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Thailand arrests monk over alleged $3m temple embezzlement scandal
Thai authorities arrest a former abbot of a 14th-century Ayutthaya temple for embezzling $3 million, sparking renewed scrutiny of Buddhist clergy misconduct
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Dhaka asks Delhi to hand over fugitives to improve bilateral ties
Bangladesh's Information and Broadcasting Adviser Zahed Ur Rahman states that India's handover of former PM Sheikh Hasina and convicted fugitives is a crucial condition for easing bilateral relations
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Bangladesh’s sovereign outlook raised to stable by Moody’s
Moody’s shifts Bangladesh's sovereign outlook to stable on rising reserves and eased pressures, as the WTO warns LDCs of global trade fragmentation risks
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Bangladesh repatriates 168 nationals detained in Libya
Bangladesh brings back 168 nationals detained in Libya's Ganfuda Centre via Buraq Air with support from the IOM and foreign ministries
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Norway announces investigations into telecom Telenor’s work with Myanmar junta
Telenor Headquarters in Finland / Collceted
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Bangladesh, China discuss economic corridor, energy and infrastructure cooperation
Bangladesh and China discuss cooperation on the proposed economic corridor, infrastructure, energy, Mongla Port, Chinese Economic Zone and human-resource development
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Cash shortage drives withdrawal fees higher in Myanmar’s Rakhine
A worsening cash shortage in Myanmar’s Rakhine State has pushed money withdrawal fees to as high as 6% as conflict disrupts banking, trade and cash flows
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Chevron keen to invest more in Bangladesh gas sector
Chevron has expressed interest in expanding investment in Bangladesh’s gas sector, including exploring new fields and increasing investment in existing gas assets
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Myanmar military airstrikes in Bago region kill two civilians, shelling injures displaced person
Recent military artillery, drone, and airstrikes in Myanmar's Bago and Sagaing regions have left two civilians dead and a displaced person injured
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Indonesian passenger ship sinks in Java Sea, 140 people missing
Rescuers are searching for 140 missing people after the Virgo Transport 8 passenger ship sank in the Java Sea. Operations are heavily hampered by rough weather and 2.5-metre waves
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Myanmar revokes UN envoy Kyaw Moe Tun’s status
Myanmar government has formally revoked the status of UN permanent representative Kyaw Moe Tun, accusing him of illegal activities, fund misuse, and ties to the parallel National Unity Government
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BRICS Drops Common Currency Plan, De-Dollarization with Local Currencies
BRICS nations confirm no current proposal for a common currency, choosing instead to expand local-currency trade settlements and integrate digital payment networks
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Stolen Bangladesh lemurs reportedly found at Ambani’s Vantara; claim denied
Bangladesh CID investigates cross-border trafficking of ring-tailed lemurs stolen from Gazipur Safari Park to India's Vantara, while the wildlife center denies involvement and calls for DNA verification
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Myanmar's critical minerals link civil war to global supply chains: Crisis Group
A new International Crisis Group report reveals how Myanmar’s jade, tin, gold, and rare earths fund its civil war and connect to global tech, EV, and defense markets
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Myanmar airport closed after rebel drone strike
Myanmar’s Mandalay International Airport has been temporarily closed after six drones targeted the facility, disrupting flights and raising security concerns
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No scope to send representative to BRICS summit in India: State Minister Humaiun Kobir
Bangladesh will not send a delegation to the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. State Minister Humaiun Kobir clarified the invitation was for the BIMSTEC Chair, not Dhaka directly
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Myanmar attacks Thandwe from air and sea, forcing coastal residents to flee
Myanmer warships and aircraft strike coastal villages and Ngapali Beach in Arakan State, killing civilians and sparking fresh displacement amid escalating clashes with the Arakan Army
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Bangladesh, India seek stronger defense ties and regional stability
Bangladesh and India reaffirm commitments to expand military cooperation, joint training, and maritime security following key bilateral talks in Dhaka
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Khumi Chin Leaders Reject Arakan Army’s Arakan-Language Push in Paletwa
Global Khumi Organization and local leaders warn that imposing an Arakanese-language curriculum in Paletwa, Chin State, violates indigenous rights and threatens local cultural identity
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Indonesia Searches for 5 Journalists Missing Near Anak Krakatau volcano
Search and rescue teams in Indonesia are searching for 8 people, including 5 journalists, who went missing while heading to cover the eruption of the Anak Krakatau volcano