Regional
UNHCR Chief Meets Myanmar Ministers on Rohingya Repatriation
UNHCR’s Filippo Grandi met Myanmar junta ministers in Nay Pyi Taw to push forward the long-delayed Rohingya repatriation process, stalled since 2017
Regional
Stay updated with the latest news, in-depth reports, and exclusive coverage from our Regional section. Currently there are a total of 2,114 articles in this category.
Latest in Regional
Regional
Rice, Land, and Genocide: New Study Links Myanmar’s Brutality Against Rohingya to Economic Motives
A groundbreaking study by top global economists shows Myanmar’s violence against the Rohingya was systematic, economically motivated, and far more brutal than crackdowns on other ethnic groups
Regional
Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli Resigns as Youth Protests Intensify
Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has stepped down after furious protesters set fire to his residence, deepening the country’s worst political crisis in years
Regional
Nepal lifts social media ban after 19 killed in protests
Nepal’s government has lifted its ban on social media after mass protests turned deadly, leaving at least 19 dead and over 100 injured
Regional
Myanmar Junta’s Brutal Campaign Kills 73 Women in August: BWU Report
A new report by the Burmese Women’s Union (BWU) reveals that Myanmar’s junta killed at least 73 women in August through airstrikes, shelling, and other brutal tactics
Regional
Nepal in Turmoil as GEN Z Protests Turn Violent; Demonstrators Storm Parliament
Nepal’s capital erupts into chaos as Gen Z-led protests over corruption and social media restrictions turn violent, leaving at least one dead and prompting a curfew
Regional
Bangladesh Ranks Sixth in South Asia for Internet Usage: ADB Report
Despite strong mobile phone penetration, Bangladesh lags behind neighbors in internet usage, highlighting persistent digital gaps in South Asia
Regional
Starlink-Powered Digital Classrooms to Transform 100 Schools in CHT: Supradip Chakma
Bangladesh has begun rolling out Starlink-powered digital classrooms across 100 schools in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, a landmark step to bridge the education gap in one of the country’s most remote regions
Regional
Nation faces pressure from major powers, vows to further strengthen ties with China: Min Aung Hlaing
Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing has hailed ties with China as “the highest ever,” pledging deeper cooperation even as his regime faces growing sanctions, isolation, and armed resistance at home
Regional
USCIRF Condemns India’s Expulsion of Rohingya Refugees to Myanmar
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has strongly condemned India’s recent expulsion of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar and Bengali Muslims to Bangladesh
Regional
WFP Warns of Looming Funding Collapse for Rohingya Aid by November
The World Food Programme (WFP) warns food assistance for nearly one million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh could stop by November unless urgent funding is secured
Regional
Indonesia Protests Turn Deadly After Police Crackdown
Troops have been deployed across Jakarta and several other cities, including Surabaya, Bandung, Yogyakarta, and Makassar. Authorities have also restricted TikTok’s livestream feature, which had been used to organize demonstrations.
Regional
UN Pledges Support for Bangladesh’s February Elections
UN Resident Coordinator Gwyn Lewis conveyed the assurance during a meeting with Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka, according to a statement from the Chief Advisor’s Office (CAO).
Regional
BROUK Seeks Inclusion of Arakan Army Crimes in Argentine Court Rohingya Genocide Case
Rohingya rights group seeks global accountability for Arakan Army atrocities
Regional
Bhutan’s Fragile Peace Under Siege as South Asia’s Drug Networks Target Its Youth
Rising drug arrests expose Bhutan’s growing vulnerability to South Asia’s narcotics trade
Regional
APHR proposes Asean-led conference with Bangladesh and China to resolve Rohingya crisis
ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) has proposed a high-level ASEAN-Bangladesh-China summit to resolve the Rohingya crisis
Regional
UN Rights Chief Warns of Renewed Atrocities in Myanmar’s Rakhine
The High Commissioner stressed that both Myanmar’s military and the Arakan Army have operated with near total impunity, perpetuating “an endless cycle of suffering.” Drawing explicit parallels to 2017
Regional
EU Launches First-Ever Twinning Project in Bangladesh to Strengthen Public Audit System
€2M partnership with Poland aims to boost accountability in public finance
Regional
Myanmar Junta Chief Thanks Xi Jinping for Pressuring Ethnic Armed Groups
Min Aung Hlaing openly credits Beijing for shaping battlefield outcomes
Regional
82 percent Rohingya Women in Cox’s Bazar Camps Express Desire for Safe Repatriation to Myanmar: ActionAid Study
A new ActionAid Bangladesh study reveals that most Rohingya women in Cox’s Bazar refugee camps wish to return to Myanmar if safe, dignified repatriation is guaranteed, highlighting urgent gender-sensitive protection needs