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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
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Myanmar Military Air Attacks Kill 30 Arakan Army Fighters in Northern Rakhine
Deadly dawn raid targets AA strongholds in Mungdaw and Buthidaung.
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Arakan Army’s Arbitrary Detention of Rohingya Intellectuals Undermines Community Leadership
The Arakan Army is intensifying its persecution of Rohingya in western Myanmar, shifting from forced displacement to the targeted detention of teachers, aid workers, and community leaders
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Yunus to Visit Malaysia for High-Level Talks on Rohingya Repatriation, Trade, and Strategic Cooperation
Dhaka pushes ASEAN role in Rohingya crisis amid broader bilateral cooperation agenda
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Chinese expert terms IAF chief's claims of downing Pakistani jets as 'self-amusement'
Cheng Xizhong, a former Chinese defence attaché in South Asia and now a senior research fellow at the Charhar Institute, described Singh’s remarks as “comical, implausible and unconvincing.”
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Arakan Army Accused of Using Civilians as Human Shields in Buthidaung
Rights groups warn AA’s tactics put civilians in direct line of fire amid looming airstrikes
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Bangladesh’s Apparel Exports to US Jump 44% in June, While China’s Drop 41%
The growth comes despite the tariff measures announced by US President Donald Trump on April 20, signaling strong demand for Bangladeshi products in the American market.
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BSF Pushes 2,055 People Into Bangladesh Since May 7, Including 173 Rohingyas
Since May 7 has climbed to 2,055. Among them are 173 Rohingyas, including 50 registered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in India.
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India Hit by Trump’s 50% Tariff Bomb, A Wake-Up Call for South Asia
This tariff hike is not merely an economic lever; it’s a geopolitical signal. It punishes India for ignoring U.S. red lines and serves as a warning to other nations trying to navigate relationships with both Washington and Moscow.
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UNICEF Forms Youth Advisory Group in Bangladesh to Strengthen Young Voices
The Young Leadership Programme was initiated at the request of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, who, in a United Nations General Assembly address last year, called for an environment where young people could thrive, innovate, and lead.
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SAARC Calls for United Push Towards Regenerative Agriculture Across South Asia
Regional leaders say regenerative agriculture can restore soil, boost farmer incomes, and build resilience for 1.8 billion South Asians
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August 5 Massacre: Rohingya Mark New Black Day Amid Escalating Atrocities by Arakan Army
Drone strikes, mass killings, and village burnings by the Arakan Army turn August 5 into a new symbol of genocide for Rohingya communities
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Myanmar’s Coup-Era Acting President Myint Swe Dies After Extended Health Battle
Myint Swe, a former general who briefly served as acting president after Myanmar’s 2021 coup, dies at 74 amid deepening national turmoil
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Flash Flood Havoc in Uttarkashi: Rescue Operations Underway as Cloudburst Wreaks Devastation
Cloudbursts in Uttarkashi district triggered flash floods and landslides, isolating villages and damaging key infrastructure as rescue efforts intensify
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Bangladesh to hold elections in February 2026, says Chief Advisor Dr Muhammad Yunus
Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus confirms polls will be held before Ramadan, promising a peaceful and inclusive transition to elected governance
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Rights groups concern over Myanmar’s Prisons Turn to Graves as Military Faces Torture Allegations
Nearly 1,900 people have died in Myanmar’s prisons since the 2021 coup, as rights groups accuse the junta of torture, medical neglect, and systemic abuse