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March - 1 
On March 1, the government warned the tribal insurgents of a military offensive if they to free the three Europeans held hostage in the hills of Rangamati in case of failure in negotiations by the morning of March 4. Some 200 leaflets with photograph
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On March 1, the government warned the tribal insurgents of a military offensive if they to free the three Europeans held hostage in the hills of Rangamati in case of failure in negotiations by the morning of March 4. Some 200 leaflets with photographs of the hostages were distributed among the tribal people at a rally as a part of the communication campaign.
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March - 3 
Official sources said in Dhaka on March 3 that abductors holding three Europeans for ransom in Bangladesh have pledged to release their captives on March 5, after the government extended a deadline. The sources did not provide any details on the term
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Official sources said in Dhaka on March 3 that abductors holding three Europeans for ransom in Bangladesh have pledged to release their captives on March 5, after the government extended a deadline. The sources did not provide any details on the terms of the release. The abductors are demanding a 90 million taka ($1.6 million) ransom.
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March - 3 
The deadline set for the release of three foreign consultants, two Danes and one Briton, abducted on February 16 and kept hostage in the deep forests at Kalapahar near Rangamati, has been extended by another two days. The abductors were initially ask
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The deadline set for the release of three foreign consultants, two Danes and one Briton, abducted on February 16 and kept hostage in the deep forests at Kalapahar near Rangamati, has been extended by another two days. The abductors were initially asked to release the hostages by the evening of March 3. Consequently, over 5000 inhabitants of Betchari, Goniapara areas have started to leave their homes. The abductors have demanded a ransom of Bangladesh Taka nine crore for their release.
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March - 4 
On March 4, the hostage crisis in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) took a new turn with the expiry of the deadline set by the government for the release of the three Europeans beinh held captive. Meanwhile, the government blasted "irresponsible" pres
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On March 4, the hostage crisis in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) took a new turn with the expiry of the deadline set by the government for the release of the three Europeans beinh held captive. Meanwhile, the government blasted "irresponsible" press reports that said Kampsax, the Danish construction company engaged in road building in the CHT, has handed over ransom to the government mediator. A rebel faction in southeast Bangladesh’s Chittagong Hill Tracts, namely – the United Peoples Democratic Front, a breakaway faction of the erstwhile Shanti Bahini, is holding the hostages.
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March - 5 
According to reports, army cordon has been relaxed at Kutukchhari in response to the demand of the abductors.
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According to reports, army cordon has been relaxed at Kutukchhari in response to the demand of the abductors.
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March - 5 
On March 5, the deadline fixed by the government for the abductors to release the three European hostages expired with no tangible progress.
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On March 5, the deadline fixed by the government for the abductors to release the three European hostages expired with no tangible progress.
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March - 5 
The British High Commissioner and Danish Charge d' Affaires arrived in the Chittong Hill Tracts (CHT) to extend what has been termed "support to those who are in the process of mediation for release of the hostages abducted on February 16".
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The British High Commissioner and Danish Charge d' Affaires arrived in the Chittong Hill Tracts (CHT) to extend what has been termed "support to those who are in the process of mediation for release of the hostages abducted on February 16".
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March - 6 
On March 6, Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Minister Kalparanjan Chakma blamed that reports in some newspapers that Tk one crore has been given to the Minister to be passed on to the tribal abductors of three Europeans as ransom had jeopardised the negp
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On March 6, Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Minister Kalparanjan Chakma blamed that reports in some newspapers that Tk one crore has been given to the Minister to be passed on to the tribal abductors of three Europeans as ransom had jeopardised the negptiations.
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March - 6 
Previously, on March 6, an absconding terrorist was killed in an internecine clash by his rivals at Devarpar in Chittagong.
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Previously, on March 6, an absconding terrorist was killed in an internecine clash by his rivals at Devarpar in Chittagong.
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March - 7 
The local hosts of the hostages refused to pay any ransom. Meanwhile, reports said the abductors are likely to be given a safe passage after releasing the hostages. Preparation for commando operation that was taken earlier still remain in place in ca
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The local hosts of the hostages refused to pay any ransom. Meanwhile, reports said the abductors are likely to be given a safe passage after releasing the hostages. Preparation for commando operation that was taken earlier still remain in place in case of any exigencies, but army cordon around Kalapahar or black hill has been relaxed.
