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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
Myanmar and Vietnam Airlines scale back domestic operations as Middle East instability drives up jet fuel prices
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
State Minister Shama Obaid accuses the Sheikh Hasina administration of leaving the Rohingya crisis "volatile"
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
Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman reiterates Bangladesh’s commitment to combating racism at the UN, highlighting crises in Gaza, Rakhine, and migrant rights
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Sri Lanka’s "Love Sri Lanka, Always" campaign. Repositioning the island as a year-round destination through cultural festivals, wildlife, and digital storytelling
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
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
