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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.
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.
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.
Victory Day commemorates December 16, 1971, when Pakistani occupation forces surrendered after a nine-month-long war, paving the way for Bangladesh’s independence.
Experts Urge Collective Action as Routine Pollution Fails to Spur Government-Only Solutions
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
Ambassador Yao Wen stresses need for ceasefire in Myanmar, calls for coordinated international effort; China commits $2.5M via UNHCR for Rohingya LPG supply
Darkest Chapter: Commemorating the Nation's Brightest Minds Systematically Killed by Occupation Forces
Dhaka Expresses Deep Concern Over Escalating Violence and IHL Violations in Conflict-Hit Region
The ISPR confirmed the incident in a Facebook post around 10:00 pm, saying, “6 peacekeepers of Bangladesh Army killed, 8 injured in UN base attack by terrorists in Abei, Sudan today Saturday.
The UN said the funds will be mobilised over the next four years to address urgent humanitarian needs, including food, healthcare, shelter, clean water and support for displaced families.
The attack took place late Wednesday in an area currently controlled by the ethnic Arakan Army (AA) in western Rakhine State, UNB reported. Around 80 others were injured when a military jet reportedly dropped two bombs on the hospital compound.
Malaysian PM and ASEAN Chair Anwar Ibrahim speaks with Hun Manet and Anutin Charnvirakul to de-escalate Cambodia-Thailand border tensions, emphasizing dialogue and regional stability
Reports allege the Arakan Army (AA) is transforming former Rohingya villages in Maungdaw, Rathedaung, and Buthidaung into Rakhine-only settlements, displacing over 170,000 more Rohingya into Bangladesh since July 2024
The Burma Human Rights Network (BHRN) calls for an urgent UN arms embargo, ICC referral, and a halt to all military aid to Myanmar's junta, citing escalating, decades-long persecution of Rohingya and other Muslim minorities. Over 1.3 million Rohingya refugees are in Bangladesh
The polling stations have been set up at Myanmar Embassies, Permanent Mission Offices, and Consulates-General in different countries, allowing overseas citizens to participate in the national electoral process.
The Royal Thai Army launched targeted strikes on Cambodian military positions and suspected scam-network bases, citing an immediate threat from troop buildup.
India's Ministry of External Affairs calls for a transparent and genuinely participatory election in conflict-torn Myanmar, emphasizing that all political actors must be included for democratic legitimacy
In the tumultuous years before 1948, British and AFPFL leaders overlooked Arakan (Rakhine). Learn how this neglect and rising nationalism led Muslim leaders to seek a political "nationality" and autonomy, culminating in the assertion of the Rohingya identity
Humanitarian Collaboration Aims to Reduce Deforestation and Improve Living Standards in Bangladesh
