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Government won’t change its decision on Rohingya entry: Home Advisor Jahangir Alam
Speaking at a Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Day event, he clarified the government’s stance on the issue.
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Chin Brotherhood Claims Control Over 80% of Chin State Amid Anti-Regime Offensive
Yaw Mang, the group’s spokesman, stated that southern Chin State has been "liberated," and its troops are now targeting Infantry Battalion 268, the junta's last remaining position in Falam, located in northern Chin State.
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Rohingyas Call for peaceful coexistence, inclusive governance in Arakan
The coalition's statement emphasizes the critical need for the AA and its political wing, the United League of Arakan (ULA), to ensure the rights of all communities, including the Rohingya, and to immediately halt ongoing human rights violations.
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Weapons and Equipment Smuggled from Myanmar Recovered in Manipur
Over recent months, security forces in Manipur have consistently uncovered various Myanmar-made weapons and equipment from militant hideouts
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Peace in Myanmar Vital for Unlocking Bay of Bengal’s Potential: FA of Bangladesh
Hossain highlighted the critical role of harmony among littoral states, including Myanmar, in realizing the region's economic and strategic promise.
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Indian government continues to violate basic rights of Rohingya refugees : Reports
The report is based on extensive conversations with Rohingya detainees, their families, and lawyers, with some interviews conducted during field visits to detention centers
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Yunus Calls for Resolving 1971 Issues Between Bangladesh and Pakistan
Yunus met Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during a conference in Egypt, where the two leaders discussed ways to address the historical tensions stemming from the bloody separation of the two nations in 1971.
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Dhaka offers support for Rakhine economy to expedite Rohingya repatriation
The Foreign Adviser made the remarks during an Informal Ministerial Consultation among Myanmar and its five neighboring countries in Bangkok, according to a press release.
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Bangladesh Named The Economist’s 2024 Country of the Year for Remarkable Political Transformation
Despite a history of violent transitions and challenges from Islamic extremism, Bangladesh demonstrated resilience and progress. A temporary technocratic government, headed by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus, played a pivotal role in stabilizing the nation.
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Bangladesh's Foreign Affairs Adviser to Join Regional Emergency Meeting on Myanmar in Bangkok
Organized by the Thai government, the meeting will include foreign ministers and senior officials from Bangladesh, Myanmar, India, China, Laos, and Cambodia.
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Arakan Army Urges Myanmar Junta Troops to Surrender as Western Command Burns
Earlier this month, the AA reported capturing over 30 regime positions in Ann Township, including several battalion headquarters, leaving the Western Command as the last remaining junta stronghold in the area.
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Another 80,000 Rohingya have taken refuge in Bangladesh, Yunus tells Malaysian minister
The discussions occurred on the sidelines of the Chief Adviser’s two-day state visit to Egypt, where he attended the 11th D-8 Summit.
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Bangladesh's Brain Drain: How Talent Migration is Reshaping the Nation
According to the World Bank, approximately 4.5% of Bangladesh’s total population now resides abroad, with a significant portion being skilled professionals such as engineers, doctors, academics, and IT specialists.
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Bangladesh plans to hold elections in late 2025 or early 2026
To handle important concerns including voter registration and the elimination of fraudulent entries from electoral rolls Yunus has established commissions. Following years of suspected electoral manipulation and abuses under Hasina's administration, these reforms are viewed as essential to rebuilding confidence in democratic institutions.
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US Reiterates Commitment to Resolving Rohingya Crisis Amid Myanmar Conflict
Bangladesh currently hosts over 1.2 million Rohingyas in the Cox’s Bazar region and on Bhasan Char Island.
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Myanmar’s War Has Forced Doctors and Nurses Into Prostitution : The New York Times
In February 2021, Myanmar’s military seized power in a coup, and the country’s economy, already hammered by the pandemic, started to buckle. Prices soared and May’s paycheck, the equivalent of $415 a month, evaporated even faster.
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NASA Chief Astronaut Joseph M. Acaba Inspires the Next Generation at BRAC University
During his speech, Acaba urged students to prioritize education, calling it the foundation of success for aspiring astronauts.
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Timor-Leste President Pledges Support for Rohingya Repatriation and Stronger Ties with Bangladesh
During a joint press conference with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, on Sunday(December 15), Ramos-Horta emphasized his dedication to addressing the crisis.
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Bangladesh Marks Victory Day 2024 with Renewed Spirit of Liberation
This year's Victory Day celebrations are imbued with a new sense of purpose. Citizens across the country are remembering not only the sacrifices of those who fought for independence in 1971 but also the resilience and unity displayed during the recent political upheaval.
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Bangladesh won’t take decision over Myanmar issue in hurry: Dr. Khalilur Rahman
Efforts are underway to engage with the Arakan Army to maintain stability along the Bangladesh-Myanmar border, Dr. Rahman revealed.