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Heavy Clashes Erupt Between ARSA and AA in Northern Buthidaung Township, Myanmar
According to reports from ARSA representatives, their forces launched a targeted attack on AA members using a variety of munitions.
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Bangladesh, China Must Cooperate to Resolve Rohingya Crisis: Adviser Touhid Hossain
Speaking at the event titled "Our Shared Vision for Peace, Stability, and Prosperity," Hossain highlighted the mutual interests of both nations in resolving the ongoing conflict and called for wholehearted collaboration to achieve a sustainable resolution.
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Amit Shah Pledges to drive out Illegal Rohingyas, Calls for BJP’s Victory
Addressing a public meeting in the Tri Nagar assembly constituency on Saturday( January 25), Shah urged voters to back BJP candidate Tilak Ram Gupta, emphasizing the party’s commitment to addressing key issues plaguing the city.
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Myanmar's Landmine Threat: A Persistent Danger for Bangladesh Border Residents
The incident has sparked renewed fears among residents in Naikhongchhari. Muhammad Mazharul Islam, the Upazila Executive Officer, suggested that the injured individuals may have crossed the border intentionally or unintentionally, perhaps with malicious intent.
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We’ve lost all hope’: Rohingya trapped as Bangladesh closes Myanmar border
Muslim refugees fleeing persecution in Myanmar are being detained and forced back by Bangladeshi border guards
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Bangladesh Emerges as a Key Partner in China’s Neighborhood Diplomatic policy
During formal discussions at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi highlighted Bangladesh’s “important position” in China’s neighbourhood diplomacy.
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Garment Workers Face Exploitation Amid Myanmar Junta’s Oppression
According to Myanmar Labour News, workers at Wonderful Apparel Co. earn a daily wage of just 10,000 Kyat (US$4.70) and are forced to work through the night.
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CA Yunus Calls for Renewed Global Focus on Rohingya Crisis
During the meeting, Yunus proposed hosting a major global conference later this year to spotlight the crisis and mobilize support for long-term solutions.
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Myanmar Junta Exploits Street kids in Desperate Conscription Drive
“We see hardly any people living on the streets these days. We have heard that they were snatched by patrolling junta soldiers and forcibly recruited into the Myanmar military,” a resident told The Irrawaddy.
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USAID Launches Initiative to Boost Resilience in Rohingya-Impacted Regions of Bangladesh
In addition to addressing humanitarian challenges, the program seeks to bolster community resilience against natural disasters, which pose a recurring threat in these vulnerable areas.
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Interim Government Reconstitutes Monitoring Committee for CHT Peace Accord
According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs on (12 January), Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain has been appointed as the convener of the committee.
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Arakan Army Demands Commission on Border Trade!
Since the beginning of the new year, no cargo ships from Myanmar have been able to dock at Teknaf port, a key hub for trade between the two nations.
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ASEAN Urges Myanmar Junta to Prioritize Ceasefire Over Elections
Myanmar has been in turmoil since the military seized power in February 2021, ousting the democratically elected government led by Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy.
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UN to Investigate Allegations of Abuse Against Rohingyas, Including by Arakan Army
Koumjian emphasized the Mechanism’s commitment to investigating abuses against Rohingyas and other minorities.
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Rohingya Influx Is Due to Push-and-Pull Factors: Malaysian Home Minister
Security forces are ready to safeguard maritime borders amid rising attempts by Myanmar refugees to enter, said the minister.
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Rohingya Crisis Continues, More Than 200 Refugees Reach Indonesia by Sea
The latest group of refugees arrived on Sunday evening in the West Peureulak region of East Aceh on Sumatra island's western coast, said Miftach Tjut Adek, the head of Aceh's fishing community.
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Malaysia takes on Asean mantle but tempers expectations on Myanmar, South China Sea
Malaysia’s foreign ministry secretary-general, Amran Mohamed Zin, tempered expectations for immediate resolutions on Myanmar and progress in talks for an ASEAN-China code of conduct in the South China Sea.
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Khalilur urges Rohingyas to raise unified position ahead of UN conference
In a statement, Dr. Rahman emphasized that a unified position from the Rohingyas, a critical stakeholder in the conference, would play a pivotal role in shaping an outcome that is both timely and action-oriented.
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Myanmar Junta Deploys Troops to Ayeyarwady Region Amid Rising Tensions with Arakan Army
The move comes after the AA and local resistance groups launched attacks in Shwe Thaung Yan earlier this month, residents and sources close to the regime’s military reported.
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Muhammad Yunus demands return of stolen billions in Bangladesh
Addressing the nation on Wednesday (15 January), Yunus decried the scale of corruption that he claims left the country grappling with a financial deficit.