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Bangladesh: Timeline (Terrorist Activities) -2008
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June - 1 
On June 1, Abdur Rashid alias Sagor, an extremist belonging to the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), was killed during an encounter between the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel and PBCP cadres at Namkan village of Bagmara sub-district in th
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On June 1, Abdur Rashid alias Sagor, an extremist belonging to the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), was killed during an encounter between the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel and PBCP cadres at Namkan village of Bagmara sub-district in the Rajshahi district, reports Daily Star. A shutter gun, a bullet, an empty cartridge, two machetes and two knives were recovered from the encounter site.
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June - 1 
The Metropolitan Special Tribunal-6 in Dhaka on June 1 sentenced three Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants to 20 years' rigorous imprisonment (RI) for possessing bomb making materials, reports Daily Star. Wahidul Islam alias Habib, Shafiq
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The Metropolitan Special Tribunal-6 in Dhaka on June 1 sentenced three Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants to 20 years' rigorous imprisonment (RI) for possessing bomb making materials, reports Daily Star. Wahidul Islam alias Habib, Shafiqul Islam alias Russell and Hafez Ibrahim were also fined Tk 10,000 each. Rapid Action Battalion personnel had arrested the three in January 2006 and had recovered 71 items including ammonium nitrate, detonators, iron rods, iron sheets, batteries, gunpowder, 27 wrist watches, electric circuits, electronic metres, time devices and different other bomb making materials from their possession.
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June - 3 
Daily Star reports that on June 3 Abdus Sattar Malita, a regional leader of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), was killed in an encounter with Police at Dhopabila village under the Sadar sub-district of Jhenidah distr
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Daily Star reports that on June 3 Abdus Sattar Malita, a regional leader of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), was killed in an encounter with Police at Dhopabila village under the Sadar sub-district of Jhenidah district. A gun, three bombs and two bullets were recovered from the encounter site. The slain militant was arrested on June 2 at Garaganj bazaar under the Shailkupa sub-district and was accompanying the Police on the day of the encounter for the recovery of hidden firearms.
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June - 6 
On June 6, a Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) leader Rafiqul Islam Sabuj confessed to his involvement in the grenade attack on the Awami League (AL) rally in the capital Dhaka on August 21, 2004, reports Daily Star. His statement was rec
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On June 6, a Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) leader Rafiqul Islam Sabuj confessed to his involvement in the grenade attack on the Awami League (AL) rally in the capital Dhaka on August 21, 2004, reports Daily Star. His statement was recorded in the court of Magistrate Abdullah Al Mamun where he had been produced on the expiry of his five-day remand under the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). Sabuj had been arrested by Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel at Baliakandi under Rajbari district on June 1. A total of 14 people have so far been arrested in connection with the grenade attack. Of them, eight gave statements before the court, admitting their involvement in the attack.
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June - 6 
On June 6, Harun-ur-Rashid alias Khoka, a regional leader of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), was killed during an encounter at Durgapur village under Jhenidah Sadar sub-district, reports Daily Star. The extremist,
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On June 6, Harun-ur-Rashid alias Khoka, a regional leader of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), was killed during an encounter at Durgapur village under Jhenidah Sadar sub-district, reports Daily Star. The extremist, an accused in Gana Union Parishad Chairman Sharaf murder case, had been arrested at Abdullahpur in Dhaka on June 5 and had been taken to Durgapur for recovery of firearms. A gun, two bullets and a bomb were recovered from the encounter site.
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June - 6 
Two PBCP-Janajuddha cadres, identified as Thandu and Fazar, were arrested during separate raids conducted in various places of the Jhenidah district on June 6. Three light guns, three bombs and six bullets were recovered during the raids.
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Two PBCP-Janajuddha cadres, identified as Thandu and Fazar, were arrested during separate raids conducted in various places of the Jhenidah district on June 6. Three light guns, three bombs and six bullets were recovered during the raids.
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June - 8 
Daily Star reports that on June 8 three powerful bombs were recovered at Mathpara village in the Shailakupa sub-district of Jhenidah. Acting on a tip-off, a Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) team recovered the bombs and two knives wrapped in a polythene b
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Daily Star reports that on June 8 three powerful bombs were recovered at Mathpara village in the Shailakupa sub-district of Jhenidah. Acting on a tip-off, a Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) team recovered the bombs and two knives wrapped in a polythene bag.
