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Recovery of Arms:2003
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April - 1 
Besides, the Army defused a powerful bomb in Kishoreganj on April 1. This bomb was recovered from Chandipur Railway Colony a day ago.
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Besides, the Army defused a powerful bomb in Kishoreganj on April 1. This bomb was recovered from Chandipur Railway Colony a day ago.
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April - 17 
Three activists of the Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of the Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh, have been arrested and explosives were recovered from them in Kalupur village, Shibganj police station-limits, Chapainawabganj, on April 17. A case has been filed in this connection. They were arr
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Three activists of the Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of the Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh, have been arrested and explosives were recovered from them in Kalupur village, Shibganj police station-limits, Chapainawabganj, on April 17. A case has been filed in this connection. They were arrested after they clashed with some village residents over staging a drama at the Kaluur Eidgah. The arrested persons have been identified as Babar Ali, Naimul Haq and Akhtarul
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April - 2 
An extortionist was injured on April 2, in Dhaka, when the bomb he was carrying exploded, while he was on an extortion bid. He and his associate were later arrested, and four bombs were recovered. A case has been filed against them.
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An extortionist was injured on April 2, in Dhaka, when the bomb he was carrying exploded, while he was on an extortion bid. He and his associate were later arrested, and four bombs were recovered. A case has been filed against them.
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April - 23 
In a separate incident, police recovered seven firearms after a gunfight with members of the outlawed Gano Mukti Fouj (GMF) party at Alampur, Sadar subdivision, Kushtia on April 23, delayed media reports said. Police, on specific information, raided Baropukur area of the village where armed cadres o
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In a separate incident, police recovered seven firearms after a gunfight with members of the outlawed Gano Mukti Fouj (GMF) party at Alampur, Sadar subdivision, Kushtia on April 23, delayed media reports said. Police, on specific information, raided Baropukur area of the village where armed cadres of GMF were holding a meeting.
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April - 25 
Police recovered six small bombs from the official residence of Dhaka University Vice- Chancellor S M A Faiz on April 25. Explosives were planted reportedly to create panic on the campus.
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Police recovered six small bombs from the official residence of Dhaka University Vice- Chancellor S M A Faiz on April 25. Explosives were planted reportedly to create panic on the campus.
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April - 28 
Security forces arrested two activists of the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) and recovered on one AK-47 rifle after an encounter at Goalpahar area, Chittagong, on April 28. Police sources said the arrested persons are arms traders. They allegedly supplied arms to the terrorist groups.
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Security forces arrested two activists of the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) and recovered on one AK-47 rifle after an encounter at Goalpahar area, Chittagong, on April 28. Police sources said the arrested persons are arms traders. They allegedly supplied arms to the terrorist groups.
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April - 7 
According to media reports of April 7, police in Natore seized two revolvers and arrested a resident of Udhaypur village, Lalpur subdivision. Following his interrogation, police raided his house and recovered two powerful bombs and a country made gun, and filed a case at Lalpur police station under
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According to media reports of April 7, police in Natore seized two revolvers and arrested a resident of Udhaypur village, Lalpur subdivision. Following his interrogation, police raided his house and recovered two powerful bombs and a country made gun, and filed a case at Lalpur police station under the Arms Act.
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April - 9 
Separately, cadres of the outlawed Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) killed a grocer, in Rupsha subdivision, Khulna, on April 9, delayed media reports said. According to police sources, he was a police informer and had helped police on earlier occasions. Police arrested two BCP cadres and recovered a gu
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Separately, cadres of the outlawed Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) killed a grocer, in Rupsha subdivision, Khulna, on April 9, delayed media reports said. According to police sources, he was a police informer and had helped police on earlier occasions. Police arrested two BCP cadres and recovered a gun from their possession.
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August - 11 
In a separate incident, 12 bombs were recovered from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP’s) Daulatpur subdivision vice president’s residence on August 11.
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In a separate incident, 12 bombs were recovered from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP’s) Daulatpur subdivision vice president’s residence on August 11.
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August - 12 August - 13
Separately, Army and police personnel recovered 495 rounds of bullets on August 12 and 13 in separate raids and also arrested four tribals from different areas under the Panchhari subdivision of the Khagrachhari district in this connection.
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Separately, Army and police personnel recovered 495 rounds of bullets on August 12 and 13 in separate raids and also arrested four tribals from different areas under the Panchhari subdivision of the Khagrachhari district in this connection.
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August - 15 
The Police in Saudi Arabia arrested 21 terror suspects, including 11 Bangladeshis, from a house in the southern province of Jizan, on August 15. Approximately 93 Bazooka rockets, 50 hand grenades, a number of firearms, large quantity of ammunition, chemical substances and detonators were also seized
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The Police in Saudi Arabia arrested 21 terror suspects, including 11 Bangladeshis, from a house in the southern province of Jizan, on August 15. Approximately 93 Bazooka rockets, 50 hand grenades, a number of firearms, large quantity of ammunition, chemical substances and detonators were also seized from their possession. Commenting on the incident, a spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, "We have come to know about the incident in Saudi Arabia from an unofficial source and asked out mission in Riyadh to send a detailed and elaborate report on it immediately".
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August - 19 
Army personnel recovered four firearms and 30 rounds of bullet and also arrested three tribals in this regard from the Chhto Belchhari area under Ramgar sub-district, Khagrachhari on the same day.
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Army personnel recovered four firearms and 30 rounds of bullet and also arrested three tribals in this regard from the Chhto Belchhari area under Ramgar sub-district, Khagrachhari on the same day.
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August - 19 
Meanwhile, in a special combing operation launched since August 17 by joint teams of police, Armed Police Battalion, Range Reserve Force, Battalion Ansar (paramilitary) and Village Defence Police (VDP), 17 outlaws from various outfits were arrested from the 10 districts in the southwestern region, t
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Meanwhile, in a special combing operation launched since August 17 by joint teams of police, Armed Police Battalion, Range Reserve Force, Battalion Ansar (paramilitary) and Village Defence Police (VDP), 17 outlaws from various outfits were arrested from the 10 districts in the southwestern region, thus far. The joint teams also recovered ten arms during the operation.
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August - 21 
Separately, the Keraniganj Police on August 21 arrested six alleged terrorists of the area and also seized 61 rounds of bullet and a single barrel gun from their possession.
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Separately, the Keraniganj Police on August 21 arrested six alleged terrorists of the area and also seized 61 rounds of bullet and a single barrel gun from their possession.
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August - 22 
Police seized 55 homemade bombs and other explosives, six sharp knives, among other things, allegedly from the family graveyard of the absconding leader of the Islamist extremist outfit, Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen (JuM), Montajer Rahman at Thakurgaon in Joypurhat district. Two suspected JuM cadres were al
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Police seized 55 homemade bombs and other explosives, six sharp knives, among other things, allegedly from the family graveyard of the absconding leader of the Islamist extremist outfit, Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen (JuM), Montajer Rahman at Thakurgaon in Joypurhat district. Two suspected JuM cadres were also arrested separately from the same area.
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February - 23 
According to media sources, three women were injured on February 23, when a bomb went off at a thatched house in Dangipara village, Rajshahi. Police arrested them following the incident and also seized 100 bullets, two grenades, ten cartridges and huge bomb-making equipment, among other things, whil
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According to media sources, three women were injured on February 23, when a bomb went off at a thatched house in Dangipara village, Rajshahi. Police arrested them following the incident and also seized 100 bullets, two grenades, ten cartridges and huge bomb-making equipment, among other things, while searching the area. Two more persons suspected to be involved in illegal arms hoarding were arrested following the incident.
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August - 26 
In a joint operation of Army, police and Ansars (paramilitary force), a terrorist camp of suspected Arakan terrorists was destroyed in the Bandarban forest area on August 26 and huge cache of arms and ammunition including anti-tank grenades, rocket launchers and assault rifles was recovered. A suspe
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In a joint operation of Army, police and Ansars (paramilitary force), a terrorist camp of suspected Arakan terrorists was destroyed in the Bandarban forest area on August 26 and huge cache of arms and ammunition including anti-tank grenades, rocket launchers and assault rifles was recovered. A suspected terrorist was also killed and another arrested following the operation, while the rest managed to escape into the forests. The arms recovered included a M-79 rocket launcher, two M-56 grenade launchers, 39 anti-tank grenades, one M-16 assault rifle, a single-barrel gun, a pistol, 388 rounds of ammunition of AK-47, G-3 and M-16 rifles, two walkie-talkies, a radio, combat dresses and backpack. A huge quantity of medicines, a camera and food items were also found from the hideout. The operation was launched reportedly after the terrorists abducted three local youths. Group identity of the terrorists could not be established immediately, however, media reports have indicated that they could be from either Arakan Liberation Party, Arakan Army or National United Party of Arakan. Some local youths are also believed to have been recruited by them. Earlier, the group also allegedly abducted six persons in separate incidents in July and August 2003 for ransom. A search was still going on when reports last came in.
