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Malay Mail
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Bangladesh to cooperate fully with Malaysia in GMRB militant group investigation
KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 — Bangladesh has pledged full cooperation to Malaysian authorities following the arrest of 36 Bangladeshi nationals in a recent security operation targeting alleged involvement in the Bangladeshi Radical Militant Group (GMRB). The Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Ministry said that the Bangladesh High Commission in Kuala Lumpur promptly engaged with the relevant Malaysian authorities and formally requested the identities of the individuals as well as information regarding the allegations brought against them. Five of the individuals have been formally charged in Malaysian courts, while the rest are undergoing further investigation or deportation processes, the ministry said in a statement yesterday. "The Bangladesh government is closely monitoring the developments, and the Bangladesh High Commission in Kuala Lumpur is in close communication with the relevant Malaysian authorities and will extend necessary support to the expatriate Bangladeshis wherever needed,' it said. The ministry also reiterated Bangladesh's firm stance against all forms of terrorism, violent extremism, and militancy, reaffirming its commitment to cooperate fully with Malaysian authorities in this regard. Yesterday, Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail reportedly said that police initially detected the group's activities through social media accounts operated by Bangladeshi nationals using Malaysian IP addresses to spread IS ideology. He said a three-phase operation between April and June led to the arrest of 36 Bangladeshi Radical Militant Group (GMRB) members, including their leader, dismantling the group's Johor-based network. — Bernama


New Straits Times
a day ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Bangladeshi militant group dismantled, other elements yet to be detected
KOTA KINABALU: Police have confirmed that the Bangladeshi Radical Militant Group (GMRB), spreading extremist beliefs and ideology among Bangladeshi in the country, has been successfully dismantled. Special Branch Deputy Director I of Bukit Aman, Datuk Ahmad Ramdzan Daud, said this followed a coordinated operation launched by the police since April, with all members of the foreign militant group now in custody. "As of now, I can say that the Bangladeshi militant group, GMRB, has been dismantled. "However, we believe there are still other militant elements yet to be detected, and that will be detailed in due course," he said when met after the graduation ceremony for the 78th Basic Police Training Programme Series 5/2025 at Sabah police headquarters today. He added that one of the main challenges to combat such movements like GRMB was due to the use of social media as a platform to recruit new members and spread extremist ideology. "Some of them (GMRB) were recruited through social media. It has become the main platform for spreading radical beliefs silently. "(As such), we must enhance our capabilities in terms of technology and cyber monitoring so that such activities can be detected earlier," he said. He also said that despite social media being an important communication tool for the public, it has now become a key weapon for foreign militants. "Social media can serve as the eyes and ears of the public for us, but at the same time, it is also being manipulated for extremist purposes. "We are doing our best to carry out our duties with a strong focus on serving the community," he said. Yesterday, Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said the militant movement based on Islamic State (IS) extremist beliefs and violent ideology used social media and messaging applications to spread their ideology, recruit new members and collect funds. He also said the group focused their efforts on recruiting Bangladeshis who worked in factories, petrol stations and construction sites. It was reported that police detained 36 Bangladeshi nationals recently. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail was quoted as saying the planned security operation, which began on April 24, was carried out in three phases in Selangor and Johor. Of those detained, five individuals have been charged under Section 4A of the Offences Relating to Terrorism (Chapter VIA) of the Penal Code in the Shah Alam and Johor Baru Sessions Courts. Another 15 people have been issued deportation orders, while 16 others are under investigation for involvement in the militant movement. Intelligence gathered by the Special Branch revealed that the group had introduced IS-inspired ideology into the country and had formed recruitment cells within their community. Saifuddin said that Malaysia would not serve as a haven or staging ground for any foreign extremist movement.


Focus Malaysia
2 days ago
- Focus Malaysia
IGP: GMRB militant group funding IS operations in Syria, Bangladesh
THE Bangladeshi Radical Militant Group (GMRB), recently dismantled by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), is believed to have been raising funds and recruiting members for the Islamic State (IS) in Syria and Bangladesh. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail said the group collected funds by charging an annual membership fee of RM500 per person, as well as other voluntary contributions based on members' financial means. Initial investigations revealed the group had between 100 and 150 members, all Bangladeshi nationals working in labour sectors such as factories, construction sites, and petrol stations across Malaysia. 'The funds collected were then transferred abroad using e-wallet applications and international money transfer services,' he told a press conference here today. Mohd Khalid added that the group also used social media platforms and messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram to recruit new members. – July 4, 2025


Malaysiakini
2 days ago
- Malaysiakini
Bangladesh militants in M'sia were funding overseas operations
The Bangladeshi Radical Militant Group (GMRB), recently dismantled by the police, is believed to have been raising funds and recruiting members for the Islamic State (IS) in Syria and Bangladesh. Inspector-General of Police Khalid Ismail said the group collected funds by charging an annual membership fee of RM500 per person, as well as other voluntary contributions based on members' financial means. Initial investigations revealed the group had...


Malaysiakini
2 days ago
- Malaysiakini
Bangladesh militants in M'sia were funding overseas operations
The Bangladeshi Radical Militant Group (GMRB), recently dismantled by the police, is believed to have been raising funds and recruiting members for the Islamic State (IS) in Syria and Bangladesh. Inspector-General of Police Khalid Ismail said the group collected funds by charging an annual membership fee of RM500 per person, as well as other voluntary contributions based on members' financial means. Initial investigations revealed the group had...