Army Raids UPDF Hideout in Rangamati Hills; Gunfire Exchanged, Weapons Recovered
Bangladesh Army conducted a raid on a suspected UPDF hideout in the remote hills of Baghaichhari, Rangamati. The operation led to a gunfight between army personnel and the alleged militants. Security forces recovered an AK-47 rifle, additional firearms, and ammunition. No confirmed casualties or arrests have been reported yet. The operation is part of the ongoing Operation Uttaran, aimed at removing insurgent activities from the Chittagong Hill Tracts.
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Rangamati (Baghaichhari Upazila), 29 July 2025 — In a coordinated operation early this morning, the Bangladesh Army carried out a raid on a suspected hideout of the United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF) in a remote hilly region of Baghaichhari Upazila, Rangamati District. The operation, confirmed via Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), took place around 9:45 a.m. and is part of ongoing security efforts under Operation Uttaran to curb insurgent activities in the Chittagong Hill Tracts
During the raid, troops encountered armed resistance, triggering an exchange of gunfire with alleged UPDF members hiding in the area. The terrain of Baghaichhari is known for its rugged hills, making the operation both strategic and challenging
By the time security forces secured the site, they had recovered a significant cache of weaponry—including at least one AK‑47 rifle, additional firearms, and ammunition. Military-grade equipment was also seized during the sweep
According to ISPR updates, the operation was still ongoing at the time of the media release, and no official confirmation regarding casualties or arrests has been made public. Further information is expected as the mission progresses
UPDF representatives have dismissed the event, with a spokesperson calling it a “staged drama”, although these claims remain unverified
This operation is part of sustained security efforts—often referred to under Operation Uttaran—aimed at neutralizing armed groups including UPDF and Shanti Bahini in the Chittagong Hill Tracts region. The objective is to stabilize the area, seize arms depots, and disrupt insurgent logistics
Over recent years, security forces have made multiple targeted raids across Rangamati, Khagrachhari, and Bandarban districts, recovering weapons and arresting militants in associated operations
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Baghaichhari Upazila, Rangamati |
| Date & Time | 29 July 2025, Operation began ~9:45 a.m. |
| Target | Suspected UPDF hideout |
| Encounter | Exchange of gunfire reported |
| Seized Items | AK‑47 rifle, firearms, ammunition, equipment |
| Casualties/Arrests | None confirmed; investigation ongoing |
The operation underscores mounting government efforts to dismantle insurgent strongholds in the region. With previous confrontations and weapon seizures making headlines, today’s raid signals continued determination by Bangladesh’s security agencies to stabilize the Chittagong Hill Tracts and deter future militant activity.
By Sayani Mishra