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August - 26 August - 27
Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) reportedly destroyed a terrorist hideout in the forests of Naikhongchhari in Bandarban on August 27 and seized a shotgun, one.303 rifle, 74 bullets and unspecified sets of Army uniforms during the second round of an anti-crime operation in the area. The terrorists reportedly
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Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) reportedly destroyed a terrorist hideout in the forests of Naikhongchhari in Bandarban on August 27 and seized a shotgun, one.303 rifle, 74 bullets and unspecified sets of Army uniforms during the second round of an anti-crime operation in the area. The terrorists reportedly escaped following an encounter near their Lemuchhari hideout. Earlier, in a similar raid on August 26, a terrorist camp in the Bandarban forest area was destroyed and a large cache of arms and ammunition were recovered.
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August - 28 
The Foreign Office on August 28 refuted a report published in an Indian daily The Asian Age that a Dhaka-based suspected agent of the Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), K H Inayat Puri was behind the twin blasts in Mumbai, the capital city of the Indian State of Maharashtra. 52 persons we
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The Foreign Office on August 28 refuted a report published in an Indian daily The Asian Age that a Dhaka-based suspected agent of the Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), K H Inayat Puri was behind the twin blasts in Mumbai, the capital city of the Indian State of Maharashtra. 52 persons were killed and approximately 150 others were injured in the twin blasts on August 25. The report in the Asian Age had also alleged that another ISI agent, Moin Khan, in Cox’s Bazaar was also involved in the blasts.
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August - 31 
According to media reports, tribals in Rangamati clashed with the security forces (SFs) in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) area. Following one such incident, at Betchhari under Barkal sub-district on August 31 the troops arrested a suspected cadre of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF), an
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According to media reports, tribals in Rangamati clashed with the security forces (SFs) in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) area. Following one such incident, at Betchhari under Barkal sub-district on August 31 the troops arrested a suspected cadre of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF), an anti-peace accord organisation in the hill region, Sumon Chakma, with light gun, a .22 bore rifle and 97 rounds of bullets.
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August - 5 
Police reportedly arrested a cadre of 'Hazari Bahini,' an alleged organised criminal group, with a foreign made gun from Jaspur under Chhagalnaiya subdivision (administrative unit) in Feni on August 5.
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Police reportedly arrested a cadre of 'Hazari Bahini,' an alleged organised criminal group, with a foreign made gun from Jaspur under Chhagalnaiya subdivision (administrative unit) in Feni on August 5.
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December - 24 
The Daily Star quoting unnamed officials has reported that five Ansars (para-military force personnel) arrested in the Khulna city on December 24 on charges of abetting Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) activists in making bombs inside an abandoned residential hotel, have been dismissed from their service
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The Daily Star quoting unnamed officials has reported that five Ansars (para-military force personnel) arrested in the Khulna city on December 24 on charges of abetting Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) activists in making bombs inside an abandoned residential hotel, have been dismissed from their service. Along with these Ansars, four ICS cadres were also arrested and charged under the Explosives Act. Unnamed sources were quoted as saying that the four ICS activists were arrested on the specific charge of bomb-making to carry out subversive activities under the umbrella of Al-Mujahiden, an extremist outfit based in Jamalpur and Sherpur districts. Security forces had also recovered 16 powerful handmade bombs, bomb-making materials and some brochures from the hotel. Sources added that many Ansars in the southwestern zone have links with the outlaws.
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December - 26 
Police have recovered one AK-47 with ammunition when they arrested Islami Chhatra Shibir cadre Enamul Haque alias Enamya and his associate Faridul Alam alias Faridya from Satkania in the Chittagong district on December 26.
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Police have recovered one AK-47 with ammunition when they arrested Islami Chhatra Shibir cadre Enamul Haque alias Enamya and his associate Faridul Alam alias Faridya from Satkania in the Chittagong district on December 26.
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December - 7 
According to Daily Star, police have arrested five suspected cadres of the outlawed left-wing extremist New Biplobi Communist Party (NBCP) and recovered three firearms and four hand bombs from Sadarpur village in Kumarkhali sub-district of the Kushtia district on December 7.
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According to Daily Star, police have arrested five suspected cadres of the outlawed left-wing extremist New Biplobi Communist Party (NBCP) and recovered three firearms and four hand bombs from Sadarpur village in Kumarkhali sub-district of the Kushtia district on December 7.
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February - 13 
At least seven powerful bombs exploded in quick succession inside a house in the Chhoto Gurgola area of Dinajpur town on February 13, leaving three persons injured, media sources reported. The sources further said that the blasts occurred while illegal bombs were being manufactured. Police arrested
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At least seven powerful bombs exploded in quick succession inside a house in the Chhoto Gurgola area of Dinajpur town on February 13, leaving three persons injured, media sources reported. The sources further said that the blasts occurred while illegal bombs were being manufactured. Police arrested an injured occupant of the house following the incident. Police also reportedly recovered four revolvers with 50 rounds of bullets, six petrol bombs, bomb-making chemicals and a 'subscription' receipt of an unnamed Islamist group during a subsequent search from the damaged house. In a follow up action, police further arrested two persons, believed to be Madarssa (seminary) employees and also seized two sets of mobile telephones from them.
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February - 15 
Delayed reports separately said police in Rajshahi, on February 15, arrested Shamim Uddin, a cadre of the Al Hikma and recovered a pistol, a pipe gun and two cartridges. He is believed to be a co-ordinator of the party and a close associate of Siddiqui.
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Delayed reports separately said police in Rajshahi, on February 15, arrested Shamim Uddin, a cadre of the Al Hikma and recovered a pistol, a pipe gun and two cartridges. He is believed to be a co-ordinator of the party and a close associate of Siddiqui.
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February - 16 
Police seized eight illegal weapons and 17 ammunition rounds from across the country on February 16, reports said. Also, 16 persons have been arrested in connection with the seizures and nine separate cases filed under the Arms Act.
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Police seized eight illegal weapons and 17 ammunition rounds from across the country on February 16, reports said. Also, 16 persons have been arrested in connection with the seizures and nine separate cases filed under the Arms Act.
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February - 18 
Separately, police arrested Md. Nasiruddin Talukder, an activist of the outlawed left wing extremist Sharbahara party from Barahagar village, under Agailjhara subdivision of Barisal district, on February 18, for his role in at least five cases of killing, abduction and extortion. A pipe gun was also
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Separately, police arrested Md. Nasiruddin Talukder, an activist of the outlawed left wing extremist Sharbahara party from Barahagar village, under Agailjhara subdivision of Barisal district, on February 18, for his role in at least five cases of killing, abduction and extortion. A pipe gun was also recovered from him.
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February - 25 
Police recovered 16 bombs from the residence of a religious leader, Moulana Fazlul Karim, of Charmonai, about 16 km east of Barisal, on the first day of an annual celebration, on February 25. It is suspected that there was a plot to set off the bombs and cause large-scale destruction during the cele
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Police recovered 16 bombs from the residence of a religious leader, Moulana Fazlul Karim, of Charmonai, about 16 km east of Barisal, on the first day of an annual celebration, on February 25. It is suspected that there was a plot to set off the bombs and cause large-scale destruction during the celebration. More than 200,000 followers of the religious leader assemble from all over the country at Charmonai for the annual function. An investigation is on into the recoveries.
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February - 27 
Separately, four more petrol bombs were recovered from the vicinity of a religious gathering organised annually in Charmonai, on the day of the concluding prayers, on February 27. Earlier, eight similar bombs were recovered from the area on February 25. Police arrested one person in connection with
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Separately, four more petrol bombs were recovered from the vicinity of a religious gathering organised annually in Charmonai, on the day of the concluding prayers, on February 27. Earlier, eight similar bombs were recovered from the area on February 25. Police arrested one person in connection with the recovery and suspect that the bombs were planted to sabotage the event.
