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50,000 Rohingya Gather Near Bangladesh Border as Rakhine Conflict Escalates
Bangladesh braces as Rohingya flee escalating clashes between Myanmar army and Arakan Army
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Myanmar election to begin December 28: Junta
Junta sets December 28 as start of long-delayed election, but conflict and rejection cloud legitimacy.
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Rice Prices Surge in India After Bangladesh Removes Import Duty
India sees retail rice prices spike as Bangladesh rushes to import 500,000 tonnes duty-free
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Rohingyas must return to Myanmar: Khalilur Rahman
Ahead of UN summit, Dhaka renews calls for safe and dignified return of Rohingyas to Myanmar
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September 30 International Conference Seen as Pivotal Opportunity to Advance Rohingya Repatriation: Khalilur Rahman
Bangladesh facilitates Rohingya representation as global leaders prepare for a sustainable solution
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Bangladesh belongs to all, no division by race or religion : Army Chief
Army chief pledges protection of all faiths and equal rights for citizens
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Assam Allows Border Residents to Carry Firearms, Raising Concerns in Bangladesh
Bangladesh warns of risks as Assam opens access to firearms in vulnerable frontier areas
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Rohingya Shop Owners in Maungdaw Accuse Arakan Army of Extortion and Excessive Taxation
Rohingya in Maungdaw allege new wave of economic persecution under Arakan Army rule
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Unplanned Waste Disposal from Rohingya Camp Threatens Farmland in Ukhiya
Residents allege that since the establishment of the Rohingya camps, fertile land around Army Road and nearby villages has been turned into dumping grounds.
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UN rights chief asks Sri Lanka to prosecute war crimes
In a report to the UN Human Rights Council on Wednesday, Türk said President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s administration could restore Sri Lanka’s global image by addressing long-standing accountability issues.
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Hunger Crisis Deepens in Myanmar’s Rakhine State Amid Conflict and Aid Cuts
The humanitarian situation has worsened following the U.S. government’s decision earlier this year to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
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US report claims Bangladesh’s human rights situation is stable
US rights report says Bangladesh’s political shift eased unrest, but entrenched violations persist.
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Myanmar Air Strike on Civilian Convoy Near Mandalay Leaves At Least Eight Dead
Two-hour bombardment turns stranded convoy into smoking wreckage, witnesses say.
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Hundreds of Rohingya Forced to Stand for Hours Under Scorching Sun in Maungdaw by Arakan Army
Witnesses say AA held entire Rohingya village under extreme heat without food or water
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Malaysia concerned with Bangladesh’s burden to cater Rohingyas : PM Anwar Ibrahim
PM Anwar Ibrahim praises Bangladesh’s role, calls for urgent repatriation talks and regional action to end Rohingya plight.
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UN Investigators Uncover Evidence of Systematic Torture in Myanmar Detention Facilities
UN investigators uncover evidence of brutal abuse, including electric shocks and strangulation, implicating senior military leaders.
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Malaysian university awards honorary doctorate to Prof Mohammad Yunus
The honour was conferred by the university’s chancellor at a ceremony held Wednesday at the UKM auditorium, reports BSS. Upon his arrival, Professor Yunus was warmly received by the chancellor.
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Bangladesh, Malaysia Sign 5 MoUs and 3 Notes to Boost Energy, Defence, Trade, and Education Cooperation
Five MoUs and three notes aim to boost trade, security, and human capital between Bangladesh and Malaysia
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Arakan Army Vows to Block Junta’s Planned Elections in Rakhine
Arakan Army says polls will not be allowed in its territories, calling them meaningless for Rakhine people.
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Rahul Gandhi Among Over 100 Opposition MPs Detained in Delhi Protests Over Election Commission Bias Allegations
Rahul Gandhi, other opposition leaders arrested during protests over alleged electoral manipulation