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A higher score on the social hostilities index (SHI) indicates greater levels of religion-related harassment, mob violence, terrorism, militant activity, and conflicts over religious conversions or the use of religious symbols and attire.
The BGB has confirmed that the group, which includes five women, 10 children, and 21 men, will be sent back to Myanmar.
Questions remain, however, over whether political prisoners—many of whom were detained for opposing the military following the February 2021 coup—are among those set to be freed.
Despite being an integral part of Myanmar’s history, they are not recognized as citizens and are often referred to as ‘illegal immigrant’ by Myanmar authorities.
Indian officials have raised apprehensions with Beijing over the project, approved last month, which is set to generate 300 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, making it the largest hydropower dam globally.
Expressing her interest in the upcoming electoral process, Huq signaled her willingness to return to Bangladesh to observe the election.
The group, according to police, consists of 68 men, 57 women, 32 boys, and 39 girls.
As of December 16, OCHA estimated that “over 3.5 million people — more than six percent of the total population of 57 million — across Myanmar are now displaced, approximately one-third of them children.”
In a statement issued on Sunday, the AA reaffirmed its preference for resolving internal conflicts through political means rather than military action.
Touhid expressed hope that Dhaka’s relations with these global powers would be further strengthened by the end of the year.
The military council managed to collect data only in the relatively stable areas of Kyauk Phyu and Man Aung City. Nationwide, the census reached just 145 out of Myanmar’s 330 townships, achieving only 44 percent coverage.
Dr. Khalilur Rahman, High Representative of the Chief Adviser on Rohingya Crisis and Priority Issues, met with UN General Assembly President Ambassador Philemon Yang in New York to deliberate on the matter, as conveyed in a statement on Tuesday (December 31).
The Indian Coast Guard detained 78 Bangladeshi fishermen and a trawler in the Bay of Bengal on December 9. Prior to this, 12 other Bangladeshi fishermen were already imprisoned in India.
The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement spearheaded the "March for Unity," which took place at the Central Shaheed Minar, a national landmark. Demonstrators called for Hasina's trial and the dissolution of her Awami League party.
During President Xi Jinping’s visit to Brazil, the BRI aligned with Brazil’s Growth Acceleration Program, setting the stage for enhanced connectivity and economic integration.
Arriving at the High Commission in Baridhara on (December 31), Professor Yunus was received by Indian High Commissioner Pranay Kumar Verma.
The sudden influx has placed immense pressure on Bangladesh, which is already struggling to manage the overcrowded camps in Cox’s Bazar. The crisis has been further complicated by funding shortages, intensified by the recent suspension of US aid for development projects in Bangladesh.
He said the new Rohingyas entered Bangladesh due to humanitarian issues. That is why their repatriation has become a tougher issue.
In a Facebook post on Monday, the CA Press Wing labeled the report part of a “well-orchestrated campaign” by the Indian media targeting Bangladesh’s interim government under Professor Yunus.
Participants also explored strategies for advancing partnerships through initiatives like BRICS+, which emphasizes collaboration among emerging economies.