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February - 27 February - 28
The Rapid Action Team (RAT) has detected an illegal arms-manufacturing factory at Pallabi, in Dhaka’s Mirpur area, on February 27, reports said. Acting on a tip-off, RAT personnel raided different places in Pallabi and unearthed the factory. They recovered three.22 bore revolvers and some arms-manuf
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The Rapid Action Team (RAT) has detected an illegal arms-manufacturing factory at Pallabi, in Dhaka’s Mirpur area, on February 27, reports said. Acting on a tip-off, RAT personnel raided different places in Pallabi and unearthed the factory. They recovered three.22 bore revolvers and some arms-manufacturing instruments, including a lathe machine. Two persons have been arrested in this connection. Separately, 24 persons were arrested on various charges from different parts of Dhaka on February 28.
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February - 8 
An army patrol arrested a tribal and recovered an AK-47 assault rifle with 30 rounds of ammunition from his possession at the remote village of Palikapara of Ruma subdivision of Bandarban district on February 8. The arrested tribal has been identified as SaChanu Marma. During the last three months,
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An army patrol arrested a tribal and recovered an AK-47 assault rifle with 30 rounds of ammunition from his possession at the remote village of Palikapara of Ruma subdivision of Bandarban district on February 8. The arrested tribal has been identified as SaChanu Marma. During the last three months, army-led special teams recovered 18 firearms including 4 sub-machine guns (SMGs) and arrested a total of 34 persons and illegal toll collectors from different parts of seven subdivisions of Bandarban hill district.
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February - 9 
According to police sources, at least two persons were killed and five others injured at Kashba village under Gournadi subdivision in Barisal district on February 9 when a bomb they were making exploded. Police also reportedly recovered bomb-making materials from the incident site.
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According to police sources, at least two persons were killed and five others injured at Kashba village under Gournadi subdivision in Barisal district on February 9 when a bomb they were making exploded. Police also reportedly recovered bomb-making materials from the incident site.
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January - 1 
Joint teams of security forces arrested 62 people, including 14 listed terrorists/criminals, across the country on January 1, 2003, in the ongoing drive against criminals and terrorists launched on October 17, 2002. They also seized six weapons––two revolvers, two shotguns, a Chinese rifle and a shu
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Joint teams of security forces arrested 62 people, including 14 listed terrorists/criminals, across the country on January 1, 2003, in the ongoing drive against criminals and terrorists launched on October 17, 2002. They also seized six weapons––two revolvers, two shotguns, a Chinese rifle and a shutter gun––and an estimated 168 rounds of ammunition of various types.
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January - 14 
Police in Bangladesh recovered eight illegal weapons and 26 ammunition rounds on January 14 from across the country. They have also filed five cases against six people under the Arms Act, reports added.
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Police in Bangladesh recovered eight illegal weapons and 26 ammunition rounds on January 14 from across the country. They have also filed five cases against six people under the Arms Act, reports added.
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January - 15 
Police recovered 17 illegal weapons, 42 ammunition rounds and a huge quantity of explosives on January 15 in countrywide searches, reports said. Also seven cases have been filed against 12 people under the Arms Act.
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Police recovered 17 illegal weapons, 42 ammunition rounds and a huge quantity of explosives on January 15 in countrywide searches, reports said. Also seven cases have been filed against 12 people under the Arms Act.
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January - 17 
Media reports said police seized four illegal weapons in countrywide searches and arrested four persons in connection with the recoveries, on January 17. Two cases were filed under the Arms Act in this regard.
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Media reports said police seized four illegal weapons in countrywide searches and arrested four persons in connection with the recoveries, on January 17. Two cases were filed under the Arms Act in this regard.
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January - 20 
Armed cadres of the Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) shot at a policeman in a brief gunfight in Hathazari subdivision, Chittagong district, on January 20. Police has also arrested two Shibir cadres––Alamgir and Mojammel Haque Chowdhury Nazim––and recovered seven rounds of SMG ammunition. The injured poli
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Armed cadres of the Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) shot at a policeman in a brief gunfight in Hathazari subdivision, Chittagong district, on January 20. Police has also arrested two Shibir cadres––Alamgir and Mojammel Haque Chowdhury Nazim––and recovered seven rounds of SMG ammunition. The injured policeman was identified as Nayek Jahangir Alam. Shibir cadres shot at him for attempting to prevent extortion from a tea garden contractor in Udaliya.
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January - 25 
Bangladesh police recovered 18 illegal arms and 26 ammunition rounds in countrywide searches on January 25. Reports said six cases were filed against 21 persons under the Arms Act, in this connection.
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Bangladesh police recovered 18 illegal arms and 26 ammunition rounds in countrywide searches on January 25. Reports said six cases were filed against 21 persons under the Arms Act, in this connection.
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January - 3 
An activist of the United Peoples Democratic Front (UPDF) was killed and another injured in an encounter with the army in Borokulpara village under Naniarchar Upazila in Rangamati on January 3. In the subsequent search operations, the army arrested seven UPDF activists and also recovered five firear
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An activist of the United Peoples Democratic Front (UPDF) was killed and another injured in an encounter with the army in Borokulpara village under Naniarchar Upazila in Rangamati on January 3. In the subsequent search operations, the army arrested seven UPDF activists and also recovered five firearms and 130 rounds of ammunition.
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January - 3 
In the continuing countrywide search operation to recover illegal arms, security forces recovered three illegal firearms and 14 bullets on January 3. Three persons have been arrested in this connection and three separate cases have been filed under the Arms Act.
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In the continuing countrywide search operation to recover illegal arms, security forces recovered three illegal firearms and 14 bullets on January 3. Three persons have been arrested in this connection and three separate cases have been filed under the Arms Act.
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January - 3 
Joint teams of security forces arrested 110 people, including 19 'listed criminals/terrorists' from different parts of the country on January 3, in the ongoing drive against criminals and terrorists launched on October 17, 2002. They also recovered 16 firearms––including eight revolvers, three pipe-
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Joint teams of security forces arrested 110 people, including 19 'listed criminals/terrorists' from different parts of the country on January 3, in the ongoing drive against criminals and terrorists launched on October 17, 2002. They also recovered 16 firearms––including eight revolvers, three pipe-guns, two pistols, two shotguns––and 242 ammunition rounds during the raids.
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January - 3 
Joint teams of security forces arrested 64 people, including 16 'listed criminals/terrorists' from different parts of the country on January 3 in the ongoing drive against criminals and terrorists launched on October 17, 2002. They also recovered nine firearms including two pistols, a revolver, five
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Joint teams of security forces arrested 64 people, including 16 'listed criminals/terrorists' from different parts of the country on January 3 in the ongoing drive against criminals and terrorists launched on October 17, 2002. They also recovered nine firearms including two pistols, a revolver, five country-made guns, a rifle and 168 ammunition rounds. Since the drive began, a total of 10,681 persons, including 2,345 'listed criminals/terrorists', have been arrested and 1,939 weapons firearms.
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January - 5 
56 persons, including 24 ‘listed criminals’/terrorists were arrested from across the country during the ongoing drive against criminal and terrorists. Six illegal firearms ad 47 bullets were also recovered during the search operations.
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56 persons, including 24 ‘listed criminals’/terrorists were arrested from across the country during the ongoing drive against criminal and terrorists. Six illegal firearms ad 47 bullets were also recovered during the search operations.
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January - 5 
Security forces recovered three bombs from Samrat cinema in Kashipur area, Fatullah, Narayanganj district. The Army later defused the battery-operated bombs.
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Security forces recovered three bombs from Samrat cinema in Kashipur area, Fatullah, Narayanganj district. The Army later defused the battery-operated bombs.
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January - 6 
Joint teams of security forces arrested 97 persons, including 16 listed criminals/terrorists from across the country on January 6, in the ongoing drive against criminals/terrorists launched on October 17, 2002. They also seized four pistols, six revolvers, four shotguns, a pipe gun, a country made g
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Joint teams of security forces arrested 97 persons, including 16 listed criminals/terrorists from across the country on January 6, in the ongoing drive against criminals/terrorists launched on October 17, 2002. They also seized four pistols, six revolvers, four shotguns, a pipe gun, a country made gun, an air gun and eight rounds of ammunition.
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January - 7 
Joint teams of security forces arrested 79 people, including 16 listed criminals/terrorists, from different parts of the country on January 7 in the ongoing drive launched on October 17, 2002. They also seized 17 firearms, including a pistol, six guns, three pipe guns, six shotguns and a G-3 rifle a
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Joint teams of security forces arrested 79 people, including 16 listed criminals/terrorists, from different parts of the country on January 7 in the ongoing drive launched on October 17, 2002. They also seized 17 firearms, including a pistol, six guns, three pipe guns, six shotguns and a G-3 rifle and 10 ammunition rounds bullets. With these, the total number of persons held since the crackdown began has reached 11,119, including 2,443 listed criminals/terrorists. Thus far, 2,011 weapons and 29,745 ammunition rounds were seized.