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June - 9 
Police arrested a cadre of the Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) from his house at Paigram village under Phultala sub-district in the Khulna district on June 9, reports Daily Star. Police sources said that the arrested extremist Arif Molla was wanted in
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Police arrested a cadre of the Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) from his house at Paigram village under Phultala sub-district in the Khulna district on June 9, reports Daily Star. Police sources said that the arrested extremist Arif Molla was wanted in several criminal cases for arson, murder and extortion. A pipe-gun and a live gun cartridge were also seized from the house of the extremist.
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June - 10 
Daily Star reports that the Special Tribunal Court No 3 in Magura on June 10 sentenced four Harkat-ul Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) cadres to 20 years rigorous imprisonment (RI) each for possessing arms and explosives. The court also fined them
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Daily Star reports that the Special Tribunal Court No 3 in Magura on June 10 sentenced four Harkat-ul Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) cadres to 20 years rigorous imprisonment (RI) each for possessing arms and explosives. The court also fined them Taka 5,000 each. The HuJI-B cadres sentenced have been identified as Mokaddes Ali, Bakibillah, Khalil and Rafikul, of whom the first two are in custody and the latter two are absconding. Both Mokaddes Ali and Bakibillah, ameer (chief) and general secretary of the Magura district Khelafat Majlish (KM), had been arrested on October 29, 2007 following a statement by operations commander of the outfit, Mufti Abdul Hannan. The Security force personnel had also recovered two Chinese rifles, 86 rounds of bullet, two bombs, two pairs of army uniform and a huge quantity of explosives from the grounds of Kharabila field in Nohata area under Mohammadpur sub-district following their interrogation.
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June - 10 
On June 10, Anisur Rahman alies Anis, a regional leader of the Sarbahara Bahini was killed during an encounter near Sargram Dakhil Madrassa at Sargram village in the Ataikula sub-district of Pabna district, reports Daily Star. The extremists were hol
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On June 10, Anisur Rahman alies Anis, a regional leader of the Sarbahara Bahini was killed during an encounter near Sargram Dakhil Madrassa at Sargram village in the Ataikula sub-district of Pabna district, reports Daily Star. The extremists were holding a secret meeting when the security forces carried out a raid on the site. A single-barrel gun and three bullets were recovered from the encounter site. Official sources said that the extremist was wanted in nine murder cases filed with Santhia, Faridpur and Ataikula Police stations.
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel recovered 15 bombs, six firearms and arms making materials in separate drives in Khulna city and Jhenidah on June 10 and June 11, reports Daily Star. Raiding Nirala residential area in Khulna city on June 10 nig
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel recovered 15 bombs, six firearms and arms making materials in separate drives in Khulna city and Jhenidah on June 10 and June 11, reports Daily Star. Raiding Nirala residential area in Khulna city on June 10 night, RAB personnel recovered ten live bombs, six firearms, 15 bullets and a lot of arms making materials. None were arrested in connection with the recovery. RAB personnel recovered five bombs, two firearms and bullets from Teltopi village of Harinakundo sub-district in the Jhenidah district on June 11.
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June - 11 
On June 11, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) field charge sheets in the August 21, 2004 grenade attack on the Awami League (AL) rally in Dhaka case, reports Daily Star. Among the accused were 22 persons including Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami
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On June 11, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) field charge sheets in the August 21, 2004 grenade attack on the Awami League (AL) rally in Dhaka case, reports Daily Star. Among the accused were 22 persons including Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) operations commander Mufti Abdul Hannan and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader and former deputy minister Abdus Salam Pintu. The CID, in the chargesheet said that the attack was intended to kill AL leader Sheikh Hasina as she was perceived to be "harmful" for Islam.
