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Myanmar Junta Eases election Rules to Keep Parties in the Race
Regime cuts constituency requirement for national parties as deadline looms; critics call polls a sham
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ARNC Leader Slams Arakan Army Chief’s Allegations as Desperate Propaganda to Cover Up Crimes
Nay San Lwin says Arakan Army twisting his words to conceal abuses against Rohingya civilians
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Reuters Probe Exposes Human Trafficking and Online Scam Hubs on Thai-Myanmar Border
Thousands forced into cyber fraud under brutal captivity as Chinese gangs exploit trafficking victims with militia protection
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World Bank Launches $700m Projects for Rohingya and Host Communities
The two flagship initiatives — the Host and Rohingya Enhancement of Lives Project (HELP) and the Inclusive Services and Opportunities Project (ISO) — will run until 2028, focusing on disaster resilience, health, education, livelihoods, and social protection.
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Rohingya Crisis Can Only Be Resolved in Myanmar: CA’s Press Secretary
Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary emphasizes safe, voluntary return ahead of UN conference on September 30
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No UAE Visa Ban on Bangladeshis, Says Dhaka’s Envoy
His statement came after a website, uaevisaonline.com, claimed that nine countries, including Bangladesh, were facing a visa ban.
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Myanmar Delegation Joins 8th China-Myanmar Ministerial Talks on Law Enforcement and Security Cooperation
Union Minister Lt-Gen Tun Tun Naung led Myanmar’s delegation to Beijing and Shanghai for high-level meetings, MoU signing, and regional security forums
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India’s BSF Pushes 28 People Into Bangladesh, Including 12 Rohingyas
With the latest incidents, the total number of people — both Rohingyas and Indian nationals — forced across the border since May 7 has risen to at least 2,219. Among them are at least 212 Rohingyas, including 50 registered with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in India.
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Indian govt removes documentary on July Uprising from YouTube citing national security
The film, 36 July: States Versus People, directed by Soumitra Dastidar, premiered in Bangladesh this August and was first aired on Ekattor TV on August 4, according to a report by The Times of India.
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Bangladesh, UNDP Sign $31.6m Project for Inclusive Development in CHT
The signing coincides with the 19th anniversary of the 1997 CHT Peace Accord, with Bangladesh reaffirming its commitment to its full implementation, according to a UNDP release.
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Interim PM Karki Commits to Elections, Anti-Corruption Push Following Gen Z Uprising
The protests — branded “Gen Z demonstrations” by organizers — left 72 dead and more than 2,100 injured, while arson and vandalism damaged major government institutions, including the prime minister’s office, Supreme Court, parliament building, and private properties such as luxury hotels.
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Yunus Seeks Dutch Support as Rohingya Crisis Faces Funding Shortfall
During a courtesy call by newly appointed Dutch Ambassador Boris van Bommel at the State Guest House Jamuna on Wednesday (Sept 18), Yunus highlighted the scale of the crisis and appealed for stronger international assistance.
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CA Yunus to Begin UNGA Visit Sept 22; Rohingya Crisis, Reforms, Democracy Top Agenda
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus will attend the UN General Assembly from September 22–October 2, focusing on reforms, democracy, and the Rohingya crisis
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Arakan Army Commander Threatens to “Wipe Out” Rohingya Over Leaked Massacre Evidence
An Arakan Army commander warned Rohingya leaders in Buthidaung that communities could be “wiped out” if evidence of massacres continues reaching the outside world
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Trump Names India, Pakistan, Myanmar, 20 Others as Major Drug Transit Countries
US President Donald Trump lists 23 countries, including India, Pakistan, and Myanmar, as major drug transit or producing nations in his annual report to Congress
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Myanmar’s Children Trapped in Rising Violence as Military Targets Schools and Hospitals
Reports indicate a shocking 400 percent rise in violence against minors between 2020 and 2023, with 500 children killed or maimed in 2022 and the toll climbing to 861 in 2023.
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Good Governance, Women’s Empowerment Key to CHT Development: CHT Affairs Adviser
The adviser also highlighted new initiatives to modernise 200 schools in the region, including multimedia classrooms, digital content creation, and improved network facilities.
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Nepal Gen Z protesters return to streets, seek Karki's resignation
On Sunday night, demonstrators led by Sudan Gurung — a prominent figure in the Gen Z-led movement — gathered outside the Prime Minister’s residence in Baluwatar, chanting slogans and warning of intensified protests.
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Arakan Army Assisting Cross-Border Drug Smuggling into Bangladesh: BGB
Colonel Mohiuddin Ahmed stated that drug smuggling from Myanmar into Bangladesh is on the rise, with nearly 80 percent of narcotics now entering the country through maritime routes. Most of the drugs—particularly yaba and crystal meth (ice)—are being trafficked via the Naf River and the Bay of Bengal.
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Kidnappings, Drug Trafficking Replace Murders as New Threat in Rohingya Settlements
Authorities say that targeted killings have decreased since the arrest of Ataullah Jununi, the elusive leader of the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA), along with ten of his close aides in March. Yet, the apparent lull in homicides masks a deeper problem: the proliferation of abductions, extortion, and drug smuggling.