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JMB men regroup at chars in N region

http://www.thedailystar.net/2007/05/23/d7052301022.htm   JMB men regroup at chars in N region Leaders and suicide squad members of banned Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) regrouped at remote chars on the Padma, Brahmaputra and Teesta are reportedly planning attacks across the northern region. Sources in the intelligence agencies said that the far-flung chars (shoals) spread over Sirajganj, Jamalpur, Sherpur and Pabna districts have long been used as training camps by the JMB. Those are considered safe haven for the militants as it takes the law enforcers hours to reach there and thus allowing the JMB operatives enough time to flee a raid. "We have kept our eyes on the northern region following the May 1 blasts at three railway stations and threats to blow up Hardinge Bridge," Director General of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) Hasan Mahmood Khandkar told The Daily Star Monday. He said the Rab is working to bust the militant remnants seeking to reform

Al- Qaeda outfit threatens to blow up Bangladesh bridge

http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?id=3a1e3cdb-1047-4108-a820-7ff3eeb2874f&MatchID1=4464&TeamID1=10&TeamID2=6&MatchType1=1&SeriesID1=1109&MatchID2=4466&TeamID3=2&TeamID4=4&MatchType2=1&SeriesID2=1110&PrimaryID=4464&Headline=Al+-Qaeda+outfit+threatens+to+blow+up+Bangladesh+bridge     Al- Qaeda outfit threatens to blow up Bangladesh bridge   Indo-Asian News Service Dhaka, May 19, 2007   First Published: 11:29 IST(19/5/2007) Last Updated: 14:12 IST(19/5/2007)   An Islamist outfit calling itself Zadid (New) Al Qaeda has threatened to blow up the Hardinge Bridge, a key rail link between the south-western and the northern regions of Bangladesh, prompting tightening of vigil by army and security forces. Built during 1910-12 by the erstwhile British Indian government, the steel bridge over the Padma river is located near the industrial city of Pabna in west-central Bangladesh. It had been an important

Gulf Times: Bangladesh Islamists preparing for car bomb attacks: TV

http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=149823&version=1&template_id=44&parent_id=24   Bangladesh Islamists preparing for car bomb attacks: TV   Gulf Times : Published: Friday, 18 May, 2007, 01:17 PM Doha Time   DHAKA: Islamist militants in Bangladesh are preparing to launch car bomb attacks and carry out other deadly missions, one self-described militant commander said in a rare interview with a private television channel. "After going somewhat slow following the execution of our top six leaders, we have regrouped, received funding from Saudi Arabia , acquired training and (are) now recruiting drivers to operate suicide vehicles," he told Ekushey television (ETV). ETV aired the interview on Wednesday night, showing the militant hooded in a black robe from head to toe, and only revealing one eye. "I cannot give my name for security reasons," he said, describing himself as the commander of the Jamaat-u

Letters to DS Editor: Deaths at RMCH

http://www.thedailystar.net/2007/05/21/d70521110594.htm   Deaths at RMCH Shahed Nasrullah, Canada I am absolutely appalled as to how the medical interns could deny care to the sick and dying patients at the RMCH. They have violated the Hippocratic Oath their actions were inhuman and unethical. They must be banned for life from practising medicine. Their action is tantamount to premeditated murder. They should be prosecuted and given the due punishment.