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March - 7 
Till now, the abductors have not identified themselves and have refused to meet the negotiators. The United People's Democratic Front (UPDF), which opposes a 1997 peace treaty between Dhaka and tribal rebels that ended two decades of insurgency in th
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Till now, the abductors have not identified themselves and have refused to meet the negotiators. The United People's Democratic Front (UPDF), which opposes a 1997 peace treaty between Dhaka and tribal rebels that ended two decades of insurgency in the region, has been blamed for the act, but last week a senior UPDF leader denied the charges and told that they were ready to help the negotiators. Rangamati, which has a history of insurgency, is part of the rugged CHT region bordering India and Myanmar.
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March - 8 
All foreign missions in the country have asked the citizens of their respective countries to strictly adhere to the instructions of the authorities concerned while visiting any part of the three hill districts - Rangamati, Khagrachhari and Bandarban.
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All foreign missions in the country have asked the citizens of their respective countries to strictly adhere to the instructions of the authorities concerned while visiting any part of the three hill districts - Rangamati, Khagrachhari and Bandarban.
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March - 8 
On March 8, the activists opposed to the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Peace Agreement abducted three pro-peace workers and injured another.
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On March 8, the activists opposed to the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Peace Agreement abducted three pro-peace workers and injured another.
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March - 11 
Security forces have widened their cordon by another 30 square kilometres as the tribal abductors were feared to have moved their hideout taking with them the three foreign captives they have been holding for the last 24 days. The abductors are beli
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Security forces have widened their cordon by another 30 square kilometres as the tribal abductors were feared to have moved their hideout taking with them the three foreign captives they have been holding for the last 24 days. The abductors are believed to have shifted their base when the cordon was eased for talks. Meanwhile, state officials continued to distribute leaflets seeking tribal villagers' help to rescue the three foreign consultants of a road-building project as the crisis went on without any breakthrough.
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March - 13 
On March 13, tribal abductors of the European hostages sent five representatives and held talks with the government in a major breakthrough in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) hostage crisis. However, the official declined to elaborate on the talks b
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On March 13, tribal abductors of the European hostages sent five representatives and held talks with the government in a major breakthrough in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) hostage crisis. However, the official declined to elaborate on the talks but added that the two groups of "go-betweens" would meet again today. Meanwhile, the intelligence officials said they had received a report that the tribal kidnappers had brought a doctor to their hideout to treat the ailing Danish national.
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March - 14 
On March 14, according to the sources, dialogue with the abductors through the tribal mediators is continuing. However, there is still no sign of progress in freeing the hostages held by a group of unidentified tribal insurgents. Another round of mee
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On March 14, according to the sources, dialogue with the abductors through the tribal mediators is continuing. However, there is still no sign of progress in freeing the hostages held by a group of unidentified tribal insurgents. Another round of meeting between the government and tribesmen has been scheduled for today. Meanwhile, a team of foreign crisis experts has arrived in Rangamati.
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March - 16 
It is widely assumed that the kidnappers were members of a group opposed a peace accord in 1997 that ended more than two decades of insurgency in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. An alternative theory is that the kidnapping is clear-cut case of banditry,
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It is widely assumed that the kidnappers were members of a group opposed a peace accord in 1997 that ended more than two decades of insurgency in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. An alternative theory is that the kidnapping is clear-cut case of banditry, an act carried out for monetary gain.
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March - 16 
The British High Commission in the capital Dhaka said they had not been informed of any releases, and it could not confirm the report. Another Briton and their Bangladeshi driver were also abducted, but then released immediately by the kidnappers wit
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The British High Commission in the capital Dhaka said they had not been informed of any releases, and it could not confirm the report. Another Briton and their Bangladeshi driver were also abducted, but then released immediately by the kidnappers with a ransom demand. The three men abducted had been working as consultants with a Danish-funded road project in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), bordering India and Burma.
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March - 16 
The commando group recovered some weapons along with some papers of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF), the tribal faction believed to be the abductors. Since their abduction on February 16, the hostages were kept under the custody of three
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The commando group recovered some weapons along with some papers of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF), the tribal faction believed to be the abductors. Since their abduction on February 16, the hostages were kept under the custody of three different tribal groups of the UPDF, which opposes the landmark 1997 CHT Peace Accord. An official spokesman denied any knowledge of any ransom being paid to the abductors.