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June - 11 
On June 11, the President promulgated the Anti-Terrorism Ordinance 2008 which provides death penalty for offences like terror financing and staging murder to create panic and jeopardise country's sovereignty, reports Daily Star. The Ordinance came in
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On June 11, the President promulgated the Anti-Terrorism Ordinance 2008 which provides death penalty for offences like terror financing and staging murder to create panic and jeopardise country's sovereignty, reports Daily Star. The Ordinance came into effect through a gazette notification. The Ordinance provides for the constitution of Special Tribunals to deal with such offences, which are non-bailable. The Ordinance also empowers Bangladesh Bank to freeze account of a suspected terror and give directions to banks concerned to take preventive measures against monetary transactions for financing terrorist acts. The timeframe for resolving a case in anti-terrorist offence has been fixed for six months after charge framing.
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June - 11 
The “2007-2008 Trends in Militancy in Bangladesh” report by the Bangladesh Enterprise Institute (BEI), released on June 11, said that the right-wing militants have regrouped across the country over the past year, putting together their networks and s
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The “2007-2008 Trends in Militancy in Bangladesh” report by the Bangladesh Enterprise Institute (BEI), released on June 11, said that the right-wing militants have regrouped across the country over the past year, putting together their networks and strengthening training and indoctrination operations despite a lull in terrorist attacks in the same period. The report said that the reports of bomb explosions and bomb-making cells indicate that militant groups are once again organising themselves for terrorist attacks. According to the report, the JMB militants have regrouped and launched recruitment drives. They are reportedly holding public meetings, raising funds and running recruitment drives in Gaibandha while the Allahr Dal, a JMB offshoot, is active in the south-west, especially in Kushtia, Meherpur and Chuadanga.
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June - 12 
Daily Star, quoting law enforcing agencies, reports on June 12 that after a respite for months since promulgation of emergency, the Islamist militant organisations are regrouping again in 12 south-western districts. According to the report, at least
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Daily Star, quoting law enforcing agencies, reports on June 12 that after a respite for months since promulgation of emergency, the Islamist militant organisations are regrouping again in 12 south-western districts. According to the report, at least 12,000 cadres of four militant organisations, Allahr Dal, Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), Harkt-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) and Hizb-ut Towhid, have become active again in the districts of Kushtia, Meherpur, Jhenidah, Magura, Chuadanga, Jessore, Khulna, Narail, Bagerhat, Rajbari, Faridpur and Satkhira.
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June - 13 
Daily Star reports that the cadres of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) have started regrouping and committing various crimes in remote areas including Chalan Beel in the Sirajganj, Natore and Pabna districts. Many of the mosques, temples, mad
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Daily Star reports that the cadres of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) have started regrouping and committing various crimes in remote areas including Chalan Beel in the Sirajganj, Natore and Pabna districts. Many of the mosques, temples, madrassas (seminaries), market places in outlying char (riverine) areas in the three districts have turned into safe havens for the extremists. Some 15 sub-districts including Belkuchi, Chowhali, Ullapara, Shahzadpur and Tarash in the Sirajganj district, Singra and Gurudashpur in Natore district and Santhia, Bera, Ataikula, Sujanagar, Bhangura, Atghoria and Chatmohor in Pabna district have witnessed activities by the PBCP cadres.
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June - 13 
Police arrested three extremists and recovered arms and ammunition during separate raids conducted in the Kushtia district on June 13. Kumarkhali police arrested Bashar, an absconding cadre of the Gono Bahini, from Gorai shoal and recovered a country
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Police arrested three extremists and recovered arms and ammunition during separate raids conducted in the Kushtia district on June 13. Kumarkhali police arrested Bashar, an absconding cadre of the Gono Bahini, from Gorai shoal and recovered a country-made pistol with four bullets from his possession. A Kushtia court had sentenced Bashar in absentia to 14 years rigorous imprisonment (RI) in an arms case in 2002. In another raid, Daulatpur police arrested two extremists belonging to unspecified outfits from their house at Farakur and recovered a pistol with three bullets. The arrested persons were identified as Safiqul Islam alias Tengor and Rafiqul Islam alias Ghungur
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June - 13 
Times Now reports that on June 13 Ajmer Police in Rajasthan received a letter from Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami (HuJI) threatening to carry out bomb blasts in the state between June 12 and 20. The letter, sent on a postcard and written in English, warns
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Times Now reports that on June 13 Ajmer Police in Rajasthan received a letter from Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami (HuJI) threatening to carry out bomb blasts in the state between June 12 and 20. The letter, sent on a postcard and written in English, warns of dire consequences if the Rajasthan government and Police do not stop their crack down on the illegal Bangladeshi migrants. The letter also demands the release of Bangladeshis detained in the state in connection with suspected terror links.
