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36 Rohingya Held by BGB After Entering Teknaf via Marine Drive
The BGB has confirmed that the group, which includes five women, 10 children, and 21 men, will be sent back to Myanmar.
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Myanmar junta releases nearly 6,000 prisoners
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.
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Rohingya Refugees Face Uncertainty Amid Myanmar 2024 Census Exclusion
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.
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US NSA Jake Sullivan's India Visit: Chinese Dams and Indo-Pacific Stability Top High-Stakes Agenda
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.
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Dr. Muhammad Yunus Assures Free and Fair Election in Bangladesh
Expressing her interest in the upcoming electoral process, Huq signaled her willingness to return to Bangladesh to observe the election.
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Malaysian Police Detain Nearly 200 Rohingya Migrants After Boat Strands in Langkawi
The group, according to police, consists of 68 men, 57 women, 32 boys, and 39 girls.
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More than 3.5 mn displaced in Myanmar: UN
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.”
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AA Says Halt to Rakhine Fighting Is Up to Myanmar Junta
In a statement issued on Sunday, the AA reaffirmed its preference for resolving internal conflicts through political means rather than military action.
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Priority is to resolve the Rohingya crisis : Foreign Affairs Adviser
Touhid expressed hope that Dhaka’s relations with these global powers would be further strengthened by the end of the year.
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Military Census in Myanmar Fails to Cover Majority of Rakhine State Amidst Conflict
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.
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Dhaka Engages UN to Shape Landmark upcoming International Conference on Rohingya Crisis
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).
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Bangladesh to free 95 prisoners, India to release 90
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.
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Thousands rally in Bangladesh demanding prosecution of Sheikh Hasina
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.
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The Belt and Road Initiative in 2024: A Catalyst for Global Connectivity and Shared Growth
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.
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Chief Adviser Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Former Indian PM Manmohan Singh
Arriving at the High Commission in Baridhara on (December 31), Professor Yunus was received by Indian High Commissioner Pranay Kumar Verma.
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80,000 More Rohingyas Flee to Bangladesh Amid Myanmar Violence; Funding Gaps Leave 1.2M Refugees in Crisis
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.
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Bangladesh in touch with both Myanmar govt and Arakan Army: Home advisor
He said the new Rohingyas entered Bangladesh due to humanitarian issues. That is why their repatriation has become a tougher issue.
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Chief Adviser’s Office Rejects ZEE News Report as “Baseless Propaganda”
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.
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Global Experts Unite at IMDC 2024 to Drive Innovation and Strengthen Russian-African Partnerships
Participants also explored strategies for advancing partnerships through initiatives like BRICS+, which emphasizes collaboration among emerging economies.
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Online Editors Alliance Urges Swift Accreditation for Journalists
The Alliance strongly urged the administration to ensure fair access for journalists while balancing the needs for security and good governance.