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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
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
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
Andrews warned. “India must immediately and unequivocally repudiate these acts, halt all deportations to Myanmar, and hold those responsible accountable.”
As Afghanistan’s heroin pipeline shuts down, Myanmar’s war economy expands into the vacuum
With six gold medals and a strong home performance, Bhutan leads regional judo’s rising tide
EU labels bombing of Sagaing school a massacre, calls for justice as images of dead children shock the world
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.”
Critics decry deportation of Muslim refugees as communal policy amid Myanmar violence and Bangladesh burden
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
Petitioners allege women and children blindfolded, tied, and abandoned in international waters near Myanmar
Ceasefire in name only: Junta airstrike turns primary school into a graveyard
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
Cross-border attack by Myanmar-based insurgents escalates security concerns in Teknaf region
As decades of displacement and disenfranchisement persist, the Rohingya community faces a critical choice: build its own political voice or remain defined by others
In a historic hearing, British lawmakers and Rohingya survivors unite to demand legal accountability, expanded aid, and dignified repatriation
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.
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.
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.
According to Pakistan’s military, the strikes targeted key Indian installations, including a BrahMos missile storage site and airbases in Pathankot and Udhampur, both located in India-administered Kashmir.
