An extremist attack on a tribal village in the Kagrachari district of southern Bangladesh on the night of the 19th has left three people dead and 12 others injured, according to local media reports. The assailants, an unknown group armed with weapons, attacked the village, destroying several homes in the process.
Tribal groups in the region claim that the attack was carried out by an Islamic extremist group, allegedly with the support of the army. In response to the unrest, police have imposed a continuous curfew in the district to prevent further violence.
The three deceased victims were reportedly shot, but the motive behind the attack remains unclear. The injured have been hospitalized, and the situation is being closely monitored. Army units have been deployed to maintain peace and order in the Kagrachari district.
The incident has raised concerns about rising tensions and violence in the region, with authorities taking steps to stabilize the area.