An army soldier has been killed and another injured in an IED explosion in Bandarban's Ruma upazila.
The deceased was identified as Monnaf Hossain Raju, 21.
The incident took place at Chhilopi para in Ruma upazila at 1:30pm on Friday, said a media statement of Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Saturday.
The IED (Improvised Explosive Device), planted by separatists of KNF (Kuki-Chin National Front), hit an army patrol team when they were on their way to Paynum Para area for distribution of fresh water and food saline from Bhipi Para TOB.
Soldier Monnaf Hossain Raju and Soldier Md Rezaul received serious injuries in several parts of their bodies by sprinters of IED.
They were shifted to Chittagong Combined Military Hospital by air force helicopter on an urgent basis for treatment where Monnaf succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment.
Chief of Army Staff General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed expressed shock at the death of the soldier and conveyed his condolences to his family, the statement said.