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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.
Residents in Buthidaung report the detention of ten Rohingya girls by Arakan Army fighters, Families fear for their safety amid allegations of extortion
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
Australia and UNFPA announce a new AUD 16.5 million agreement to provide reproductive health and GBV support for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh through 2028
Thousands of Rohingya refugees in India face systemic exclusion, lacking formal ID for jobs and banking while living under constant threat of deportation
Bangladesh Navy and police detained 37 Rohingya refugees, including 23 children, in Sandwip after they were abandoned by traffickers while fleeing Bhasan Char
Bangladesh’s State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Iqbal Hasan Mahmud is attending the Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum in Tokyo, focusing on regional energy cooperation and investment opportunities
Indonesia's Health Ministry reports an alarming rise in youth mental health issues, with over 700,000 cases of depression and anxiety detected in recent screenings
Explore how the ongoing Rohingya crisis reshapes regional power dynamics, strains Bangladesh's resources, and creates a diplomatic deadlock between China, India, and ASEAN
Maldivian resumes direct Male–Dhaka service with twice-weekly flights
The Afghanistan vs. Sri Lanka white-ball series in the UAE has been postponed due to flight cancellations and security concerns following regional strikes. Read the full details on the rescheduling
Far-right extremism and youth radicalization via social media and encrypted apps
Thousands of Rohingya refugees in Delhi, including Shaheen Bagh and Kanchan Kunj, face systemic exclusion, wage theft, and a lack of digital access due to their stateless status
Myanmar’s military junta is reeling as secret Iranian jet fuel imports stop due to Middle East tensions
UN official Georgette Gagnon warns the Security Council that border tensions with Pakistan and Middle East conflicts are crippling Afghanistan’s economy and aid efforts
Generative Shift: RSP Landslide Signals the End of Gerontocracy in Nepal
Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman warns the Commonwealth that hosting 1.2M Rohingya is unsustainable, calling for global action on safe repatriation to Myanmar
Millions of Asian migrant workers are choosing to stay in the Gulf despite escalating conflict between Israel, Iran, and the US. Discover the economic "math" and remittance pressures keeping labor markets active in a war zone
Brent crude hits $114 following Strait of Hormuz closure; Trump dismisses volatility as markets in Asia crater
British High Commissioner Sarah Cooke meets Bangladesh’s Home Minister to discuss Rohingya repatriation, police reform, and a new agreement to curb visa fraud