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June - 14 
A left-wing extremist belonging to an unspecified outfit was killed by unknown persons at Mirzapur village in Sadar sub-district of Jhenidah on June 14-night, Daily Star quoting police sources said. The extremist was identified as Fazlur Rahman of th
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A left-wing extremist belonging to an unspecified outfit was killed by unknown persons at Mirzapur village in Sadar sub-district of Jhenidah on June 14-night, Daily Star quoting police sources said. The extremist was identified as Fazlur Rahman of the same village. Fazlur was reportedly returning home from a village market when the assailants shot him dead.
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June - 15 
On June 15, a court in Satkhira sentenced two Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) cadres to 20 years rigorous imprisonment (RI) each for possession of 44 Arges grenades, reports Daily Star. The court also fined both the militants Taka 20,00
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On June 15, a court in Satkhira sentenced two Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) cadres to 20 years rigorous imprisonment (RI) each for possession of 44 Arges grenades, reports Daily Star. The court also fined both the militants Taka 20,000 each. The militants were identified as Moin Uddin alias Abu Zandal, a close aide to the outfit’s operations commander Mufti Abdul Hannan and Nazrul Islam Gharami, son of Mujibur Rahman Gharami from Shimulia village in Debhata sub-district. Based on the statement by Abu Zandal, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel had arrested Nazrul Islam Gharami and recovered 44 grenades of Arges brand hidden in a pond in Shimulia village under Debhata sub-district on February 15.
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June - 16 
On June 16, an extremist belonging to the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Md Khurjan, was killed allegedly by rivals within his own outfit at Satgasa village in the Atghoria sub-district of Pabna, reports Daily Star. Police said t
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On June 16, an extremist belonging to the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Md Khurjan, was killed allegedly by rivals within his own outfit at Satgasa village in the Atghoria sub-district of Pabna, reports Daily Star. Police said the extremist was probably abducted from Kodomtoli market and later killed at Satgasa.
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June - 16 
Police on June 16 arrested four Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) extremists from the remote Boroichora village in Chalon Beel area of Tarash sub-district in the Sirajganj district, reports Daily Star. They have been identified as Abdul Kayum, Abd
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Police on June 16 arrested four Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) extremists from the remote Boroichora village in Chalon Beel area of Tarash sub-district in the Sirajganj district, reports Daily Star. They have been identified as Abdul Kayum, Abdul Jalil, Hossain Mandal, and Mozibar Rahman, all haling from Boroichora village. Police sources said that the extremists are wanted in several cases for killing, robbery and abduction.
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June - 17 
An extremist belonging to the Sarbahara Bahini was killed by rivals within the same organisation on June 17-night at Mongolgram village in Faridpur sub-district in Pabna. The slain extremist was identified as Abu Sayed.
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An extremist belonging to the Sarbahara Bahini was killed by rivals within the same organisation on June 17-night at Mongolgram village in Faridpur sub-district in Pabna. The slain extremist was identified as Abu Sayed.
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June - 17 
Daily Star reports that on June 17, four Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) cadres were sentenced to 20 years' rigorous imprisonment (RI) in an explosives case in Magura. The special tribunal also fined them Taka 5,000 each. The militants
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Daily Star reports that on June 17, four Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) cadres were sentenced to 20 years' rigorous imprisonment (RI) in an explosives case in Magura. The special tribunal also fined them Taka 5,000 each. The militants were identified as Mokaddes Ali, ameer (chief) of Magura district unit Khelafat Majlish, its general secretary Bakibillah, Khalilur Rahman and Rafikul Islam Sabuj. Earlier on June 10, they were sentenced to 20 years' RI for possessing illegal arms.
