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Rising Fuel Costs Force Myanmar, Vietnam to Cancel Flights
Myanmar and Vietnam Airlines scale back domestic operations as Middle East instability drives up jet fuel prices
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Global South Economies Reel as Gulf Conflict Triggers Energy Shock
Developing nations in Asia and Africa face rising fuel prices and fiscal strain as the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict disrupts Gulf energy supplies and the Strait of Hormuz
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Rohingya Crisis Needs Global Coordination: State Minister Shama Obaid
State Minister Shama Obaid accuses the Sheikh Hasina administration of leaving the Rohingya crisis "volatile"
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WFP Introduces Needs-Based Food Aid System for Rohingya in Bangladesh
Starting April, the World Food Programme will transition to a vulnerability-based rationing system to ensure the most at-risk households receive prioritized support in the ninth year of the crisis
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Bangladesh Reaffirms Global Fight Against Racism at UN Assembly
Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman reiterates Bangladesh’s commitment to combating racism at the UN, highlighting crises in Gaza, Rakhine, and migrant rights
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US lawmaker moves to recognize Pakistan’s 1971 atrocities as genocide
US Congressman Greg Landsman has introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives seeking formal recognition of the 1971 atrocities by Pakistani forces and their collaborators as genocide.
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WFP to Cut Rohingya Food Aid in Bangladesh Amid Funding Crisis
The highly vulnerable group will continue to receive $12, while moderately vulnerable individuals will receive $10, and the least vulnerable will receive $7 per month.
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Pakistan, Afghanistan Agree to Eid Ceasefire Amid Rising Tensions
Pakistani Information Minister Attaullah Tarar announced on Wednesday that the ceasefire will take effect from midnight Thursday and continue until midnight Tuesday. He said the initiative was made at the request of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkiye.
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Bangladesh Seeks UK Support for Police Reform and Rohingya Repatriation
The request was raised during a bilateral meeting between Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed and UK Minister of State for Home Affairs Lord Hanson on Tuesday, held on the sidelines of the Global Fraud Summit 2026 at the Vienna International Centre.
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Bangladesh Reaffirms Global Commitment to Women’s Justice and Empowerment at UN CSW70
At the UN CSW70 in New York, Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman reaffirmed Bangladesh's commitment to women’s justice, highlighting their role in peacekeeping and inclusive national policies.
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Kabul Hospital Strike Leaves 400 Dead, Afghanistan Blames Pakistan
Afghanistan’s deputy government spokesperson Hamdullah Fitrat said the death toll had reached at least 400, with around 250 others injured. He added that most of the victims were patients receiving treatment at the facility.
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Rohingya Population in Cox’s Bazar Jumps by 179,000 in One Year: UNHCR
As of February 28, the total number of Rohingya refugees stands at 1,184,864, up from just over one million a year earlier. The surge reflects both continued arrivals from Myanmar and a steady rise in births within the camps.
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Rohingya Trapped in Escalating Between Myanmar Military and Arakan Army : US Report
The 2026 USCIRF report warns of a worsening humanitarian crisis in Rakhine State, with 150,000 Rohingya fleeing to Bangladesh amid indiscriminate attacks and forced conscription
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Sri Lanka launches “Love Sri Lanka, Always” global tourism campaign to attract year-round visitors
Sri Lanka’s "Love Sri Lanka, Always" campaign. Repositioning the island as a year-round destination through cultural festivals, wildlife, and digital storytelling
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Middle East conflict disrupts Ramadan date supply in Southeast Asia
Escalating Middle East tensions disrupt shipping routes, causing prices for Iranian dates and nuts to surge at Jakarta's Tanah Abang Market ahead of Ramadan
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USDP Chairman Khin Yi Elected Speaker as Myanmar’s Junta-Backed Lower House Convenes
USDP Chairman and former general Khin Yi has been elected Speaker of Myanmar’s Lower House as the junta-backed parliament convenes in Naypyitaw following controversial elections
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PM Tarique Rahman congratulates Bangladesh on ODI series win over Pakistan
PM Tarique Rahman congratulated the Bangladesh cricket team for their 2-1 ODI series victory against Pakistan, praising the team's fighting spirit and resilience at Mirpur
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Bangladesh to launch first study on drug-resistant malaria in Rohingya camps
Bangladesh launches its first genetic study to detect drug-resistant malaria in Rohingya camps, Led by icddr,b and NMEP, the research aims to protect the 2030 elimination goal.
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Ten Rohingya Girls Detained by Arakan Army in Rakhine’s Buthidaung
Residents in Buthidaung report the detention of ten Rohingya girls by Arakan Army fighters, Families fear for their safety amid allegations of extortion
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Energy Alarm in Asia as Gulf Conflict Cuts Nearly a Fifth of Global LNG Supply
Escalating Middle East conflict shuts the Strait of Hormuz, cutting 19% of global LNG exports, Singapore and Asian markets face supply disruptions as Shell and Qatar Energy declare force majeure
