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Bangladesh, US Armies Conclude Joint ‘Tiger Lightning 2026’ Military Exercise
The Bangladesh Army and US Army Pacific wrapped up the 'Tiger Lightning 2026' military exercise in Sylhet, boosting joint security and disaster response readiness
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Bangladesh, U.S. Seek Deeper Cooperation on Trade, Energy and Rohingya Crisis
Bangladesh and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to deeper cooperation in trade, investment, energy, migration and regional issues while discussing continued support for the Rohingya crisis and expanding bilateral engagement
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Bangladesh, India Agree to Reset Ties on Basis of Sovereign Equality: Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman
Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman announces Dhaka and New Delhi's mutual agreement to advance bilateral ties on sovereign equality and mutual interest, while addressing remaining bilateral irritants
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Death Toll from Japan Earthquake Rises to 30 as Rescue Efforts Continue
The death toll from the 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan, has risen to 30. Rescuers search for survivors as extreme heat threatens displaced residents
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Myanmar Approves Death Penalty for Deadly Cyber Scam Crimes
Myanmar's parliament has passed the Anti-Online Scam Law, imposing capital punishment for forced labor, torture, and deadly abuse inside cyber scam compounds
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China’s next South Asian Corridor May Begin in Bangladesh :The Interpreter
Beijing shifts strategy by proposing a flexible Bangladesh-Myanmar-China corridor, bypassing BCIM stalemates while reshaping Bay of Bengal dynamics
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Bangladesh, Maldives highlight shared climate commitment through tree-planting initiatives
Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman plants a symbolic tree in Malé, highlighting shared climate commitments and massive tree-planting programs in both nations
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North Korea Slams ASEAN Over Renewed Call for Peninsula Denuclearization
Kim Yo Jong called ASEAN's request for a denuclearised Korean Peninsula "stupid and foolish," declaring Pyongyang's nuclear state status irreversible
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Bangladesh’s Diplomacy, Not Armed Actors, Remains the Only Credible Path for Rohingya Repatriation
Analysis shows why Bangladesh’s international diplomatic efforts—rather than shifting control by the Arakan Army—remain the only viable route to safe, dignified Rohingya repatriation
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Illegal Timber Trade by Local Power Brokers Dries Up Water Sources in Bandarban's Mro Villages
An organized illegal timber syndicate backed by local power brokers is causing severe forest loss in Bandarban, drying up vital water streams for the indigenous Mro community
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23 Missing After Vietnamese Cargo Ship Sinks in South China Sea
Search and rescue efforts are underway in the South China Sea after Vietnamese cargo vessel Khoi Nguyen 18 sank near Fiery Cross Reef with 62 onboard
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‘We Have Done It’: India’s ‘Cockroach’ Protest Movement Forces Education Minister’s Exit
India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns following weeks of Gen Z-led "Cockroach" protests over widespread exam paper leaks and student outrage
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Bangladesh to work closely for stronger ASEAN, Says Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman
Bangladesh has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with ASEAN and its partners to address transnational threats, with Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman calling for stronger regional cooperation on cybersecurity, climate resilience, pandemics and supply chain security
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ASEAN Calls for Safe Passage Through Strait of Hormuz
ASEAN has urged the restoration of safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz, warning that Middle East tensions are disrupting energy markets, trade, supply chains and regional security ahead of the ASEAN Leaders' Summit
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Bangladesh, China Discuss Transport Corridors, Rohingya Repatriation at ARF Meeting
Bangladesh and China discuss expanding regional transport corridors, energy, investment, and Rohingya repatriation during a bilateral meeting at the ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila
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Myanmar, Vietnam Review Regional Cooperation Ahead of CLMV and ACMECS Summits
Vietnam’s new Ambassador to Myanmar presented credentials in Nay Pyi Taw, as both nations discussed trade, tourism, and preparations for upcoming regional summits
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"Arakan Army Blocking Rohingya Repatriation" : ASF Report
A new report by the Arakan Strategic Forum alleges the Arakan Army is implementing administrative abuses against Rohingya and hindering repatriation efforts
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India’s Top Court Declines Urgent Hearing on CJP Protest Crackdown, Raising Fears of Prolonged Unrest
India's Supreme Court refused an urgent hearing on police action against CJP student protesters, fueling concerns that unresolved grievances could intensify nationwide demonstrations
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Bangladesh Detains Three Myanmar Security Personnel Fleeing Arakan Army-Controlled Territory
BGB detains three Myanmar security personnel who swam across the Naf River using plastic containers after escaping Arakan Army custody in Rakhine State
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Cockroach Janata Party Alleges Police Brutality After Violent Crackdown on Delhi Protest
Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijit Deepke accuses Delhi Police of excessive force against student protesters, while police claim over 118 officers were injured in clashes near Parliament
