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When Land Is Not Solid: Rethinking the Bengal Delta in an Age of Rising Seas
As climate change threatens to submerge vast areas, the secret to the Bengal Delta’s survival may lie in its ancient relationship with Himalayan sediment
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Norway Pledges $1 Million to Support Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh
Norway announces a $1 million contribution to support 1.2 million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, focusing on protection, life-saving aid, and self-reliance initiatives
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Indonesia Steps Up Airport Health Screenings After Nipah Virus Cases in India
Indonesia steps up health screenings at Bali and Jakarta airports after Nipah virus cases in India
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EU Allocates €63m in Humanitarian Aid for Myanmar Crisis, Rohingya Refugees
The EU has announced a €63 million aid package for those affected by the Myanmar conflict, with significant funding for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh and Southeast Asia
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Sri Lanka Blocks UNHCR Access to Detained Rohingya Refugees
Sri Lanka faces criticism for blocking UNHCR access to over 100 Rohingya refugees, including children, detained at a military airbase in Mullaitivu for more than a year
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UN Chief Warns of Deepening Myanmar Crisis on 5th Anniversary of Military Takeover
UN Chief Warns of Worsening Myanmar Crisis on 5th Anniversary of Military Coup
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Two Thai Air Force Pilots Killed in Training Aircraft Crash in Northern Thailand
Two Royal Thai Air Force pilots died Thursday after their AT-6TH aircraft crashed during a training mission in Chiang Mai's Chom Thong district
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Starmer Seeks ‘Sophisticated’ Reset in UK–China Ties During Beijing Visit
British PM Keir Starmer meets President Xi Jinping in Beijing, marking the first UK leader visit in 8 years. Focus includes trade, security, and human rights
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Hpa-an, Pindaya and Kalaw Highlight Myanmar’s Tourism Potential at ASEAN Awards 2026
Discover how Hpa-an, Pindaya, and Kalaw secured top honors at the ASEAN Tourism Awards 2026, highlighting Myanmar’s growth in sustainable and community-focused tourism
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Rohingyas with passports are not citizens: Foreign adviser
Bangladesh Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain clarifies that 69,000 Rohingyas with Bangladeshi passports are not citizens
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‘Disneyland Thailand’ in Eastern Economic Corridor Feasible, PPP Study Underway: Deputy PM
Beyond Theme Parks, Project to Include 80,000-Seat Stadium and Concert Hall, No Casino Planned
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CA Yunus inaugurates e-learning programme in CHT schools
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus inaugurates a phased e-learning initiative for 149 schools in Chittagong Hill Tracts to bridge the digital divide and fix teacher shortages
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Two Bangladeshi teenagers Fishermen Injured by Myanmar Gunfire Along Teknaf Border
Border Violence Escalates, Myanmar Gunfire Hits Bangladeshi Teenagers in Naf
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Myanmar Nationalists Rally in Yangon as ICJ Hears Rohingya Genocide Case
Hundreds of nationalists and monks gathered in Yangon to protest ICJ genocide charges against Myanmar
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Rights Groups Report Nearly 6,000 Killed in Iran Protest Crackdown
Rights groups report at least 5,848 killed and 41,000+ arrested in Iran's recent protest crackdown
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Pakistan, Myanmar Agree to Expand Trade, Investment and Tourism Ties
Pakistan and Myanmar sign a key MoU in Islamabad to bolster bilateral cooperation in trade, agriculture, and religious tourism following high-level talks
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Sir Mark Tully: A Gentle Voice for Truth That Stood with Bangladesh
Explore his fearless reporting on the 1971 Liberation War and his lifelong commitment to South Asian journalism
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Youth Majority, Old Guard Candidates: Nepal’s Election Exposes Generational Gap
Despite a youth-driven uprising in 2025, Nepal's March 5 elections see established parties fielding senior candidates over 60, highlighting a persistent generational divide
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APHR Urges ASEAN Chair Philippines to Rethink Strategy on Myanmar
The ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) calls on the Philippines to shift its approach to the Myanmar crisis, rejecting the junta's fraudulent elections and engaging with democratic leaders
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Bangladesh Rejects Myanmar’s ICJ Claims, Reaffirms Rohingya Identity and Right to Return
Dhaka firmly rejects Myanmar’s ICJ submissions labeling Rohingya as "Bengalis." The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirms their ethnic identity and demands a safe, dignified return to Rakhine