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Rohingya and Other Myanmar Minorities Reclaim the Human Rights Council’s Attention
The UN Human Rights Council adopts a landmark resolution recognizing Rohingya rights and condemning Myanmar military atrocities
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Rohingya Influx and Hill Cutting Put Over 200,000 Lives at Risk in Cox’s Bazar
As illegal hill cutting accelerates with Rohingya influx, over two lakh people in Cox’s Bazar face growing risk of deadly landslides
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Fresh Ethnic Clashes in Myanmar’s Chin State Push Over 3,000 Refugees into Mizoram
Over 3,000 refugees flee to Mizoram as rival anti-junta Chin militias clash violently near India’s northeastern frontier
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Rohingya Repatriation is a collective Responsibility of International Community : Bangladesh at UN Human Rights Council
Speaking at the 59th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, Ambassador Tareq Md Ariful Islam, Bangladesh’s Permanent Representative to the UN Office, underlined the need for global action and accountability in resolving the protracted crisis that has strained Bangladesh's resources and stability for years.
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Yunus Urges Japan to Boost Ties in Youth Development, Rohingya Aid, and Sea Economy
During the discussion, Prof Yunus highlighted the strategic importance of the Matarbari project, calling it “the most important region for our country’s future,” and stressed Bangladesh’s ambition to become a sea-based economy. He urged greater Japanese support in developing maritime infrastructure and skills.
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UN to Host High-Level Rohingya Conference in September Amid Mounting Urgency
"Seven years after fleeing genocide, over a million Rohingya remain stuck in limbo — now, the world’s last best chance to act may come this September in New York."
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Govt Fast-Tracks E-Learning in 100 CHT Schools by Year-End: CA Yunus Pushes Tech-Based Education Uplift
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus orders e-learning rollout in 100 remote schools across the Chittagong Hill Tracts by 2025 to bridge education inequality
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Blindfolded, Bound, and Abandoned: India Accused of 'State-Orchestrated Drowning' of Rohingya Christians in Midnight Deportation Horror
India faces global outrage after reports it forcibly expelled Rohingya Christian refugees into international waters without warning or support
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Bangladesh Beats Myanmar in AFC Qualifier, Makes History with First-Ever Asian Cup Berth
The Bengal Tigresses, led by a brilliant brace from winger Ritu Porna Chakma, clinched the top spot in Group C with two wins in two games.
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Stop Unlawful Rohingya Deportations to Bangladesh Immediately: Amnesty to India
Amnesty International slams India for abandoning Rohingya refugees in open waters and forcibly returning them to Bangladesh
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Bangladesh Target Another Big Win against Myanmar in AFC Qualifiers
After a dominant 7-0 win over Bahrain in their opening match, Bangladesh are looking to carry forward their momentum.
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Yunus, Rubio Pledge Deeper US-Bangladesh Economic Cooperation and Regional Stability in Indo-Pacific
Chief Adviser Yunus and US Secretary of State Rubio speak on reforms, trade, and regional stability in a key phone call ahead of Bangladesh’s 2026 elections
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Delhi Minister’s Anti-Immigrant Remarks Draw Fire for Undermining Human Rights and South Asian Diplomacy
As Delhi’s Industries Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa targets undocumented Rohingya and Bangladeshi communities in inflammatory remarks, critics warn of deepening communal rhetoric, diplomatic fallout, and the erosion of India’s constitutional and humanitarian values.
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UN Human Rights Office to Open in Bangladesh Under Three-Year Agreement to support Reforms
Amid transitional governance and international scrutiny, Bangladesh moves to host the UN Human Rights Office for the first time—sparking both hope and hesitation among political and civil society actors.
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India Imposes New Restrictions on Bangladeshi Jute and Fabric Imports via Land Ports
According to a notification issued on Thursday(26 June), the restricted items now include jute products, flax tow and waste, jute and other bast fibres, single and multiple jute yarns, woven fabrics of flax, and unbleached woven fabrics of jute.
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Belarus Supplying Air Defense Systems to Myanmar Junta, Rights Group Reveals
Leaked documents reviewed by JFM indicate significant and ongoing military collaboration between the two authoritarian regimes.
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Community schools offer hope for Rohingya refugee children
Human Rights Watch (HRW), in a report this week, warned that these funding cuts have “worsened the already existing education crisis.”
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Pressure Without Support: US NGO Asks Bangladesh to Bear Rohingya Education Burden
As Human Rights Watch calls for expanded Rohingya schooling access, Bangladesh pushes back—citing donor hypocrisy, legal constraints, and rising insecurity amid dwindling global aid.
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Myanmar junta ‘kills 471 civilians with 552 airstrikes’ since quake
Despite claiming a ceasefire for disaster relief, Myanmar’s military has intensified airstrikes since the March 28 quake, killing nearly 500 civilians and injuring almost 1,000—including children and teachers
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Bangladesh Becomes First South Asian Nation to Join UN Water Convention for Transboundary Cooperation
Bangladesh becomes the first South Asian nation to accede to the UN Water Convention, marking a strategic step toward regional water security and climate resilience.