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June - 17 
Police produced 29 Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) cadres, including Salahuddin alias Salehin and Asaduzzaman Ponir, who have been awarded death sentence and the wife of executed JMB second-in-command Siddiqul Islam Bangla Bhai before the Court
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Police produced 29 Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) cadres, including Salahuddin alias Salehin and Asaduzzaman Ponir, who have been awarded death sentence and the wife of executed JMB second-in-command Siddiqul Islam Bangla Bhai before the Court of Fourth Additional Judge in Mymensingh. They are accused in 11 different cases, including Netrokona bomb blast case, Jibontala Madrassa (seminary) case with Bhaluka Police Station and another case filed with Muktagachha Police Station.
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June - 18 
On June 18, Abdur Rashid Malitha alias Tapan alias Dada Tapan, founder of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), was killed in a 'shootout' with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel, in the Baradi village at the outskir
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On June 18, Abdur Rashid Malitha alias Tapan alias Dada Tapan, founder of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), was killed in a 'shootout' with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel, in the Baradi village at the outskirts of Kushtia town. Daily Star reports that a woman, identified as Rikta alias Maksuda, suspected to belong to the 'women wing' of the outfit was also killed during the 'shootout', which followed as RAB personnel cordoned of the house in which the extremist leader was staying for the last couple of years. An AK-47 rifle was recovered from Tapan. Tapan’s brother Akash too was arrested from the nearby Udibari village along with one 9mm pistol, 800 bullets, 5,000 books or booklets and 5,000 leaflets of the outfit.
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June - 18 
On June 18, the Chittagong Divisional Speedy Trial Tribunal sentenced two Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants to life imprisonment in an explosives case filed in connection with the explosions carried out on the Chittagong court premises
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On June 18, the Chittagong Divisional Speedy Trial Tribunal sentenced two Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants to life imprisonment in an explosives case filed in connection with the explosions carried out on the Chittagong court premises in November, 2005. The convicts are identified as JMB Chittagong region commander Jabed Iqbal alias Mohammad and Jahidul Islam Sumon alias Boma Mizan. Sumon is still absconding. JMB cadre Abul Hossain had carried out a suicide bomb attack on the Chittagong court premises killing police constable Rajib Barua and local footballer Shahbuddin on the spot. Abul Hossain, who was seriously injured in the blast, later succumbed to his injuries.
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June - 19 
A left-wing extremist was killed during an encounter between his accomplices and the police personnel at Alampur village in Jhenidah district on June 19, reports Daily Star. The killed extremist was identified as Zahidul Islam, who the police said wa
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A left-wing extremist was killed during an encounter between his accomplices and the police personnel at Alampur village in Jhenidah district on June 19, reports Daily Star. The killed extremist was identified as Zahidul Islam, who the police said was accused of killing local politicians Sharafat and Kabir. The report said that Police conducted a raid over a secret meeting of the extremists and the ensuing encounter led to the killing. Two constables also received injuries during the encounter. One pipe gun with five bullets was recovered from the spot.
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June - 19 
Daily Star reports that around 40 top tier leaders of different left-wing extremists from 10 southwestern districts are still at large despite efforts by the security forces to arrest them in last several years. These leaders are reportedly still act
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Daily Star reports that around 40 top tier leaders of different left-wing extremists from 10 southwestern districts are still at large despite efforts by the security forces to arrest them in last several years. These leaders are reportedly still active and involved in various crimes, mostly extortion and killings in the 10 districts. Intellignece sources indicate that these leaders are also trying to reorganise their outfits before the local government and national elections.
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June - 19 
On June 19, the Rajshahi speedy trial tribunal sentenced six Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants to life terms in jail for the murder of a rickshaw-puller during the serial blasts of August 17, 2005 in the Chapainawabganj district, report
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On June 19, the Rajshahi speedy trial tribunal sentenced six Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants to life terms in jail for the murder of a rickshaw-puller during the serial blasts of August 17, 2005 in the Chapainawabganj district, reports Daily Star. The militants identified as Shahidullah Faruk Selim, Abul Kashem Tufan, Shakhawat Hossain Ziad, Hafez Ali Akbor Riaz, Shafiullah Shahid and Hafijur Rahman Dalim were convicted for murder and sedition charges under Sections 302 and 120 (B) of Bangladesh Penal Code. They were also fined Taka 10,000 each. Of the six convicts Shafiullah Shahid and Hafijur Rahman Dalim are still absconding.
