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EU Pushes for Political Resolution to Rohingya Crisis: Ambassador
EU reiterates support for safe, voluntary repatriation while urging a political path forward despite conflict in Rakhine
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US Sanctions Myanmar Warlord as Online Scams and Human Trafficking Deepen Wartime Crisis
Washington targets Myanmar’s Karen National Army and its leaders for running global scam and trafficking networks amid wartime collapse
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Russia Offers Mediation as India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate Over Kashmir
Lavrov holds calls with both New Delhi and Islamabad as bilateral treaties collapse and tensions rise after deadly attack
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Prolonged Rohingya crisis may destabilise region: Foreign Affairs Adviser
Foreign affairs adviser Touhid Hossain urges global stakeholders to take decisive action as repatriation hopes fade
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Bangladesh will not engage in proxy war with Myanmar: Special Envoy
Khalilur Rahman rebuffs proxy war claims, emphasizes neutrality and humanitarian aid amid Myanmar conflict
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UN Rights Commissioner Condemns Relentless Attacks on Civilians as Myanmar Junta Defies Ceasefire
Volker Türk condemns continued air strikes and civilian attacks by Myanmar’s junta, urges international action amid post-quake humanitarian emergency.
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Canada’s Indo-Pacific Trade Envoy Paul Thoppil Arrives in Bangladesh to Bolster Economic Ties
Canadian trade envoy Paul Thoppil to explore investment and political engagement during pivotal Dhaka visit.
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Myanmar Slams Jamaat e Islami's Proposal for Independent Arakan State
Junta rejects Islamist party’s call for Rohingya state as “blatant violation” of sovereignty, raising new diplomatic friction in South Asia
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Arakan Army’s Crackdown Sparks New Rohingya flee to Bangladesh
According to accounts from Rohingya refugees, the AA has been subjecting them to killings, enforced disappearances, forced labor, and using them as human shields.
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Malaysia Set to Reopen Labour Market for Bangladeshi Workers
This development has been welcomed by ordinary members of the Bangladesh Association of International Recruiting Agencies (BAIRA), who have expressed gratitude to the Advisor and the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment for reviving negotiations.
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Nordic Ambassadors Reaffirm Commitment to Inclusive Development in Chittagong Hill Tracts
“We are proud to see the enduring impact of Denmark’s long-standing partnership with UNDP in the Chittagong Hill Tracts,” said Danish Ambassador Christian Brix Møller.
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Bangladesh Engages Myanmar Junta, Arakan Army on Stability and Rohingya Repatriation
Since November 2023, more than 113,000 Rohingya refugees have fled into Bangladesh, pushing the total refugee population to approximately 1.3 million.
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Talent and Hard Work of Workers Fuel National Progress: Dr Yunus
Reflecting on the significance of May Day, Dr Yunus expressed hope that if the current spirit of solidarity continues, the dream of a discrimination-free Bangladesh—envisioned during the July-August movement by students, workers, and the public—will soon become a reality.
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Pakistan Warns of Imminent Indian Strike over Kashmir Tensions
Islamabad has issued a stark warning of an imminent Indian military strike, citing credible intelligence and pledging a decisive response amid rising cross-border tensions.
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Humanitarian Corridor in Arakan Marks First Step Towards Sustainable Rohingya Repatriation
A newly established humanitarian corridor in Myanmar’s Rakhine State offers fresh hope for the voluntary return of Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh.
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Rohingya Crisis Deepens as Arakan Army Persecution Triggers Mass Exodus into Bangladesh
Brutal persecution by the Arakan Army in Myanmar’s Rakhine State is driving thousands of Rohingyas into Bangladesh every day
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Tripura Protestors Spark Controversy with Aggressive Claims on Bangladeshi Soil: CHT Not Up for Negotiation
Protestors from India's Tripura region threaten to seize CHT and Cox's Bazar, challenging Bangladesh's sovereignty.
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Despite Talks with Arakan Army, New Rohingya Influx Puts Bangladesh Under Mounting Pressure
Bangladesh faces growing strain as 113,000 new Rohingya arrive despite quiet diplomacy with Arakan Army.
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Tribal Narratives on 'Islamic Terrorism' Are Drawing Israel’s Eye to Bangladesh!
It is part of a larger, calculated anti-national campaign designed to internationalize the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) issue and align it with a broader anti-Muslim and anti-Bangladesh rhetoric — with Israel, a state currently facing intense global criticism for its aggression in Palestine, at the center of the narrative.
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Thousands Displaced as Jayawijaya Battles Widespread Flooding Crisis, call state emergency
Jayawijaya Regency in Papua, Indonesia faces severe flooding linked to La Niña, forcing thousands to flee, with emergency measures underway to address the crisis.