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March - 17 
Officials said that the three Europeans who included two Danes and a Briton and have been held hostage by tribal rebel have reportedly been released – today (March17) early in the morning. The men were found by a security patrol 5km (three miles) fro
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Officials said that the three Europeans who included two Danes and a Briton and have been held hostage by tribal rebel have reportedly been released – today (March17) early in the morning. The men were found by a security patrol 5km (three miles) from Kashkhali camp in the southeast of the country.
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March - 17 
With the freeing of the three abducted Europeans in a pre-dawn raid by army troops from a hut in Nakchichari jungle of Kawkhali Upazila, on March 17, the month-long hostage crisis in Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) has come to a peaceful end. The hostag
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With the freeing of the three abducted Europeans in a pre-dawn raid by army troops from a hut in Nakchichari jungle of Kawkhali Upazila, on March 17, the month-long hostage crisis in Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) has come to a peaceful end. The hostages were later flown to Dhaka by an Army helicopter.
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March - 19 
On March 19, the three European hostages since set free said their abductors had no political motive and were simply after money. The hostages, who have been freed on March 17, were addressing a crowded press conference at the Bangladesh foreign offi
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On March 19, the three European hostages since set free said their abductors had no political motive and were simply after money. The hostages, who have been freed on March 17, were addressing a crowded press conference at the Bangladesh foreign office and said their abductors gave them a note demanding Taka 500 million as ransom. Earlier, activists of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF), which opposes the Chittong Hill Tracks (CHT) peace treaty, were believed to be behind the abduction.
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March - 23 
On March 19, six activists of the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), all members of the Leagues’ Islamic University (IU) chapter, including its president and general secretary, were sued under Public Safety Act (PSA) by the Sailkupa police.
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On March 19, six activists of the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), all members of the Leagues’ Islamic University (IU) chapter, including its president and general secretary, were sued under Public Safety Act (PSA) by the Sailkupa police.
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March - 23 
On the night of March 23, a pro-peace activist belonging to the Pahari Chhatra Parishad (PCP) was abducted by an armed gang allegedly of the United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF) from Kharikhiong Borkal division, Rangamati district. Earlier, on Mar
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On the night of March 23, a pro-peace activist belonging to the Pahari Chhatra Parishad (PCP) was abducted by an armed gang allegedly of the United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF) from Kharikhiong Borkal division, Rangamati district. Earlier, on March 9, three activists of PCP were abducted from Shuvalong in the same district.
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March - 24 
On March 24, five progressive student bodies of Rajshahi University––the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the Bangladesh Chhatra Union (BCU), Samajtantrik Chhatra Front (SCF), Bangladesh Chhatra Moitree and the Bangladesh Chhatra Federation (BCF)––fo
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On March 24, five progressive student bodies of Rajshahi University––the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the Bangladesh Chhatra Union (BCU), Samajtantrik Chhatra Front (SCF), Bangladesh Chhatra Moitree and the Bangladesh Chhatra Federation (BCF)––formed an alliance, the "Student Alliance against Communalism and Terrorism". The Alliance vowed to combat reactionary politics at the university led by extremist Chhatra Shibir. The Alliance, at a student rally, demanded the authorities to arrest Shibir cadres allegedly involved in the February 16- violent incident and also demanded rustication of the Shibir cadres, compensation to the affected persons and publication of the report of the probe into the incident.
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March - 27 
On March 27, two armed cadres of the outlawed Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) were gunned down at Batberha village, in Dumuria sub-division, in an internecine feud, while three of their accomplices managed to escape. The killings are part of a politic
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On March 27, two armed cadres of the outlawed Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) were gunned down at Batberha village, in Dumuria sub-division, in an internecine feud, while three of their accomplices managed to escape. The killings are part of a political turf-control battle in the area, the stronghold of the anti-Shailen group. The police seemed unwilling to act and recover the dead bodies fearing counter attack at Batberha village, the ‘fort’ of the Shailen group.
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March - 29 
Local Awami League (AL) and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leaders said the area has turned into an 'impregnable fort' of outlaws where police fear to get in for normal duty.
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Local Awami League (AL) and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leaders said the area has turned into an 'impregnable fort' of outlaws where police fear to get in for normal duty.
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*Data till , March 17, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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