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UN Says World's Forced Displacement Due to Conflict Tops 117 Million
Forced displacement reaches an unprecedented 117 million people globally, UNHCR warns of severe funding gaps and rising instability in the Middle East and Africa.
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Bangladesh, Canada can work to promote eco-tourism: Minister Dipen Dewan
Minister Dipen Dewan and a Canadian delegation discuss strengthening eco-tourism, climate resilience, and community empowerment in the Chattogram Hill Tracts (CHT)
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Myanmar 'considering good things' for detained Suu Kyi : Thai Foreign Minister
Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow reports that Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing is considering "good things" for detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi
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Five Malaysia-Bound Tankers Turn Back After US Warning on Iranian Oil
At least five tankers carrying suspected Iranian crude, including the Suezmax Kariz, reversed course toward Southeast Asia after US warnings
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BNP Urges China’s Stronger Role in Resolving Rohingya Crisis
Senior BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul meets Chinese VP Han Zheng in Beijing to discuss the Rohingya humanitarian crisis, Teesta water-sharing, and bilateral healthcare cooperation
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Myanmar President Sets 100-Day Deadline for Peace Talks with Armed Groups
President Min Aung Hlaing announces a July 31 deadline for anti-government armed groups and the PDF to enter peace dialogues and join a "legal framework" to ensure national stability
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Foreign Research or Strategic Influence? Steve Ross’s Activities in Bangladesh Raise Questions
Washington analyst Steve Ross’s frequent visits to Bangladesh and meetings with high-level officials spark debate over foreign influence on Rohingya repatriation policy and border security
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Bangladesh, EU discuss trade, FTA, Rohingya issues
Bangladesh and the EU initial the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) in Brussels
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Magnitude 4.3 Earthquake Hits Myanmar Near Thai Border
4.3 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar early Tuesday morning, 560km from Mae Hong Son,no immediate damage or casualties reported
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Bangladesh calls for SAARC revival to unlock South Asia’s potential: FM Khalilur Rahman
Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman emphasizes the need to revitalize SAARC, boost intra-regional trade, and resolve the Rohingya crisis through diplomacy
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Power Shift in Myanmar: "Old Generals, New Clothes"
In a historic reshuffle, Gen. Ye Win Oo succeeds Min Aung Hlaing as Myanmar's military chief
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Myanmar frees former president Win Myint in mass New Year amnesty
Myanmar’s military junta has released former president Win Myint as part of a New Year amnesty of 4,500 prisoners, while Aung San Suu Kyi remains in detention
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‘Gerrymandering’ in India’s Assam cuts Muslim representation before vote: Al Jazeera
As Assam heads to the polls, critics and Al Jazeera reports highlight how the 2023 redrawing of electoral boundaries has significantly reduced the number of Muslim-majority seats, sparking fears of political marginalization
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Bangladesh Praises Pakistan’s Diplomatic Role in Gulf Crisis at Antalya Forum
Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman meets Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum to discuss Middle East stability and bilateral ties
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Myanmar Junta Cuts Aung San Suu Kyi’s Sentence in New Year Amnesty
Myanmar's military junta reduces Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi’s 27-year sentence by four and a half years as part of a New Year amnesty involving 4,500 prisoners
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Myanmar Frees Over 4,000 Prisoners, Reduces Sentences in Annual Amnesty
Myanmar’s military-led government has granted amnesty to 4,335 prisoners, reduced sentences including those of high-profile detainees, and commuted death penalties as part of its traditional New Year clemency
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Durable Solution to Rohingya Crisis Lies in Rakhine, Says Bangladesh Foreign Minister
Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman says a lasting solution to the Rohingya crisis lies in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, urging stronger global efforts for safe and voluntary repatriation during the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026
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Saudi-funded food aid programme launches for Rohingya, host communities in Cox’s Bazar
KS relief and ISDE Bangladesh launch a massive food assistance program in Cox’s Bazar, providing essential supplies to 60,000 Rohingya and host community families.
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Uncertainty Lingers as Teknaf Land Port Reopening Fails to Kickstart Trade
Despite the government's official reopening of Teknaf Land Port, trade remains at a standstill due to security risks in Myanmar's Rakhine State and logistical hurdles
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Morality, Realism, and Parliamentary Debate: Where Does Consistency End and Statecraft Begin?
As Bangladesh navigates its post-uprising transition, the friction between young lawmakers and seasoned politicians reveals a deeper struggle over the soul of the Constitution