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Bishop emphasized the importance of maintaining global attention on the crisis and expressed hope that the proposed UN conference on the Rohingya issue, backed by Professor Yunus, would generate meaningful international action.
FSDS Chairman Major General (retd) Fazle Elahi Akbar opened the event by outlining the institution's objectives, which include conducting research on governance, national security, development, and policymaking processes.
Reports from Arakan (Rakhine) State suggest that the violence is far from over. Skirmishes between the Arakan Army and Myanmar’s military continue, fueling instability and worsening conditions for displaced Rohingya communities.
Faruk E Azam emphasized that Bangladesh has provided shelter to the Rohingya community on humanitarian grounds, but a lasting solution lies in their return to Myanmar.
The rescued individuals have been identified as Simon Hosen Abir, Uzzal Hossain, Tanbir Akhand Rafi, Shah Alam, Tuanoor Khalilullah, Omar Faruque, Ismail Hossain, Mehdi Hasan Shanto, Rashedul Islam Rifat, Kaisar Hossain, and Alif Imran.
Bangladesh urges an end to border killings, while India defends security measures.
Participants emphasized the need for global recognition of their plight and the importance of mother languages as carriers of identity and cultural heritage.
Human rights organizations have condemned the AA’s actions, warning that such policies deepen the humanitarian crisis while drawing disturbing parallels with the junta’s oppressive measures.
While some have been lured by fake job offers, there are others who are working there willingly.
Both countries agreed to intensify joint border patrols, boost vigilance, and increase real-time information sharing to prevent illegal crossings, smuggling, human trafficking, and other trans-border crimes.
Rohingya communities suffer under AA’s forced labor policies and extortion.
At least 14 healthcare centers have shut down in recent weeks, leaving tens of thousands of refugees without essential medical care.
With mounting pressure from Thailand and China, groups like DKBA and Saw Chit Thu’s KNA have pledged to expel scam businesses from their territories.
Additionally, 16% of respondents in the eight northeastern states believe she should be relocated to a third country, a move that could protect her from legal proceedings in Bangladesh while preserving diplomatic relations between New Delhi and Dhaka.
Initially launched in 2008 under India’s “Look East Policy” and later revived under the Act East Policy, aims to create a vital transportation corridor linking the Sittwe Port in Myanmar’s Rakhine State with India’s landlocked northeastern states, especially Mizoram
During a hearing on a petition, a bench of Justices Suryakant and N. Kotiswar Singh reiterated the principle of equal education for all children.
“The process has begun. It should be expedited to establish the economic zone,” Yunus said.
High-level talks focus on stability, trade, and security along the border.
The foreign secretary urged OIC member states to step up their contributions to essential humanitarian assistance for the Rohingya community.
Myanmar has struggled with power shortages since the coup. Even in Yangon’s more privileged areas, residents now face power cuts on a rotating basis—four hours of electricity followed by four hours without it.
