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Dr. Yunus Welcomes UN Support in Bangladesh’s Probe into Enforced Disappearances
Dr. Yunus noted that despite facing threats, the commission continues to play a vital role and confirmed that its tenure is being extended until December.
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Myanmar Junta Jails 221 Journalists in Systematic Crackdown: ICNL Report
The report highlights the junta’s use of nine different laws—chief among them charges related to “false news” and “incitement”—to suppress press freedom.
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Myanmar Earthquake Causes $11 Billion in Damage, Wipes Out 2.5% of GDP: World Bank
Quake hits conflict-torn economy hard, with Naypyidaw and Mandalay suffering worst losses as GDP contracts 2.5% and inflation soars above 34%
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Bangladesh Tops South Asia in Gender Equality, Ranks 24th Globally in WEF’s 2025 Gender Gap Index
Bangladesh leads South Asia in gender parity for the ninth consecutive year, outpacing India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka in the World Economic Forum’s annual index.
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Junta to Arakan Army: Rohingya Trapped in a New Cycle of Forced Displacement
Arakan Army orders mass eviction of Rohingya from six villages amid monsoon chaos, fueling fears of a new phase of ethnic cleansing under non-junta forces
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“No Fingerprint, No Food”: Rohingya Refugees Face Aid Cuts Amid Biometric Dispute
In Nayapara and Kutupalong camps, at least 400 families — comprising over 2,000 individuals — have been denied food rations, cooking gas, hygiene supplies, and access to healthcare since March, after declining to provide fingerprints and iris scans during UNHCR’s latest “registration update.”
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Myanmar on the ‘path to self-destruction’ if violence does not end : UN Envoy
In Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar, where most Rohingya refugees live, aid cuts have reduced access to food and education. With up to 80 per cent of Rohingya living in poverty, Bishop stressed the urgency of addressing the crisis.
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'Many Died' as Air India plane with 242 on board crashes near India's Ahmedabad airport
Among the 242 people on board were 217 adults and 11 children. Air India said 169 passengers were Indian nationals, while others included 53 Britons, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian.
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Yunus Warns of Rohingya Youth ‘Explosion’ Amid Aid Cuts at Chatham House
At Chatham House, interim Prime Minister Muhammad Yunus urges urgent international action to avoid unrest in Rohingya camps and outlines plans for Bangladesh’s democratic revival
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BGB Rescues Abducted Bangladeshi Citizen from Myanmar Border
The victim, identified as Dulal, son of Ezahar Ali from Baganpara village in Alikadam upazila of Bandarban, was abducted on June 3 from the Poyamhuri border area.
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U.S. Urges Inclusion of Arakan Army in Rohingya Repatriation Talks at United Nations
As the Arakan Army consolidates control in Rakhine, Washington calls for its inclusion in repatriation talks—despite allegations of rights abuses
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Myanmar’s Provocation: Dhaka Seeks Int’l Support to Avert Regional Instability
As Myanmar's military shells land in Bangladesh, Dhaka calls on the global community to act — before regional peace unravels
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From Shelter to Scandal: India’s Treatment of Rohingya Sparks Backlash
The backlash intensified following a chilling incident in early May 2025. On May 6, Delhi police detained 43 Rohingya refugees, many of whom held valid United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) cards, under the pretext of biometric verification.
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Myanmar Junta Plans Elections in 267 Townships Amid Conflict and International Criticism
The UEC, speaking to CNI Burmese, said the upcoming vote would use a combination of the first-past-the-post and proportional representation systems. The junta also plans to introduce electronic voting for the first time.
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India Faces Trade Disruption After Withdrawing Transshipment Deal with Bangladesh
The transshipment agreement, officially revoked by India on April 8, had allowed Bangladesh to export goods to third countries using Indian land ports and airports.
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Blindfolded, Deported, Forgotten: Rohingya Families Fear the Same Fate
The incident, allegedly occurring on May 8, has drawn international condemnation, including from Amnesty International, which called it “a grave violation of international law.”
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China-Myanmar Celebrate 75 Years of Ties, Vow to Build Shared Future
Expressing appreciation for China’s ongoing support, Min Aung Hlaing thanked the Chinese government for its assistance in peace efforts, economic and social development, and its role in providing aid during Myanmar’s recent earthquake relief efforts.
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Trump Slaps New Travel Ban on Myanmar, Citing Security and Vetting Concerns
The executive order specifically flags Myanmar for its inadequate passport control systems and the government's inability to cooperate on information sharing required for U.S. visa issuance.
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Yunus Denounces 'Rakhine Corridor' Claim, Vows Continued Push for Rohingya Repatriation
Prof Yunus assured the public that such misinformation will not distract his administration from their ongoing efforts to resolve the Rohingya crisis. “Do not be misled in any way. Despite this propaganda, we will not deviate from our goal,” he added.
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Rohingya Refugee Camp Schools in Bangladesh Face Shutdown Amid Aid Crisis
“Due to the global aid funding crisis, UNICEF has had to make difficult decisions impacting early education services for Rohingya refugee children,” the agency said in a statement.