An armed robbery was reported at the home of Saudi expatriate businessman Faridul Alam, a member of Ramu Upazila BNP’s convening committee, in the Chailatali area of Ramu, Cox’s Bazar. Family members said a group of about 12 robbers arrived in a microbus around 2am on Friday, broke down the door and entered the house. They allegedly took gold jewellery, cash and Saudi riyals.

Faridul Alam alleged that the robbers carried guns, pistols, knives and other locally made weapons. He said they threatened family members while searching the home and stole about 18 bhori of gold jewellery, Tk500,000 in cash and 7,000 Saudi riyals. Several people, including a homemaker, were allegedly beaten and injured during the robbery.

Villagers reportedly approached after learning of the robbers’ presence, prompting the group to flee in the microbus. Ramu police visited the scene, and Officer-in-Charge Fazlul Haque said the incident would be investigated to identify those involved and take legal action. Faridul Alam said preparations were under way to file a case.