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Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin raised these points during a meeting with his Pakistani counterpart, Amna Baloch, held in Dhaka on Thursday—the first such diplomatic engagement between the two countries in nearly 15 years.
Bangladesh is currently sheltering more than 1.2 million Rohingya refugees in overcrowded camps in Cox’s Bazar and on Bhasan Char Island.
The announcement was met with cautious interest, as families gathered outside Yangon’s Insein Prison early in the morning, hoping to reunite with loved ones. Among those to be released are 13 foreign nationals who will be deported, though no further details were provided on their identities or charges.
Projects such as the India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway and the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project, both of which originate or pass through the Northeast, have been highlighted as vital initiatives not only for trade, but for securing India's strategic flanks.
The agreement, spanning an initial five-year period, aims to empower media ecosystems through high-quality, multilingual news coverage in Arabic, German, English, and Spanish
Dealings with Arakan Army, secret meetings, and the betrayal of democratic values
The rescued youths, many just 16 and 17 years old and primarily from Ukhiya in Cox’s Bazar, were lured with promises of better lives and lucrative jobs abroad. Instead, they were smuggled into Myanmar via Teknaf and detained as illegal immigrants after being intercepted by the Myanmar Army during a dangerous sea crossing.
Under the direction of the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh, Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, a specialized joint rescue and medical team consisting of personnel from the Bangladesh Army, Navy, Air Force, and civilian doctors has been operating in Naypyidaw since (April 1). Their mission: to deliver lifesaving aid, medical services, and critical recovery support to Myanmar in its darkest hour.
Abdullah, who succeeded Mahathir Mohamad in 2003, was known for championing moderate Islam, launching an anti-corruption campaign, and promoting economic modernization in the Muslim-majority nation.
A team comprising Army rescue personnel, doctors, nurses, and fire service officials departed Myanmar on Sunday aboard the Bangladesh Navy Ship BNS Somudra Avijan. They are scheduled to arrive in Chattogram on Tuesday, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
From the rhythmic beats of Dhaka’s Pohela Boishakh to the water-soaked streets of Bangkok’s Songkran, the spirit of renewal and unity echoed across borders.
According to a press release from Bangladesh's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the individuals were detained by Myanmar authorities after being trafficked toward Malaysia by unscrupulous agents.
The term “Baisabi” is a symbolic blend of three traditional festivals: Bijhu (Chakma), Sangrai (Marma), and Baisu (Tripura).
The vessel carried over 120 metric tons of essential relief items, including 75.5 metric tons of dry food, hygiene kits, safe drinking water, tents, and various emergency supplies.
The declaration, addressed separately to the United Nations, the international community, Muslim nations and organizations like the OIC, and the government of Bangladesh, called for urgent steps to halt what was described as genocide in Gaza and to ensure justice through international legal channels.
One of the most shocking findings is a nearly 3,000% rise in child abductions, many of whom were coerced into military training.
Initially seen as a potential obstacle for Bangladesh’s regional trade, analysts now suggest that the long-term repercussions may hit India harder, resulting in lost revenue and damaged regional goodwill.
According to the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), more than half of the military strikes occurred after April 2 — the date when warring sides had agreed to a temporary truce to allow humanitarian relief in disaster-hit regions.
According to a joint report by UNDP and UN Women, around 5,000 hectares of forest in Ukhiya and Teknaf have been lost since 2017. This destruction has caused soil erosion, increased landslide risks, and pushed wildlife out of their natural habitats.
Rather than focusing on relief efforts, the junta has reportedly escalated attacks on resistance-held areas, using the disaster as cover to bomb opposition strongholds and obstruct humanitarian assistance.