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January - 8 
Joint teams of security forces arrested 74 people, including 25 listed criminals/terrorists, from across the country on January 8, in the ongoing drive against criminals/terrorists launched on October 17, 2002. They also seized eight weapons, including a revolver, three pipe guns and a shotgun.
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Joint teams of security forces arrested 74 people, including 25 listed criminals/terrorists, from across the country on January 8, in the ongoing drive against criminals/terrorists launched on October 17, 2002. They also seized eight weapons, including a revolver, three pipe guns and a shotgun.
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January - 9 
Joint teams of security forces arrested 52 people, including 14 listed criminals/terrorists, from different parts of the country on January 9, in the ongoing drive against criminals and terrorists launched on October 17, 2002. They also seized three revolvers, one pipe gun, one shotgun and a rifle a
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Joint teams of security forces arrested 52 people, including 14 listed criminals/terrorists, from different parts of the country on January 9, in the ongoing drive against criminals and terrorists launched on October 17, 2002. They also seized three revolvers, one pipe gun, one shotgun and a rifle along with nine bullets. Thus far, the total number of arrests made has reached 11,245––including 2,482 listed criminals/terrorists––while 2,028 weapons and 29,754 rounds of ammunition have been seized.
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July - 1 
In a joint raid, Police and the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel seized 26,500 bullets and 48kg explosives from the residence of four Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) activists in the Kahalu subdivision of Bogra district in separate raids on July 1. According to the police, the recovery is linked
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In a joint raid, Police and the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel seized 26,500 bullets and 48kg explosives from the residence of four Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) activists in the Kahalu subdivision of Bogra district in separate raids on July 1. According to the police, the recovery is linked to an earlier seizure when on June 27 they recovered 115 kilograms of ‘high powered’ explosive and 62,100 rounds of live bullets of Chinese rifle in the same district. Consequently, security has been beefed up and search was also on to trace any further ammunition and explosives hidden in the area.
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July - 1 
In a related incident, the BDR on July 1 arrested two Indians and also reportedly recovered two firearms and a wireless set from their possession at the Satchhari Forest Range in Chunarughat subdivsion, in Habiganj district. The BDR claims that they are related to Ashish Dev Barman, the absconding o
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In a related incident, the BDR on July 1 arrested two Indians and also reportedly recovered two firearms and a wireless set from their possession at the Satchhari Forest Range in Chunarughat subdivsion, in Habiganj district. The BDR claims that they are related to Ashish Dev Barman, the absconding owner of the truck seized in Bogra, on June 27.
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July - 10 
On July 10, police personnel unearthed an illicit arms-making factory at Chalitatali village in the Chittagong district and arrested two persons in this connection. The recovered arms and arms-making materials from the ‘factory site’ included two Light Guns (LGs), two barrels, six springs, three tri
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On July 10, police personnel unearthed an illicit arms-making factory at Chalitatali village in the Chittagong district and arrested two persons in this connection. The recovered arms and arms-making materials from the ‘factory site’ included two Light Guns (LGs), two barrels, six springs, three triggers, one grinding machine (arms finishing machine) and two combination players.
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July - 13 
According to media reports, a sophisticated Sub Machine Carbine (SMC) was discovered by a civilian in a pond in south Pahartoli under Hathazari subdivision (administrative unit) in the Chittagong district on July 13 who later handed the SMC over to the police.
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According to media reports, a sophisticated Sub Machine Carbine (SMC) was discovered by a civilian in a pond in south Pahartoli under Hathazari subdivision (administrative unit) in the Chittagong district on July 13 who later handed the SMC over to the police.
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July - 2 
In a joint raid, Police and the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel seized 11,050 more bullets and 12 kg explosives from different ditches in Kahalu sub-division, Bogra district, on July 2. With the recovery, the munitions count rose to 93,192 bullets and 180 kg of explosives. Speaking to media person
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In a joint raid, Police and the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel seized 11,050 more bullets and 12 kg explosives from different ditches in Kahalu sub-division, Bogra district, on July 2. With the recovery, the munitions count rose to 93,192 bullets and 180 kg of explosives. Speaking to media persons, Wahedul Islam, officer-in-charge of the Kahalu police station said, "There must be several thousand bullets and packets of explosives strewn at ditch bottoms and we will continue the search for a few more days". Police sources said they are working on one of the possibilities that the ammunition was being smuggled to Maoist insurgents in Nepal from a Tripura-based unidentified terrorist outfit.
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July - 21 
Security personnel arrested 83 persons, including four listed criminals linked to various outlawed left-wing extremist parties, on July 21 during the ongoing operation against the latter in the southwestern districts. An airgun and a pipe gun with an unspecified amount of ammunition were also recove
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Security personnel arrested 83 persons, including four listed criminals linked to various outlawed left-wing extremist parties, on July 21 during the ongoing operation against the latter in the southwestern districts. An airgun and a pipe gun with an unspecified amount of ammunition were also recovered. The joint drive by police, Bangladesh Rifles (BDR), coast guards and Ansars (paramilitary forces) began on July 19 to flush out outlaws and criminals in order to check the rising incidents of alleged ‘secret killings’.
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July - 21 
Separately two foreign-made revolvers with seven rounds of bullets were recovered from the Dhaka city’s Sabujbag police station area. Two persons were arrested in this connection.
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Separately two foreign-made revolvers with seven rounds of bullets were recovered from the Dhaka city’s Sabujbag police station area. Two persons were arrested in this connection.
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July - 22 
Security forces arrested 123 persons, including 11 listed terrorists, from various areas in the southwestern Khulna region on the fourth day of the Operation Spider Wave on July 22. Three firearms along with unspecified number of bullets were also recovered during the raids. This operation was launc
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Security forces arrested 123 persons, including 11 listed terrorists, from various areas in the southwestern Khulna region on the fourth day of the Operation Spider Wave on July 22. Three firearms along with unspecified number of bullets were also recovered during the raids. This operation was launched on July 19 to flush out the outlawed left-wing extremists and hard-core criminals in the 10 districts of Khulna division following alleged ‘secret killings’ in the area.
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July - 24 
Police recovered an AK-47 rifle, a foreign-made pistol, three magazines of AK-47 rifle and 42 rounds of bullets in the Aman Bazar area under Hathazari police station limits on July 24 and arrested three suspects in this connection.
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Police recovered an AK-47 rifle, a foreign-made pistol, three magazines of AK-47 rifle and 42 rounds of bullets in the Aman Bazar area under Hathazari police station limits on July 24 and arrested three suspects in this connection.
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July - 25 
Delayed reports also said that in Chuadanga district, the Kotwali police had arrested three suspected terrorists in separate raids under Sadar upazila jurisdiction on July 25. A shutter gun and two rounds of bullets were also recovered from their possession.
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Delayed reports also said that in Chuadanga district, the Kotwali police had arrested three suspected terrorists in separate raids under Sadar upazila jurisdiction on July 25. A shutter gun and two rounds of bullets were also recovered from their possession.
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July - 26 
In Khulna on July 26, security forces recovered a pistol, a double barrel gun, three pipe guns and 27 pieces of chocolate bombs in separate raids under Koyra upazila (administrative unit). Five suspects were also arrested in this connection. Meanwhile, the police interrogated approximately 100 perso
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In Khulna on July 26, security forces recovered a pistol, a double barrel gun, three pipe guns and 27 pieces of chocolate bombs in separate raids under Koyra upazila (administrative unit). Five suspects were also arrested in this connection. Meanwhile, the police interrogated approximately 100 persons across the district for their suspected involvement in terrorist and criminal activities.
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July - 29 
Four alleged left-wing extremists were arrested on July 29 from the Daulatpur police station limits in the Khulna district for illegally possessing firearms and a foreign revolver and a pipe gun were recovered from them. Separately, police arrested three cadres of outlawed left-wing extremist Purbo
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Four alleged left-wing extremists were arrested on July 29 from the Daulatpur police station limits in the Khulna district for illegally possessing firearms and a foreign revolver and a pipe gun were recovered from them. Separately, police arrested three cadres of outlawed left-wing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) from the Shaheed Hadis Park in the same district. The arrested PBCP cadres are suspected to be involved in several murder cases in the district.
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July - 31 
Meanwhile, police personnel assisted by local residents on July 31 arrested an alleged terrorist from the Nababerbagh area in Mirpur following an encounter and later recovered a pistol, seven rounds of bullet and two magazines from his possession.
