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UN must continue to evolve to fulfill collective aspiration for peace, multilateralism: CA
On UN's 80th anniversary, Chief Adviser points to Gaza 'genocide' and Rohingya plight as proof multilateralism is 'under strain'
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ASEAN Maintains Ban on Myanmar Junta leaders from Summit Over Failed Peace Plan
Foreign Ministers demand 'meaningful progress' on Five-Point Consensus; insist violence must stop before any elections.
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Bangladesh, US to work with Maldives for regional stability
Bangladesh and the US ambassadors met in Male, reaffirming a shared commitment to work with the Maldives on regional stability, combating human trafficking, and ensuring migrant worker welfare
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Pakistan's Joint Chiefs Chairman Visits Dhaka to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Pakistan's Joint Chiefs Chairman General Mirza Visits Dhaka, Holds Key Talks with Chief Adviser Yunus
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Rights Groups Urge ASEAN to Reject Myanmar ‘Sham’ election
FM, Human Rights Watch Appeal to ASEAN Leaders Ahead of Summit, Citing Junta’s ‘Reign of Terror’
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Myanmar Junta Regains Key Towns with Chinese Support and Air Power
The junta’s forces, bolstered by thousands of new recruits and advanced weaponry, have now reestablished control of the route to China, signaling a shift in battlefield momentum.
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Global Powers Diverge on 47th ASEAN Summit: Trump to Attend KL Summit, Putin Skips, Modi Dials In
PM Anwar Ibrahim confirms Donald Trump will attend the 47th ASEAN Summit in KL, while Vladimir Putin skips and Narendra Modi joins virtually. Scams and Myanmar are key agenda items
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2,000 Starlink Devices Disables Over Linked to Scam Compounds in Myanmar: SpaceX
The move follows mounting pressure from politicians and anti-trafficking advocates after reports revealed the satellite tech was enabling massive online fraud and human trafficking operations
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Bangladesh to host Afghanistan-Myanmar match on November 18
For the first time, Bangladesh will host a neutral international match on November 18, demonstrating its growing capability as a regional football hub.
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Kuwaiti Association Signs Agreement with UNHCR to Support Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh
Kuwait's Tanmiah Association partners with UNHCR to provide vital medical supplies, medicines, and vaccinations to approximately 15,000 Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar.
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South Korea Pledges $5 Million to UNHCR for Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh
More than 1.16 million Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char remain dependent on humanitarian aid, eight years after fleeing violence in Myanmar.
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Myanmar Junta Strengthens Defenses in Rakhine as Arakan Army Advances Toward Sittwe
Analysts believe that rather than launching an offensive, the junta’s main objective is to hold Sittwe, where its Western Command headquarters and other key administrative offices are based.
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Bangladesh, Kuwait hold 1st political consultations, pledge stronger ties
Bangladesh and Kuwait Pledge Stronger Ties in First-Ever Political Consultations; Agree to Boost Defence, Trade, and Energy Cooperation
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Dhaka Airport Fire Halts Garment Exports, Losses Could Reach $1 Billion
Massive Fire at Dhaka Airport Cargo Complex Deals 'Devastating' Blow to Garment Sector; Industry Fears $1 Billion Loss
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Myanmar's Military Raids 'KK Park' Scam Hub, Seizes Starlink receivers
Raid on notorious compound follows AFP probe into illicit Starlink use; junta reports 30 receivers seized, while AFP previously identified nearly 80 on one roof.
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Bay of Bengal Nations Ride Crest of Festive Travel Wave 2025
Unprecedented 2025 Festive Surge: Bay of Bengal Nations Including India, Sri Lanka & Thailand See Major Travel Boom
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Dhaka Airport Cargo Village Smolders a Day After Huge Blaze
Multiple investigations underway after 37 fire units battle inferno; 25 Ansar members injured, flight operations back to normal
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Myanmar Junta Using Starvation as Weapon: UN Envoy
Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun accuses military of engineering a food crisis by blocking aid and destroying farmland to force public submission, warning 15.2 million will face food insecurity
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Rohingya Boat Departures Triple as Funding Cuts Deepen Crisis in Camps ; UNHCR warns
At least 1,088 Rohingya, including 87 children, set out from Bangladesh by boat between January and June this year, heading towards Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
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Myanmar Junta Chief Admits Nationwide Election Impossible
In a Stark Admission, Junta Chief Concedes Lack of Control Prevents Nationwide Election