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Mizo Support in Bangladesh Rekindles the Dream of ‘Zoland’
Humanitarian aid from India’s Mizo groups to tribal families in Bangladesh raises alarms about cross-border ethnic nationalism
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India Forced 43 Rohingya Refugees Overboard into Andaman Sea
the refugees were loaded onto a naval vessel from New Delhi and later forced to swim to shore with only life jackets. Eyewitnesses and family members say the group included 15 Rohingya Christians, who face double persecution—first as an ethnic minority targeted by Myanmar’s military regime and again as religious minorities within the largely Muslim Rohingya community
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CHT Touted as Hub for Scientific Breakthroughs at International Bioscience Conference
Speaking as the chief guest at the District Tourism Corporation Hall, Supradip Chakma urged young scientists to explore the CHT’s vast ecological, agricultural, and freshwater resources to make transformative discoveries
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Rakhine’s War-Affected Women Face Rising Trauma and Global Neglect
Rights groups report that women in Rakhine are living under immense psychological strain, with little to no access to healthcare or trauma support. Some have lost children, parents, or entire families.
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UN Condemns India for Alleged Violation of International Law in Rohingya Refugee Expulsion
Andrews warned. “India must immediately and unequivocally repudiate these acts, halt all deportations to Myanmar, and hold those responsible accountable.”
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Opium Empire: Myanmar’s Drug Boom Fuels Instability Across South and Southeast Asia
As Afghanistan’s heroin pipeline shuts down, Myanmar’s war economy expands into the vacuum
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Bhutan Emerges Champion at South Asia Youth Judo Tournament with 23 Medals
With six gold medals and a strong home performance, Bhutan leads regional judo’s rising tide
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EU Demands Accountability After Myanmar Junta Airstrike Kills 22 Children in School Massacre
EU labels bombing of Sagaing school a massacre, calls for justice as images of dead children shock the world
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Bangladesh Protests Border 'Push-ins'; Sends Diplomatic Note to India
Calling the incident a serious human rights violation, the BGB Director General said, “These individuals are registered with UNHCR in India and possess identity cards. Forcing them into Bangladesh is a clear breach of international refugee protocols.”
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India fighting with Pakistan, Sending Myanmar Citizens to Bangladesh
Critics decry deportation of Muslim refugees as communal policy amid Myanmar violence and Bangladesh burden
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Bangladesh-Nepal Ties Strengthen as Yunus Proposes Regional Integration Plan
The meeting underscored the growing consensus on the need for a regional economic corridor to harness collective resources and shared ambitions. Yunus cited the Bangladesh-Nepal-India Tripartite Power Sales Agreement, signed in October 2024, which allows Bangladesh to import 40MW of hydropower from Nepal through Indian transmission lines
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India Accused of Dumping Rohingya Refugees at Sea in Secret Deportation Drive, Supreme Court Silent Until July
Petitioners allege women and children blindfolded, tied, and abandoned in international waters near Myanmar
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Books, Blood, and Bombs: 20 Children Killed in Myanmar Junta School Airstrike
Ceasefire in name only: Junta airstrike turns primary school into a graveyard
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Modernization of Kaptai Lake Key to Uplifting Hill Tracts Economy: Livestock Adviser
Farida Akhter has underscored the critical need to protect and modernize Kaptai Lake, describing it as a “national asset” vital to the livelihood of thousands of families dependent on fishing and trade in the region
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Arakan Army Fires on Bangladeshi Fishermen, Injures Two and Detains Three in Naf River
Cross-border attack by Myanmar-based insurgents escalates security concerns in Teknaf region
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Third-Party Voices No Longer Enough to Secure Rohingya Rights and Repatriation
As decades of displacement and disenfranchisement persist, the Rohingya community faces a critical choice: build its own political voice or remain defined by others
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UK Parliament Hears Urgent Plea for Rohingya Justice as Survivors Demand Global Accountability
In a historic hearing, British lawmakers and Rohingya survivors unite to demand legal accountability, expanded aid, and dignified repatriation
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Assam CM Confirms Rohingya Pushbacks into Bangladesh Without Legal Process
This marks a significant shift in policy. “We have now decided we will not bring them inside the country. We will push them back. Pushing them back is a new phenomenon,” Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
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Myanmar Junta Chief first time Meets Xi Jinping as Civil War Deepens
State media from both countries confirmed the encounter, underscoring China’s continued strategic engagement with Myanmar’s military regime despite international sanctions, widespread human rights abuses, and ongoing armed conflict.
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Global Celebrations of Buddha Purnima Highlight Timeless Message of Peace and Harmony
The day marks the birth, enlightenment, and passing away (Parinirvana) of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, whose timeless message of peace, compassion, and mindfulness continues to resonate across cultures and generations.