Unrestrained stone extraction in at least 200 streambeds strewn across the hills of Bandarban is jeopardising the livelihoods of 11 ethnic groups and taking a toll on the biological diversity of the forest, according to a study.

He chose to live in seclusion in a remote temple to attain Buddhist wisdom. Most of his time was devoted to religious rites, prayers and meditation. His family members and locals say it's out of question that he had any enmity with anyone. May all beings be happy -- this was what the monk wanted like any other Bouddha Bhikkhu.

Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) yesterday recovered three unexploded mortar shells from a place near the

Border Guard Bangladesh in Bandarban's remote Thanchi upazila came under mortar shell attacks last night.