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June - 20 
On June 20, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel carried out a raid on the house of the killed founder of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP)- Janajuddha, Abdur Rashid Malitha alias Dada Tapan at Mushuriapara village in Ishwardi sub-district o
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On June 20, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel carried out a raid on the house of the killed founder of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP)- Janajuddha, Abdur Rashid Malitha alias Dada Tapan at Mushuriapara village in Ishwardi sub-district of Pabna district, reports Daily Star. Leaflets, posters, letters, books, other documents of the outfit, a pair of comrade boot and belt were recovered from the house, which the RAB described as regional office of the outfit.
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June - 20 
On June 20, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel carried out a raid on the house of the killed founder of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP)- Janajuddha, Abdur Rashid Malitha alias Dada Tapan at Mushuriapara village in the Ishwardi sub-distri
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On June 20, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel carried out a raid on the house of the killed founder of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP)- Janajuddha, Abdur Rashid Malitha alias Dada Tapan at Mushuriapara village in the Ishwardi sub-district of Pabna district, reports Daily Star. Leaflets, posters, letters, books, other documents of the outfit, a pair of comrade boot and belt were recovered from the house, which the RAB described as regional office of the outfit.
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June - 20 
On June 20, the Election Commission (EC) announced polls to four city corporations (Rajshahi, Khulna, Barisal and Sylhet) and nine municipalities (Manikganj Sadar, Chuadanga Sadar, Shariatpur Sadar, Naohata of Rajshahi, Dupchanchiya of Bogra, Sripur
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On June 20, the Election Commission (EC) announced polls to four city corporations (Rajshahi, Khulna, Barisal and Sylhet) and nine municipalities (Manikganj Sadar, Chuadanga Sadar, Shariatpur Sadar, Naohata of Rajshahi, Dupchanchiya of Bogra, Sripur of Gazipur, Fulbaria of Mymensingh, Golapganj of Sylhet and Sitakunda of Chittagong) to be held on August 4, reports Daily Star. The caretaker government, earlier on the day, had relaxed the Emergency Powers Rules (EPR) in respective areas allowing campaign processions and rallies. The EPR had banned on holding rallies and processions during the state of emergency.
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June - 20 
On June 20, the Election Commission (EC) announced polls to four city corporations (Rajshahi, Khulna, Barisal and Sylhet) and nine municipalities (Manikganj Sadar, Chuadanga Sadar, Shariatpur Sadar, Naohata of Rajshahi, Dupchanchiya of Bogra, Sripur
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On June 20, the Election Commission (EC) announced polls to four city corporations (Rajshahi, Khulna, Barisal and Sylhet) and nine municipalities (Manikganj Sadar, Chuadanga Sadar, Shariatpur Sadar, Naohata of Rajshahi, Dupchanchiya of Bogra, Sripur of Gazipur, Fulbaria of Mymensingh, Golapganj of Sylhet and Sitakunda of Chittagong) to be held on August 4, reports Daily Star. The caretaker government, earlier on the day, had relaxed the Emergency Powers Rules (EPR) in respective areas allowing campaign processions and rallies. The EPR had banned on holding rallies and processions during the state of emergency.
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June - 23 
A Dhaka court on June 23 issued arrest warrants against eight absconding Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) militants, including Maulana Tajuddin, brother of detained former Bangladesh National Party (BNP) lawmaker Abdus Salam Pintu, in th
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A Dhaka court on June 23 issued arrest warrants against eight absconding Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) militants, including Maulana Tajuddin, brother of detained former Bangladesh National Party (BNP) lawmaker Abdus Salam Pintu, in the August 21 grenade attack case, Daily Star reports. The court fixed July 24 for returning the arrest warrants to the court.
