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Sixteen Bangladeshi fishermen from Lakshmipur, Noakhali, and Cox’s Bazar are being held at Akyab Police Station after the Myanmar Coast Guard seized their trawler in the Bay of Bengal, local authorities have been alerted for their release
Pakistan and China issue a joint 5-point initiative calling for an immediate ceasefire, protection of Iranian sovereignty, and secure waterways in the Gulf
The Maldives formally rejects the UK-Mauritius deal to transfer the Chagos Islands, citing historical claims and "overlooked" interests, President Muizzu signals potential ICJ legal action as Indian Ocean tensions escalate
Min Aung Hlaing appoints loyalist Ye Win Oo as Commander-in-Chief, bypassing Gen, Soe Win to secure his grip on power ahead of Myanmar's presidential transition.
Asia faces a severe economic shock as the Iran-US-Israel conflict disrupts oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, devaluing regional currencies and spiking fuel costs
Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman reveals Bangladesh has shared data for 829,036 Rohingya with Myanmar, While 354,751 are verified, ongoing conflict halts immediate repatriation
A projectile strike near Adchit al-Qusayr has killed an Indonesian UN peacekeeper and injured others, UNIFIL has launched an investigation into the unknown origin of the blast amid rising border tensions
Thousands of Rohingya refugee students in Cox’s Bazar sit for their first-ever matriculation exams under the EBRR, marking a major milestone for formal education
Myanmar’s Lower House nominates junta chief Min Aung Hlaing for vice-presidency, signaling a shift to formal civilian rule as Ye Win Oo takes over the military
Singapore, Australia, and Japan lead 66 WTO members in adopting the first global digital trade framework, The pact bans customs duties on electronic transmissions and slashes transaction costs.
Tens of thousands join the "No Kings" movement in the largest single-day protest in US history, targeting President Trump’s immigration, Iran conflict, and governance policies
Former Nepal PM K.P. Sharma Oli and ex-Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak arrested following an inquiry into the deadly suppression of last year's anti-corruption protests
Acting President Min Aung Hlaing commemorates the victims of the 2025 Mandalay earthquake, reporting that 80% of rehabilitation is complete following the $3.79B disaster
UN Secretary-General António Guterres reaffirmed support for Bangladesh and welcomed an invitation to visit during talks with the foreign minister at UN headquarters
The 35-year-old leader, widely known as Balen, was appointed prime minister by President Ram Chandra Paudel on Friday. His party, the Rastriya Swatantra Party, secured 182 seats in the 275-member parliament in the March 5 election.
Bangladesh has been listed among friendly nations whose vessels may receive controlled transit through the Strait of Hormuz as Iran regulates shipping amid Middle East tensions
A Rohingya youth was critically injured in a suspected landmine explosion near the Myanmar border in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar while fishing near the Naf River, officials said
Bangladesh celebrates its 56th Independence Day with nationwide ceremonies, rallies and cultural programmes, honoring the martyrs of the 1971 Liberation War
Siaha district authorities ban unauthorized fuel exports to Myanmar. New rules cap purchases at 500L for petrol and 1,000L for diesel to prevent domestic shortages
British actress Lena Headey uses her Eid-ul-Fitr message to advocate for "Free Palestine" and draw global attention to the displaced Rohingya community
