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Arakan Army Poses New Threat to Rohingya Muslims
Lwin, a prominent advocate for Rohingya rights, highlighted the growing threat posed by the Arakan Army, a rebel group controlling much of Rakhine State.
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Bangladesh Strengthens Security at Indian High Commission in Dhaka After Agartala Incident
Dhaka Metropolitan Police Deputy Commissioner (Diplomatic Security Division) Mohammad Noor-e-Alam confirmed the enhanced security arrangements on Monday (November 2) evening.
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Donald Lu Embarks on South Asia Visit to Strengthen Regional Partnerships
Sri Lanka, and Nepal, aimed at bolstering regional cooperation and fostering shared prosperity and security. The visit, scheduled from December 3 to December 10, underscores the United States’ commitment to its partnerships in South Asia.
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Police detain Rohingya man trying to register as Bangladeshi voter
The detainee, identified as Nurul Amin, visited the Sadullapur Upazila Election Office with recommendations from two Bangladeshi individuals, Tayeb Sarkar and Jibon Kresh Dipan Ujjal, to enlist himself as a voter.
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Chief Advisor Yunus Calls for SAARC Revival to Benefit South Asia
"SAARC is a forgotten word. If you can revitalize it, this will bring dividends to the people of the whole region," said Prof. Yunus during a meeting with SAARC Secretary General Golam Sarwar at his office in Tejgaon, Dhaka, on Monday (November 2).
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Chittagong Hill Tracts Accord at 27: A Broken Peace Amid Rising Insurgency and Geopolitical Crossroads
The CHT Accord's vision of peace remains overshadowed by insurgency and geopolitical challenges.
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Admiral Paparo Sounds Alarm Over U.S. Defense Posture in Asia
Paparo highlighted an alarming escalation in Chinese military activity, describing the scale of recent exercises as unprecedented in his decades-long career.
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116 Rohingya refugees rescued off Indonesia : UN
"We received a report from the East Aceh government that there are 116 refugees in total," said Faisal Rahman of UNHCR, speaking to AFP.
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31 crew of Thai fishing vessels held in Myanmar, one dead
Suwat revealed that several Thai fishing boats were operating within Myanmar’s waters during the incident, and the deceased "jumped into the water during the attack."
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Who Is Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar?
The prosecutor, Karim Khan, requested an arrest warrant for Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, who in 2017 led the country’s military on a deadly rampage against Myanmar’s Muslim Rohingya minority.
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EC Warns Against Rohingyas Illegally Attempting to Obtain NID Cards
Rohingyas have been attempting to acquire National Identity (NID) cards from election offices across the country.
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Bangladeshi Fisherman shot in Gunfire by Myanmar Navy Near St Martin's Island
Nezam Uddin, one of the fishermen, confirmed that the Myanmar Navy opened fire from a ship while they were near St Martin's Island. Ershad was struck in his right arm during the attack.
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ICC Seeks Arrest Warrant for Myanmar's Military Leader
The crimes reportedly occurred between August 25 and December 31, 2017, carried out by Myanmar Armed Forces with support from the national police, border guard police, and non-Rohingya civilians, according to the prosecutor.
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G7 Foreign Ministers Pledge Cooperation on Indo-Pacific Challenges
Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi emphasized Japan’s intention to collaborate with like-minded nations to uphold a free and open international order grounded in the rule of law.
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Foreign Investment stagnant in Myanmar Amid Ongoing Junta conflict
Myanmar's economy has contracted by nearly 20% since the coup, according to the World Bank, and its projected GDP growth for 2024 has been slashed to just 1%.
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Myanmar rebel army ready for dialogue with junta, with China's help
Myanmar has been engulfed in turmoil since the military ousted an elected government led by Aung San Suu Kyi in 2021, triggering a resistance movement that escalated from peaceful protests to armed rebellion across the country.
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Rohingya in World's Largest Refugee Camps Mobilize for Myanmar’s war: Reuters
According to Reuters, thousands of Rohingya fighters are believed to have joined the conflict, with estimates ranging from 3,000 to 5,000.
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Bangladesh urges WFP to boost food aid for Rohingyas
During a meeting with WFP Executive Director Cindy McCain on November 22, following the ambassador’s presentation of credentials as Bangladesh’s Permanent Representative to the WFP in Rome, Haque highlighted the growing number of displaced individuals due to births in camps and continued unrest-driven arrivals.
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Record Drug Seizure of 5 Tonnes in Andaman waters
Defence officials confirmed the scale of the haul, highlighting its significance as a historic milestone in the force's anti-narcotics operations.
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Pope Francis calls for end the violence in Myanmar
Highlighting the ongoing crisis in Myanmar, the Pope noted that the country would commemorate a significant milestone on Monday (November 25), marking the anniversary of the first university student strike in 1920 was a pivotal moment in Myanmar's journey toward independence.