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Meanwhile, police personnel assisted by local residents on July 31 arrested an alleged terrorist from the Nababerbagh area in Mirpur following an encounter and later recovered a pistol, seven rounds of bullet and two magazines from his possession.
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July - 4 
In a joint raid conducted by the Police and Bangladesh Rifles (BDR), 500 rounds of bullets were recovered from a drain at Jogarpara village in the Kahalu area of Bogra district. With this recovery a total of 93,642 rounds of bullets and 174 kgs of explosive have been recovered from the district sinc
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In a joint raid conducted by the Police and Bangladesh Rifles (BDR), 500 rounds of bullets were recovered from a drain at Jogarpara village in the Kahalu area of Bogra district. With this recovery a total of 93,642 rounds of bullets and 174 kgs of explosive have been recovered from the district since June 27, thus far.
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July - 4 July - 5
According to media reports of July 6, a listed terrorist Iskandar alias Palash was killed by unidentified gunmen near the Bata Signal area under Dhanmondi police station limits in Dhaka. Meanwhile, in Bandarban, two suspected terrorists were arrested and an M-16 rifle and 73 rounds of bullets were r
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According to media reports of July 6, a listed terrorist Iskandar alias Palash was killed by unidentified gunmen near the Bata Signal area under Dhanmondi police station limits in Dhaka. Meanwhile, in Bandarban, two suspected terrorists were arrested and an M-16 rifle and 73 rounds of bullets were recovered from their possession at the Baishari Union area under Naikhang Chhari, on July 4. Also, security forces recovered approximately 1,590 rounds of bullets from Nayapara village under Kahalu police station limits in Bogra district on July 5. With the recovery a total of 95, 282 live bullets and 175 kg of explosives have been seized from the district thus far, since June 27.
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July - 6 
Personnel of the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) recovered 975 more bullets from Jogarpara village in Bogra district. While a bag containing 500 bullets was recovered from a pond, another 475 bullets were recovered from a ditch at some distance. The police have recovered a total of 96,257 bullets this far f
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Personnel of the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) recovered 975 more bullets from Jogarpara village in Bogra district. While a bag containing 500 bullets was recovered from a pond, another 475 bullets were recovered from a ditch at some distance. The police have recovered a total of 96,257 bullets this far from the district since June 27.
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July - 7 
Two suspected tribal terrorists were arrested after security forces intercepted their motorboat on the Sangu river near Sadarghat area in the Chittagong district on July 7. An AK-47 rifle with 19 rounds of ammunition was recovered from their possession. Reports added that they had confessed to their
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Two suspected tribal terrorists were arrested after security forces intercepted their motorboat on the Sangu river near Sadarghat area in the Chittagong district on July 7. An AK-47 rifle with 19 rounds of ammunition was recovered from their possession. Reports added that they had confessed to their involvement in terrorist activity.
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July - 8 
According to media sources, police personnel recovered 600 rounds of ammunition from Nayapara village of Kahalu upazila (sub division) in Bogra district on July 8, raising the total ammunition haul to 96,857 bullets and 175kg of explosives, thus far.
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According to media sources, police personnel recovered 600 rounds of ammunition from Nayapara village of Kahalu upazila (sub division) in Bogra district on July 8, raising the total ammunition haul to 96,857 bullets and 175kg of explosives, thus far.
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June - 11 
According to media reports, police arrested a notorious criminal and arms trafficker Yunus along with his eight accomplices from Keraniganj subdivision on June 11 after a fierce encounter. Acting on an information that the arms traffickers were carrying contraband, including firearms and drugs to Kh
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According to media reports, police arrested a notorious criminal and arms trafficker Yunus along with his eight accomplices from Keraniganj subdivision on June 11 after a fierce encounter. Acting on an information that the arms traffickers were carrying contraband, including firearms and drugs to Khagail village in a trawler, the raid was conducted by the officer-in-charge of Keraniganj police station Mustafizur Rahman Khan, who himself suffered injuries in the encounter. The police also seized two firearms, including an LG, 12 bullets and 700 bottles of phensidyl from their possession. While a search for the other traffickers of the group is on, the Keraniganj police registered two cases in this connection.
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June - 15 
Narsingdi sadar police and Polash police recovered eight firearms and eight rounds of bullets from the Madhabdi and Ishakhali areas of the district in two separate incidents on June 15. Seven persons were arrested in this connection. In the raid in Madhabdi, three alleged criminals were arrested and
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Narsingdi sadar police and Polash police recovered eight firearms and eight rounds of bullets from the Madhabdi and Ishakhali areas of the district in two separate incidents on June 15. Seven persons were arrested in this connection. In the raid in Madhabdi, three alleged criminals were arrested and three foreign-made revolvers, one shotgun, a sub-machine gun, two foreign made guns, one knife, two mobile phone sets and four round of bullets were recovered from their possession. In a separate incident, the Polash police raided the residence of one Fazlul Haque and arrested four persons. It also recovered one foreign-made revolver and four rounds of bullets from their possession.
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June - 17 
In Kushtia, the police arrested an alleged member of the outlawed Gono Mukti Fouj (GMF) along with his wife and recovered some arms, including two pipe guns and rifles, and 20 bullets along with arms-making tools following a raid at his residence at Kaburual village in the Sadar upazila (administrat
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In Kushtia, the police arrested an alleged member of the outlawed Gono Mukti Fouj (GMF) along with his wife and recovered some arms, including two pipe guns and rifles, and 20 bullets along with arms-making tools following a raid at his residence at Kaburual village in the Sadar upazila (administrative unit).
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June - 2 
In a separate incident, police arrested Tabibur Rahman, a leader of another unknown extremist group, from Bhojgati area in Monirampur subdivision on June 2 after a gunfight with the armed cadres of that group. Police also recovered a sophisticated revolver from his possession.
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In a separate incident, police arrested Tabibur Rahman, a leader of another unknown extremist group, from Bhojgati area in Monirampur subdivision on June 2 after a gunfight with the armed cadres of that group. Police also recovered a sophisticated revolver from his possession.
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June - 2 
Police arrested Tabibur Rahman, a leader of another unknown extremist group, from Bhojgati area in Monirampur subdivision on June 2 after a gunfight with the armed cadres of that group. Police also recovered a sophisticated revolver from his possession.
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Police arrested Tabibur Rahman, a leader of another unknown extremist group, from Bhojgati area in Monirampur subdivision on June 2 after a gunfight with the armed cadres of that group. Police also recovered a sophisticated revolver from his possession.
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June - 23 
According to media reports, the Rapid Action Team (RAT) of police in Dhaka on June 23 arrested an alleged arms trafficker from Shyampur area and recovered a .32 bore foreign revolver and also a country-made revolver and five rounds of bullet from his possession. According to police sources, the arre
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According to media reports, the Rapid Action Team (RAT) of police in Dhaka on June 23 arrested an alleged arms trafficker from Shyampur area and recovered a .32 bore foreign revolver and also a country-made revolver and five rounds of bullet from his possession. According to police sources, the arrested person, Monir Hossain is allegedly a member of an organised gang of arms traffickers and has been involved in gunrunning in the city since long.
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June - 27 
On June 27, Bogra police seized 115 kilograms of ‘high powered’ explosive and 62,100 rounds of live bullets of Chinese rifle in separate incidents from an unnamed village under Kahalu Upazila (administrative unit) of the district. 31 kg of the explosives and 12,000 rounds of bullets were recovered f
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On June 27, Bogra police seized 115 kilograms of ‘high powered’ explosive and 62,100 rounds of live bullets of Chinese rifle in separate incidents from an unnamed village under Kahalu Upazila (administrative unit) of the district. 31 kg of the explosives and 12,000 rounds of bullets were recovered from the residence of a local Awami League leader. The police also recovered 84 kilograms of explosive and 50,100 of bullets from a truck that was parked nearby in subsequent searches. The police also arrested five persons, including the wife of a suspected mastermind in this connection.
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June - 27 
Police arrested 2,091 persons, including 10 listed criminals in a countrywide search on June 27 and also recovered 12 firearms, two explosives and 437 rounds of bullets. Cases were filed against five persons under the Arms Act.
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Police arrested 2,091 persons, including 10 listed criminals in a countrywide search on June 27 and also recovered 12 firearms, two explosives and 437 rounds of bullets. Cases were filed against five persons under the Arms Act.
