RAB Director General AKM Shahidur Rahman -Photo: RABCHATTOGRAM, Jan 20, 2026 (BSS) – RAB Director General AKM Shahidur Rahman has announced that Jungle Salimpur area of Chattogram, a sanctuary for terrorists, will be freed from all illegal settlements and arms-holders through legal measures. Shahidur Rahman was taking to journalists after the Namaj-e-Janaza of RAB officer Motaleb Hossain, who was killed in a terrorist attack yesterday, at the RAB-7, head-office in Patenga, Chattogram today. Regarding the Jungle Salimpur, the RAB DG described it as a terrorist hideout. AKM Shahidur Rahman also highlighted the RAB's successful operations in arresting terrorists and recovering weapons since June-August 2024. Motaleb Hossain, was killed in a gunfight with terrorists during a raid in the Salimpur jungle area.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 20, 2026 14:18 UTC