encounter with the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) at Durbachara area in Kushtia District on September 7 (today), reports Daily Star. According to the RAB, being tipped off, a team from RAB-12 raided Durbachara village at about 3:45am (BST) when some Gono Bahini cadres led by Asha were holding a meeting. As the RAB personnel surrounded the underground operatives, they opened fire, forcing the RAB officials to retaliate. The RAB officials also recovered a pipe gun and two bullets from the spot. Police said that one of the top Gono Bahini cadres, Asha, was accused in seven cases, including two for murder filed with Kushtia Sub District and Islamic University Police Stations.
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