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June - 29 
According to media reports, police on June 29 arrested three persons from the Malatinagar and Jogarpara areas in connection with the Bogra ammunition and explosives seizure. The arrested persons include Delwar Hossain, an activist of the local Jamaat-e-Islami of Bangladesh (JIB) and also related to
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According to media reports, police on June 29 arrested three persons from the Malatinagar and Jogarpara areas in connection with the Bogra ammunition and explosives seizure. The arrested persons include Delwar Hossain, an activist of the local Jamaat-e-Islami of Bangladesh (JIB) and also related to the Awami League (AL) leader Syed Akhlakur Rahman Pintu, Azhar Hossain, an alleged illegal arms trader and also an activist of the Jatiya Party (JP), and Shamim, an Islami Chattra Shibir (ICS) cadre and also related to Akhlakur Rahman Pintu. Police had recovered 62,112 rounds of Chinese rifle bullets and 120kg explosives from an abandoned truck and precincts of the AL leader’s residence at Jogarpara village, under Kahalu Police Station limits on June 27.
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March - 10 
Two PBCP cadres were arrested in Sani-Arpara village, Shalikha subdivision, Magura district, on March 10 and an AK-47 rifle and 10 ammunition rounds were recovered from them.
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Two PBCP cadres were arrested in Sani-Arpara village, Shalikha subdivision, Magura district, on March 10 and an AK-47 rifle and 10 ammunition rounds were recovered from them.
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March - 11 
Bangladesh police arrested two activists of the banned National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) in Cox’s Bazar, Chittagong district, delayed media reports indicated on March 11. Police also recovered an unspecified number of AK-47 rifles and some ammunition from their possession. The NLFT cadres
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Bangladesh police arrested two activists of the banned National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) in Cox’s Bazar, Chittagong district, delayed media reports indicated on March 11. Police also recovered an unspecified number of AK-47 rifles and some ammunition from their possession. The NLFT cadres were reportedly apprehended by some villagers on March 6 and later handed over to the police.
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March - 11 
Police unearthed a training centre of the Islamist extremist Jamat-ul- Mujahideen (JuM), Bangladesh, in Hujrapur area, Chapainawabganj, and arrested five cadres, on March 11. Police also recovered three ‘powerful’ time-bombs, two chocolate-bombs, a kilogram of explosive material, splinters, mobile p
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Police unearthed a training centre of the Islamist extremist Jamat-ul- Mujahideen (JuM), Bangladesh, in Hujrapur area, Chapainawabganj, and arrested five cadres, on March 11. Police also recovered three ‘powerful’ time-bombs, two chocolate-bombs, a kilogram of explosive material, splinters, mobile phone, passports, extortion receipts, audiocassette of the Taliban, etc during the raid. Manuals recovered included training for 'Jihad', 'Talibanism', guidelines to make time-bombs. Many of audiocassettes reportedly had titles like 'Taleban', 'Jihad on Allah's way,' and 'commando attack' .The arrested persons were still being interrogated when reports last came in.
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March - 11 
Two police personnel were killed and two more injured in a series of bomb blasts set-off by unidentified miscreants in Sheikhpara area, Khulna, on March 11, media reports said. During raids following the blasts, police recovered two shotguns, a rifle and some bullets from the area. Police and a cont
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Two police personnel were killed and two more injured in a series of bomb blasts set-off by unidentified miscreants in Sheikhpara area, Khulna, on March 11, media reports said. During raids following the blasts, police recovered two shotguns, a rifle and some bullets from the area. Police and a contingent of the Army have cordoned-off the area. It is suspected that the blasts are linked with the earlier killing of Sergeant Arifur Rahman. Meanwhile, police claimed that investigations into the murder have achieved a breakthrough and said business rivalry between two groups was a possible cause for the murder.
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March - 13 
Police arrested five youth and recovered an unspecified number of bombs and bomb-making material in Sadar subdivision, Sirajganj, also on March 13.
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Police arrested five youth and recovered an unspecified number of bombs and bomb-making material in Sadar subdivision, Sirajganj, also on March 13.
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March - 13 
Police recovered a huge cache of firearms and ammunition from two different places in separate raids in Chittagong and arrested at least eight persons, including a former army personnel, on March 13, reports said. Arms recovered in the first raid included two foreign-made guns, five local-make guns
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Police recovered a huge cache of firearms and ammunition from two different places in separate raids in Chittagong and arrested at least eight persons, including a former army personnel, on March 13, reports said. Arms recovered in the first raid included two foreign-made guns, five local-make guns with 26 ammunition rounds, three rounds of .303 rifle and a dagger. Five persons were arrested in this connection. In the second raid, two local-make guns with eight ammunition rounds were recovered and three persons wee arrested.
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March - 16 
According to media reports, police unearthed an Islamist militant group's plans to sabotage the centenary celebrations of Chapainawabganj municipality beginning on March 16, and the ensuing Independence Day programmes, following the recovery of some bombs from their hideout. Separate reports said po
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According to media reports, police unearthed an Islamist militant group's plans to sabotage the centenary celebrations of Chapainawabganj municipality beginning on March 16, and the ensuing Independence Day programmes, following the recovery of some bombs from their hideout. Separate reports said policed also suspect that the Islamic extremist Jamat-ul-Mujahidin is linked to the Rajshahi-based outlawed extremist Islamist Shahadat-e- Al Hikma, as similar papers and leaflets were found from the hideouts of both the two organizations.
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March - 24 
Police in Dhaka unearthed an illegal bomb-making unit and recovered 24 crude bombs besides arresting two persons from Shaheednagar Banshpatti area. A case has been filed at the Lalbagh police station in this connection.
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Police in Dhaka unearthed an illegal bomb-making unit and recovered 24 crude bombs besides arresting two persons from Shaheednagar Banshpatti area. A case has been filed at the Lalbagh police station in this connection.
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March - 27 
Police recovered a huge cache of illegal arms and ammunition from a field at Ikra village, Kotchandpur subdivision, in Jhenidah district, on March 27, delayed media reports said. The cache was recovered following the interrogation of cadres of the outlawed left wing extremist Purba Banglar Communist
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Police recovered a huge cache of illegal arms and ammunition from a field at Ikra village, Kotchandpur subdivision, in Jhenidah district, on March 27, delayed media reports said. The cache was recovered following the interrogation of cadres of the outlawed left wing extremist Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) held earlier in Dhaka. Two rifles, two US-made guns, a shutter gun and four rounds of ammunition from were recovered.
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March - 27 
Separately, police in Motijheel, on March 27, recovered three bombs from the premises of Notre Dame College in Dhaka.
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Separately, police in Motijheel, on March 27, recovered three bombs from the premises of Notre Dame College in Dhaka.
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March - 9 
Two alleged arms traffickers, suspected members of an international group, have been arrested by Jessore police near Bakra bazar, bordering Jhikargachha subdivision, on March 9. Police also recovered seven grenades, two petrol bombs, two pistols and 65 rounds of empty cartridges and seven rounds of
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Two alleged arms traffickers, suspected members of an international group, have been arrested by Jessore police near Bakra bazar, bordering Jhikargachha subdivision, on March 9. Police also recovered seven grenades, two petrol bombs, two pistols and 65 rounds of empty cartridges and seven rounds of live bullets from them. The arrested persons have been identified as Shahidullah and Sumon and a case has been filed at Jhikargachha police station.
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May - 11 
According to media sources, three alleged arms traffickers, including a woman, were arrested by the police with three revolvers onboard a Chittagong bound passenger bus at an unnamed place under Sitakunda subdivision on May 11.
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According to media sources, three alleged arms traffickers, including a woman, were arrested by the police with three revolvers onboard a Chittagong bound passenger bus at an unnamed place under Sitakunda subdivision on May 11.
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May - 11 
Police arrested an activist of the outlawed left-wing extremist Biplabi Communist Party (BCP) at Goalkhali village of Sailkupa subdivision, Jhenidah, on May 11 following an encounter. Three police personnel were injured during the encounter. A gun and 22-rounds of ammunition were recovered from the
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Police arrested an activist of the outlawed left-wing extremist Biplabi Communist Party (BCP) at Goalkhali village of Sailkupa subdivision, Jhenidah, on May 11 following an encounter. Three police personnel were injured during the encounter. A gun and 22-rounds of ammunition were recovered from the possession of the arrested extremist.
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May - 13 
According to delayed reports, the railway police recovered arms and ammunition onboard an inter-city train in Khulna district on May 10. The arms recovered included a shutter gun, six bullets and a dagger, among other things. However, no one was arrested in this connection.
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According to delayed reports, the railway police recovered arms and ammunition onboard an inter-city train in Khulna district on May 10. The arms recovered included a shutter gun, six bullets and a dagger, among other things. However, no one was arrested in this connection.
