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The Rohingya refugees, numbering over 100, were rescued by the Sri Lanka Navy on December 20. The group, reportedly in distress, was found off the island’s northeastern coast near the Vellamullivaikkal area in Mullaitivu after being spotted by local fishermen.
Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Mohammad Rafiqul Alam recently confirmed that the government sent a formal diplomatic letter, or note verbale, to New Delhi on Monday, seeking Hasina’s extradition.
The statement also noted that the Bangladesh Army procures necessary ammunition from various countries based on its operational requirements.
The foreign adviser made these remarks at the inauguration of an international conference on “China-South Asia Civilization and Connectivity: History and Contemporary Issues,” held at North South University in Dhaka.
In Paletwa, a southern town in Chin State, the Kaladan River has become a lifeline. Boats laden with smuggled goods from India arrive daily, offering desperately needed supplies such as cooking oil and medicines.
The issue was discussed at a policy dialogue titled "Rakhine after the Fall of Maungdaw: Implications for Bangladesh and the Region," organized by the Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS) at a city hotel.
The call was made during the 46th meeting of the NTF, chaired by Foreign Secretary Md. Jasim Uddin, on December 24 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, according to a press release issued today.
The AA now controls 14 of Rakhine’s 17 townships, leaving only Sittwe, Kyaukphyu, and Manaung under junta control. Gwa Township in the south is reportedly on the verge of falling, with the AA already dominating rural areas.
The viral video, titled “Jemon Khushi Temon Sajo” (Dress up as you like) and captioned “Usury has made the country a safe haven for militants,” has been widely shared on social media.
The call for unity comes amid mounting criticism from military sympathizers over Min Aung Hlaing’s leadership. His regime has faced a series of humiliating defeats, including the capture of high-ranking officers and the loss of strategic locations.
A landmark railway project ushers in a new era of connectivity for Bangladesh.
The plea came during a rally held at the Lambashia 1-East Camp in Kutupalong, Ukhiya Upazila, where refugees demanded safe and dignified return to Myanmar with guaranteed rights and security.
A historic rally in Ukhia signals renewed hope for Rohingya repatriation to Arakan.
“Indonesia’s participation in the 18th ADMM underscores its commitment to political and security stability, both regionally and globally,” Indonesia’s Defense Ministry stated.
Concerns over a potential new influx of Rohingya refugees were also addressed, with Alam reaffirming Bangladesh’s stance against accepting additional displaced people.
The blaze erupted at the Kutupalong Lambashia Camp around noon and was contained after a two-hour firefighting operation. Among the victims was Abul Khair, 60, of Camp-1C Block, while the identity of the child remains unknown.
Speaking at a Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Day event, he clarified the government’s stance on the issue.
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.
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.
Over recent months, security forces in Manipur have consistently uncovered various Myanmar-made weapons and equipment from militant hideouts
