UPDF Leader Michael Chakma Sentenced to Eight Years’ Rigorous Imprisonment in Extortion Case
Reading Time: 2 minutesA Rangamati court has sentenced Michael Chakma, a central organiser of the United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF), to eight years of rigorous imprisonment in connection with an extortion case dating back to 2007. The verdict was delivered by Judge Tawhidur Haque of Rangamati Special Judge Court-2 and Additional District Judge, Continue Reading
Building Lasting Peace and Prosperity in the Chittagong Hill Tracts
Reading Time: 4 minutesIntegrating Communities Through Development, Security, and National Unity The Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), comprising Khagrachari, Rangamati, and Bandarban, are among Bangladesh’s most diverse and strategically significant regions. Blessed with lush forests, rivers, and a rich cultural heritage, the area is home to numerous indigenous communities alongside Bengali settlers. While decades Continue Reading
BGB to Raise Two New Battalions in Khagrachori to Strengthen Border Security
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn a major move to bolster security along the India-adjacent borders, the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has announced plans to raise two new battalions in Khagrachori district, part of the strategically vital Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT). The proposal, designed to strengthen surveillance, operational reach, and overall border management, is currently Continue Reading
Why Pinaki Bhattacharjee’s Proposal for the CHT Is a National Security Risk
Reading Time: 3 minutesVlogger and commentator Pinaki Bhattacharjee’s latest proposal to grant a form of autonomy to the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) is not just misguided — it is dangerously naïve. His reasoning rests on shallow historical references and flawed analogies that, if taken seriously, would imperil Bangladesh’s sovereignty and national cohesion. The Continue Reading
Strategic Rationale for Raising a New Infantry Division in the Chittagong Hill Tracts
Reading Time: 7 minutesThe Bangladesh Army’s recent proposal to establish over 250 new camps across the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) marks a significant evolution in Dhaka’s approach to securing one of the country’s most sensitive and strategically vital regions. With each camp requiring approximately 32 personnel, this expansion translates to around 8,000 additional Continue Reading