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May - 15 
The detective branch of police arrested a cadre of the outlawed left wing extremist, Purba Bangla Communist Party (PBCP), on May 15 from Daulatpur in Khulna. The police later recovered a revolver and four rounds of ammunition on the basis of information provided by him from a local graveyard.
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The detective branch of police arrested a cadre of the outlawed left wing extremist, Purba Bangla Communist Party (PBCP), on May 15 from Daulatpur in Khulna. The police later recovered a revolver and four rounds of ammunition on the basis of information provided by him from a local graveyard.
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May - 18 
A delayed report has said that police arrested four cadres of the outlawed left wing extremist New Biplobi Communist Party (NBCP) in two separate raids in Khulna district on May 18. While two of them were arrested from Tildanga village, under Dakop police station limits, two more were arrested from
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A delayed report has said that police arrested four cadres of the outlawed left wing extremist New Biplobi Communist Party (NBCP) in two separate raids in Khulna district on May 18. While two of them were arrested from Tildanga village, under Dakop police station limits, two more were arrested from Ataipur village, under Baliaghata police station limits. Six firearms and five cartridges were also recovered from their possession.
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May - 23 
Delayed reports have said that police arrested the two NBCP leaders after they were injured following a prolonged encounter, on May 19, with a 9 mm pistol, another gun and 18 bullets in Jessore. A 'red alert' was later sounded in the area to nab other suspected NBCP leaders.
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Delayed reports have said that police arrested the two NBCP leaders after they were injured following a prolonged encounter, on May 19, with a 9 mm pistol, another gun and 18 bullets in Jessore. A 'red alert' was later sounded in the area to nab other suspected NBCP leaders.
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May - 3 
The police also recovered two rifles, two shutter guns, an air gun, five bullets and some other unspecified weapons from the encounter-site.
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The police also recovered two rifles, two shutter guns, an air gun, five bullets and some other unspecified weapons from the encounter-site.
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May - 30 
According to delayed reports, a large number of arms and ammunition, including eight SBL guns, a 303 rifle, three shutter guns, 120 gun cartridges and 40 rifle bullets were recovered from the residence of a suspected Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) cadre at Jiudhara village in Morelganj subdivi
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According to delayed reports, a large number of arms and ammunition, including eight SBL guns, a 303 rifle, three shutter guns, 120 gun cartridges and 40 rifle bullets were recovered from the residence of a suspected Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) cadre at Jiudhara village in Morelganj subdivision of Bagerhat district on May 30.
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May - 30 
According to delayed reports, a leader of an unknown extremist group was arrested by the Kotchandpur police during a raid in the Boluhar area of Kotchandpur subdivision on May 30. However, some of his associates managed to escape. The arrested extremist leader has been identified as Hossain Ali and
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According to delayed reports, a leader of an unknown extremist group was arrested by the Kotchandpur police during a raid in the Boluhar area of Kotchandpur subdivision on May 30. However, some of his associates managed to escape. The arrested extremist leader has been identified as Hossain Ali and was wanted in connection with seven cases including abduction, extortion and criminal activities. Police also recovered three guns and some ammunition from his possession.
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May - 6 
Police recovered two Chinese rifles and a shotgun, looted from three constables at Uttara area on May 6, from a village under the Tongi police station-limits, Gazipur district. Police said several members of Barisal-based outlawed Sarbahara Party were involved in the incident. Also investigation int
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Police recovered two Chinese rifles and a shotgun, looted from three constables at Uttara area on May 6, from a village under the Tongi police station-limits, Gazipur district. Police said several members of Barisal-based outlawed Sarbahara Party were involved in the incident. Also investigation into the incident revealed that different outlawed political parties active in various parts of the country generally receive the supply of necessary arms and ammunition from the police.
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May - 7 
According to media reports, a Bangladesh-born British citizen, Abu Bakkar was arrested on May 7 at Zia International Airport, Dhaka by the Customs Intelligence officials with 70 rounds of bullet and a bulletproof jacket. He was later handed over to the personnel at the Biman Bandar police station an
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According to media reports, a Bangladesh-born British citizen, Abu Bakkar was arrested on May 7 at Zia International Airport, Dhaka by the Customs Intelligence officials with 70 rounds of bullet and a bulletproof jacket. He was later handed over to the personnel at the Biman Bandar police station and a case was also registered against him. National Security Intelligence (NSI) officials suspect him to be a member of an organised international arms traffickers gang and his involvement in terrorist activities in and outside the country is also suspected.
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November - 10 
Police arrested an Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadre and gang leader of "Five Star Bahini", Jasim Uddin, from a house in the Mohammadpur area of Chittagong on November 10. According to the police, Jasim Uddin had at least six AK- 47 rifles in his possession and his group was engaged in murder, arms
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Police arrested an Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadre and gang leader of "Five Star Bahini", Jasim Uddin, from a house in the Mohammadpur area of Chittagong on November 10. According to the police, Jasim Uddin had at least six AK- 47 rifles in his possession and his group was engaged in murder, arms smuggling and extortion.
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November - 2 
According to media reports, the police on November 2 arrested seven alleged arms and drug traffickers from a house in the Dhaka city’s Sutrapur area and seized two foreign pistols, 13 rounds of 7.65 bore pistol bullets, 12 rounds of rifle bullet, 100 rounds of .22 revolver bullet, and three magazine
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According to media reports, the police on November 2 arrested seven alleged arms and drug traffickers from a house in the Dhaka city’s Sutrapur area and seized two foreign pistols, 13 rounds of 7.65 bore pistol bullets, 12 rounds of rifle bullet, 100 rounds of .22 revolver bullet, and three magazines.
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November - 24 
On November 23, the Bangladesh Army is reported to have seized a large cache of arms and ammunition, including an anti-aircraft machine-gun and a rocket launcher, during a raid on a terrorist hideout at Karangatali in the Khagrachhari district. However, the terrorists escaped from the hideout, leavi
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On November 23, the Bangladesh Army is reported to have seized a large cache of arms and ammunition, including an anti-aircraft machine-gun and a rocket launcher, during a raid on a terrorist hideout at Karangatali in the Khagrachhari district. However, the terrorists escaped from the hideout, leaving behind 12 firearms and some ammunition. The seized firearms include an antiaircraft machine-gun, a rocket launcher, a 7.62mm light machine-gun with two magazines, an AK-47 rifle with two magazines, two 7.62mm Chinese rifles, a 5.56mm automatic rifle, a 7.62mm sniper rifle, a 7.62mm SLR, a 7.62mm bolt-action rifle with a magazine, two 7.62mm Chinese pistols, a 7.62mm machine-gun barrel and a commando knife.
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November - 25 
Two cadres of the outlawed left-wing extremist Purba Bangla Communist Party (Janojuddha) were arrested from separate places in the Khulna city on November 25. One revolver and eight rounds of ammunition were recovered from the Rayermahal area on the basis of their statements.
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Two cadres of the outlawed left-wing extremist Purba Bangla Communist Party (Janojuddha) were arrested from separate places in the Khulna city on November 25. One revolver and eight rounds of ammunition were recovered from the Rayermahal area on the basis of their statements.
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November - 30 
Police in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka have reportedly seized four AK-47 assault rifles, two revolvers, 20 hand grenades, four time bombs, a large number of AK-47 bullets and explosives after an encounter with a criminal outfit at Kuril Badda on November 30, 2003. Three persons, including two polic
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Police in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka have reportedly seized four AK-47 assault rifles, two revolvers, 20 hand grenades, four time bombs, a large number of AK-47 bullets and explosives after an encounter with a criminal outfit at Kuril Badda on November 30, 2003. Three persons, including two policemen, were injured in the incident. Subsequently, Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has directed the Home Ministry to conduct an enquiry to identify the network and arrest the masterminds. An unnamed police official was quoted as saying that the arms and ammunition might have been smuggled in to be shipped abroad again.
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November - 4 
According to the Independent, three cadres of an unnamed underground party were arrested on November 4 with some arms and ammunition from Natun Ghoshgati and Gangni villages of Bagerhat district.
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According to the Independent, three cadres of an unnamed underground party were arrested on November 4 with some arms and ammunition from Natun Ghoshgati and Gangni villages of Bagerhat district.
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November - 6 
The Bangladesh Rifles in a raid recovered two AK-47 rifles, 1,500 bullets, a Chinese rifle and a walkie-talkie from the border area of Naikhangchhari in Bandarban on November 6, the Daily Star reported.
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The Bangladesh Rifles in a raid recovered two AK-47 rifles, 1,500 bullets, a Chinese rifle and a walkie-talkie from the border area of Naikhangchhari in Bandarban on November 6, the Daily Star reported.
