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Myanmar Becomes the New Frontline in the Rare Earth Power Struggle: Asian Age Analysis
As ethnic rebels disrupt Beijing’s dominance, India and the Quad eye a strategic opening in the critical mineral supply chain
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Bangladesh envoy in New Delhi faces mob threats
A group of Indian nationals staged a protest outside the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi, issuing threats against High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah. Read more on the diplomatic incident
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Sri Lanka Enters Public Phase of 5G Connectivity with Launch by Dialog Axiata and SLT-Mobitel
Sri Lanka enters the 5G era with commercial launches by Dialog Axiata and SLT-Mobitel, promising faster data, IoT integration, and a boost to the digital economy
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The Digital Pyre: How Algorithmic Incitement Ignited a Siege on Bangladesh’s Fourth Estate
Prothom Alo and The Daily Star offices in Dhaka face face arson and vandalism, Discover how social media disinformation and expatriate incitement led to a direct assault on Bangladesh’s press freedomn and vandalism,
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Repatriation Only Sustainable Solution to Rohingya Crisis: Speakers
Speakers at an international conference in Dhaka emphasize that voluntary repatriation to Myanmar is the only viable long-term solution to the Rohingya crisis
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ICJ to Hold Public Hearings in Rohingya Genocide Case Against Myanmar
During the first week of proceedings, The Gambia — a predominantly Muslim West African nation that brought the case — will present its arguments from January 12 to 15. Myanmar will then respond from January 16 to 20.
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Bangladesh July uprising leader Hadi dies from bullet wounds in Singapore
Hadi, who was vocal against what he described as Indian hegemony and was aspiring to contest as an independent candidate from Dhaka-8 in the upcoming Jatiya Sangsad elections, was shot in the head on December 12 while campaigning in the city.
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ASEAN Foreign Ministers to Meet Dec 22 to Address Cambodia–Thailand Border Tensions
ASEAN foreign ministers will meet in Kuala Lumpur on Dec 22 to broker a truce between Cambodia and Thailand. Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim leads the diplomatic push for restraint
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Tokyo Ranks Second in Global Power City Index, Achieves Highest-Ever Position
Tokyo has surpassed New York to rank 2nd in the Global Power City Index (GPCI). Discover how cultural appeal and livability drove Tokyo's record-breaking performance
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EU to Deploy Up to 200 Observers for Bangladesh’s 13th Parliamentary Polls: EC
The European Union will deploy 175–200 election observers for Bangladesh's 13th parliamentary polls following a tripartite agreement with the EC and Foreign Ministry
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Aid Reductions Leave Rohingya Children Vulnerable to Marriage, Labor and Trafficking: AP Investigation
Deep funding shortfalls, led by reductions in U.S. assistance, have dismantled child protection services and schools, leaving 1.2 million refugees in a desperate spiral
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Myanmar’s Garment Sector “Woven in Fear” Human Rights Group Warns
Human Rights Report Uncovers Over 600 Allegations of Abuse in Myanmar Factories Since Military Coup
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Bangladesh sets Guinness record with largest flag-carrying parachute display on Victory Day
On the 54th Victory Day, 54 skydivers from the armed forces and BIDA set a Guinness World Record by performing the world’s largest flag-carrying parachute display at Tejgaon Airport.
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Rohingya Camp Waste Destroys Hundreds of Acres of Farmland
Toxic wastewater and plastic waste from Rohingya refugee camps have rendered hundreds of acres of farmland in Ukhiya and Teknaf barren, leaving over a thousand local farmers in financial distress.
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EU announces additional €29m aid for Myanmar crisis and Rohingya refugees
The European Union has allocated €14 million specifically to support the resilience of Rohingya refugees and host communities in Bangladesh as part of a larger €29 million regional aid package.
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Bangladesh's Victory Day observed nationwide with tributes to Liberation War martyrs
Victory Day commemorates December 16, 1971, when Pakistani occupation forces surrendered after a nine-month-long war, paving the way for Bangladesh’s independence.
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Pollution is not ‘new normal’: The Jakarta Post
Experts Urge Collective Action as Routine Pollution Fails to Spur Government-Only Solutions
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Myanmar Secures Third SEA Games Gold in Billiards
Myanmar defeated Singapore to win the men’s billiards team gold, marking the country's third gold medal at the XXXIII SEA Games in Thailand
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It is very difficult to carry out repatriation now: Chinese Ambassador on Rohingya Repatriation
Ambassador Yao Wen stresses need for ceasefire in Myanmar, calls for coordinated international effort; China commits $2.5M via UNHCR for Rohingya LPG supply
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Bangladesh observes Martyred Intellectuals Day
Darkest Chapter: Commemorating the Nation's Brightest Minds Systematically Killed by Occupation Forces