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June - 26 
Four women, including three of a family, were injured when a bomb went off at village Krishna Nagar under Tala sub-district in Satkhira on June 26, Daily Star reports. The injured were identified as Etika Rani Sarker, Sabita Rani Sarkar, Bijoli Rani
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Four women, including three of a family, were injured when a bomb went off at village Krishna Nagar under Tala sub-district in Satkhira on June 26, Daily Star reports. The injured were identified as Etika Rani Sarker, Sabita Rani Sarkar, Bijoli Rani Sarkar and Amita Rani Sarkar. Quoting local people police said Etika Rani got a small box with lid while fishing in a canal. The box when opened exploded causing injuries.
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June - 27 
Two top leaders of the outlawed Purbo Banglar Communist Party- Janajuddho (PBCP-Janajuddho) were killed during a shootout between their cohorts and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) at Ganeshpur village under Khoksa sub-district of Kushtia district on Jun
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Two top leaders of the outlawed Purbo Banglar Communist Party- Janajuddho (PBCP-Janajuddho) were killed during a shootout between their cohorts and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) at Ganeshpur village under Khoksa sub-district of Kushtia district on June 27, reported Daily Star. They slain militants were identified as Golam Hossain Akash, younger brother of recently slain Janajuddho chief Abdur Rashid Malitha alias Dada Tapan, and Abdur Rashid Tikka, regional leader of the outfit. Tikka, who was a leader of the outlawed Gono Mukti Fouj (GMF), joined PBCP-Janajuddho three months ago as its regional leader.
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June - 28 
A regional leader of the Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) was killed on June 28 during an encounter between police and BCP cadres at Houspur village in the Kushtia district, reports Daily Star. The killed extremist was identified as Anwar Hossain Selim
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A regional leader of the Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) was killed on June 28 during an encounter between police and BCP cadres at Houspur village in the Kushtia district, reports Daily Star. The killed extremist was identified as Anwar Hossain Selim of Katdah area. Two policemen were also injured in the encounter. A shutter gun and 22 rounds of bullet were recovered from the encounter site. Police sources said that the killed extremist is an accused in at least 15 cases including murder.
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June - 29 
On June 29, three PurbaBanglar Communist Party (PBCP) cadres were arrested from Bagmara in the Rajshahi district and were sent to jail. The extremists were identified as Kanai Chandra Das alias Kanu, Protul Kumar Sarker, and Shaymol Kumar Jamadar, al
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On June 29, three PurbaBanglar Communist Party (PBCP) cadres were arrested from Bagmara in the Rajshahi district and were sent to jail. The extremists were identified as Kanai Chandra Das alias Kanu, Protul Kumar Sarker, and Shaymol Kumar Jamadar, all hailing from Taherpur bazaar in Bagmara.
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June - 30 
The Additional District and Sessions court in Panchagarh on June 30 sentenced three Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) cadres to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for possession of bomb making materials, reports Daily Star. The convicts, Tanviruzzama
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The Additional District and Sessions court in Panchagarh on June 30 sentenced three Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) cadres to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for possession of bomb making materials, reports Daily Star. The convicts, Tanviruzzaman alias Murad from Sultanpur village under Debiganj sub-district in Panchagarh, Ashjad Hossain alias Awakat from Panditpara village under Dimla sub-district in Nilphamari and Shafiqul Islam from Joyrampur village under Kaharol sub-district in Dinajpur district, were also fined Taka 10,000 each. The convicts had been arrested on November 19, 2005 from a rental house at NotunBosti in Panchagarh with bomb making materials and explosives.
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June - 30 
Two senior leaders of the ‘Alam-SwapanBahini’ faction of the left-wing extremist Sarbahara Party were killed on June 30 during a shootout between the security force personnel and extremists at Sargram village in the Pabna district, reports Daily Star
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Two senior leaders of the ‘Alam-SwapanBahini’ faction of the left-wing extremist Sarbahara Party were killed on June 30 during a shootout between the security force personnel and extremists at Sargram village in the Pabna district, reports Daily Star. The killed extremists were identified as Mohmmed Swapan of Sargram village and chief of the 'Alam-SwapanBahini' and Mohammed Zohurul of Bauikhola village, a regional commander of the outfit. The shootout followed a raid by the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel at a place near the SargramDakhil Madrassa at Sargram village where the extremists were holding a meeting. A single-barrel gun, a .32 bore rifle and five rounds of bullet were recovered from the encounter site.
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*Data till , April 22, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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