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November - 7 
According to a report in the Daily Star, police have arrested five cadres of different outlawed left-wing extremist parties from Khulna on November 4. Two armed cadres of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (Jana Juddho faction) were arrested from Bujbunia bazaar under Batiaghata sub-district and thre
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According to a report in the Daily Star, police have arrested five cadres of different outlawed left-wing extremist parties from Khulna on November 4. Two armed cadres of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (Jana Juddho faction) were arrested from Bujbunia bazaar under Batiaghata sub-district and three guns were recovered from their possession. Another extremist affliated to the New Biplobi Communist Party (NBCP) was arrested from Alka village under Phultala police station jurisdiction. On the basis of his confession, police arrested two more extremists of NBCP from the same village.
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October - 1 
Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel reportedly seized 875 kg of illegal explosives during a raid at a private warehouse in the Sona Masjid land port in Chapainawabganj district on October 1. However, no arrests have been made thus far in this connection.
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Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel reportedly seized 875 kg of illegal explosives during a raid at a private warehouse in the Sona Masjid land port in Chapainawabganj district on October 1. However, no arrests have been made thus far in this connection.
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October - 13 
Two alleged cadres of the outlawed left-wing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party (Jonojoddha) were arrested by security forces from the Shyamoli area in Dhaka on October 13. Police recovered 21 rounds of Chinese rifle bullets and some PBCP propaganda material from their possession.
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Two alleged cadres of the outlawed left-wing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party (Jonojoddha) were arrested by security forces from the Shyamoli area in Dhaka on October 13. Police recovered 21 rounds of Chinese rifle bullets and some PBCP propaganda material from their possession.
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October - 14 
Police recovered an abandoned M-16 rifle and 236 bullets from Ashulia in Dhaka on October 14. Police suspect that activists of the outlawed Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) might have left the arms and ammunition, fearing arrest due to the ongoing anti-crime drive in the capital city.
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Police recovered an abandoned M-16 rifle and 236 bullets from Ashulia in Dhaka on October 14. Police suspect that activists of the outlawed Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) might have left the arms and ammunition, fearing arrest due to the ongoing anti-crime drive in the capital city.
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October - 16 
A special anti-crime drive with a different modus operandi is likely to be launched on October 16 in some of the south-western districts of the country to arrest left-wing extremists and hardened criminals and also to recover illegal arms. The operation is reportedly to be launched in the Khulna, Ba
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A special anti-crime drive with a different modus operandi is likely to be launched on October 16 in some of the south-western districts of the country to arrest left-wing extremists and hardened criminals and also to recover illegal arms. The operation is reportedly to be launched in the Khulna, Bagerhat and Satkhira districts.
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October - 19 
Police personnel have arrested 1,882 people, including 14 identified criminals, during countrywide search operations on October 19. During the drive, the law enforcers also recovered 12 firearms, one unspecified weapon and 28 bullets and filed five cases against five people under the Arms Act. Separ
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Police personnel have arrested 1,882 people, including 14 identified criminals, during countrywide search operations on October 19. During the drive, the law enforcers also recovered 12 firearms, one unspecified weapon and 28 bullets and filed five cases against five people under the Arms Act. Separately, Khalishpur police recovered seven powerful bombs from two classrooms at Alamnagar Primary School in the Khulna city on October 19.
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October - 3 
Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) recovered five bombs weighing 1.5 kilograms each and a firearm from the remote hilly areas of Naikhangchhari in Bandarban and Mahalchhari in Khagrachhari district on October 3. Three youths reportedly belonging to the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF), which opposes the
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Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) recovered five bombs weighing 1.5 kilograms each and a firearm from the remote hilly areas of Naikhangchhari in Bandarban and Mahalchhari in Khagrachhari district on October 3. Three youths reportedly belonging to the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF), which opposes the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) peace accord, were arrested in this connection.
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October - 5 
In another incident, a listed criminal Jasim Uddin was arrested by police personnel along with 12 accomplices in Fatikchhari sub-district, Chittagong, on October 5 and firearms including an AK-47 rifle and some ammunition were recovered from their possession.
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In another incident, a listed criminal Jasim Uddin was arrested by police personnel along with 12 accomplices in Fatikchhari sub-district, Chittagong, on October 5 and firearms including an AK-47 rifle and some ammunition were recovered from their possession.
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September - 10 
According to official sources, a suspected illegal arms dealer identified as Jamir Uddin was arrested at the offshore sub-district of Moheshkhali in Cox's Bazaar during a raid on September 10. On the basis of information furnished by him, the police later recovered an M-16 and a magazine with seven
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According to official sources, a suspected illegal arms dealer identified as Jamir Uddin was arrested at the offshore sub-district of Moheshkhali in Cox's Bazaar during a raid on September 10. On the basis of information furnished by him, the police later recovered an M-16 and a magazine with seven rounds of bullets from under the floor of a house. At least 12 criminal groups with approximately 500 pirates are suspected to be using Moheshkhali as a safe haven and some 20 arms factories have reportedly emerged in the area over the years. During Operation Clean Heart in October 2002, police had arrested 15 criminals and recovered 288 firearms from the area.
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September - 10 
Acting on a tip off, police recovered nine firearms, 30 rounds of ammunition and six bombs from inside a defunct fish processing and exporting factory at village Ramnagar under Rupsha sub-district of Khulna on September 10. They also arrested three persons later in this connection.
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Acting on a tip off, police recovered nine firearms, 30 rounds of ammunition and six bombs from inside a defunct fish processing and exporting factory at village Ramnagar under Rupsha sub-district of Khulna on September 10. They also arrested three persons later in this connection.
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September - 15 
The Comilla police in two raids recovered four firearms from Chandina and Daudkandi sub-districts recently. They have also arrested one person in this connection.
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The Comilla police in two raids recovered four firearms from Chandina and Daudkandi sub-districts recently. They have also arrested one person in this connection.
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September - 16 
The security forces could recover only 103 bullets, two guns, a hand bomb and a walkie-talkie in the eastern part of Bandarban during the drive and arrested five persons.
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The security forces could recover only 103 bullets, two guns, a hand bomb and a walkie-talkie in the eastern part of Bandarban during the drive and arrested five persons.
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September - 18 
Security forces reportedly raided two terrorist hideouts in the deep forests of Dochhari in Bandarban's Naikkhongchhari sub-district on September 18 and recovered 130 kilograms of powerful plastic explosives, 26 containers of other explosives, 226 grenades, 61 M-16 rifle bullets, 18 containers full
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Security forces reportedly raided two terrorist hideouts in the deep forests of Dochhari in Bandarban's Naikkhongchhari sub-district on September 18 and recovered 130 kilograms of powerful plastic explosives, 26 containers of other explosives, 226 grenades, 61 M-16 rifle bullets, 18 containers full of chemicals, 50 time-regulating watch used in explosive devices, a shotgun, 12 detonator boosters, 40 battery connectors and a range of other accessories. Media reports have indicated that the arms and ammunition might have been gathered to launch 'massive subversive activities'. However, the identity of the groups using these hideouts is not clear.
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September - 19 
Security forces after a raid in the Sadar sub-district in Rangamati on September 19 seized four rifles, three light guns and 30 bullets. However, no arrests were made from the incident site. Quoting local sources, media reports said that a group supporting the 1997 Peace Agreement on the Chittagong
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Security forces after a raid in the Sadar sub-district in Rangamati on September 19 seized four rifles, three light guns and 30 bullets. However, no arrests were made from the incident site. Quoting local sources, media reports said that a group supporting the 1997 Peace Agreement on the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) had allegedly been indulging in abduction, extortion and other crimes from the hideout there.
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September - 21 
Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP), in a raid conducted on September 21, recovered twelve bags and three cartons containing ammunition from a godown at Baxirhat area in Chittagong and arrested one person for his alleged involvement in the illegal possession of the ammunition.
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Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP), in a raid conducted on September 21, recovered twelve bags and three cartons containing ammunition from a godown at Baxirhat area in Chittagong and arrested one person for his alleged involvement in the illegal possession of the ammunition.
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September - 21 
In another incident on the same day, Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) troops in a search operation destroyed a hide out of terrorists at Thansi sub-district and recovered four US-made revolvers, seven bullets and other equipment. However, some of the miscreants managed to escape into the jungle amid firing b
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In another incident on the same day, Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) troops in a search operation destroyed a hide out of terrorists at Thansi sub-district and recovered four US-made revolvers, seven bullets and other equipment. However, some of the miscreants managed to escape into the jungle amid firing by the BDR personnel.
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Date From :
The Valid date is required
Date To:
The Valid date is required