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Speaking at a discussion titled "Integrated Approach to Eye Care Services in Humanitarian Settings: Lessons and Best Practices," organized by Orbis International and *The Financial Express* in Dhaka, Rahman emphasized the ongoing struggles faced by the Rohingya population.
According to sources, Rohingya forces are allegedly receiving weapons and ammunition from the Myanmar military, fueling the conflict with the Arakan Army across Rakhine State.
A local monk discovered the grim scene in Thailand’s Chumphon province on Thursday, where two dead refugees and eight others were found in the forest.
While the reasons behind specific jamming incidents remain unclear, natural events like solar flares can degrade GPS signals.
The Muslim Company, officially designated as the 3rd Company of Brigade 4 within the KNU, consists of 130 soldiers. Though small compared to the tens of thousands fighting across Myanmar, their contribution is far from insignificant.
The IDHAE said recipients like the Mandalay-based lawyer have “illustrated with [their] activity or [their] suffering, the defence of human rights, of defence rights, the supremacy of law, the struggle against racism and intolerance in any form”.
Amir Jafar, commander of APBn-8 (additional DIG), confirmed that five individuals—Mohammad Belal (39), Omar Faruk (30), Mohammad Yunus (25), Abdullah (18), and Hamida (50)—were shot during the clash.
The proceedings commenced at 11:30 a.m., led by Justice Md Golam Mortuza Majumdar, chairman of the International Crimes Tribunal. On the first day, the tribunal’s prosecution team requested arrest warrants for 50 individuals, including Hasina.
Myanmar became the first country in a decade to match China’s low internet freedom score. The military government in Myanmar has imposed systematic censorship and surveillance of online speech, further restricting freedoms.
Ambassador Kyaw Soe Moe acknowledged the challenges posed by the conflict, noting that the repatriation efforts had been delayed due to the collapse of a ceasefire with the Arakan Army in November 2023.
According to Gias Uddin, Officer-in-Charge of Teknaf Police Station, the rescue took place in the Lombori area of Teknaf following a tip-off. A police raid on a house in South Lombori led to the arrests of three suspects: Luna Begum (36), Md Ridwan (19), and Md Abdullah (21).
The Myanmar military junta, currently battling the Arakan Army (AA) in the region, has set up numerous checkpoints on the state boundary with Ayeyarwady Region, making it difficult for displaced civilians to leave.
Nima Rinji Sherpa completed his mission by reaching the summit of Tibet’s 8,027-metre (26,335-foot) Shishapangma on October 9.
Describing the Rohingya crisis as a critical issue for Bangladesh, Hossain reiterated that repatriation is the only viable solution.
According to Lt Col Mohammad Mohiuddin Ahmed, Commanding Officer of Teknaf’s BGB-2, the Arakan Army handed over the fishermen to Teknaf BGB at the neutral line of the Naf River late last night.
While both state governments claim the policy is to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, locals and activists have alleged that it targets Muslim workers and businesses.
Recently, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) held a summit in Laos to discuss the deteriorating situation in Myanmar, where fierce fighting between the military and pro-democracy groups has persisted.
During a meeting with Thomas Andrews, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Myanmar, at his Tejgaon office, Yunus emphasized that this initiative could be a vital step toward addressing the ongoing crisis in the region.
The presence of uniformed and civil dressed army personnel provided an additional layer of security, Swami Purnatmananda noted. Their cooperation, along with that of the devotees, allowed the festivities to proceed smoothly and peacefully.
The five-point peace plan, agreed upon by Myanmar's military government and ASEAN shortly after the coup in February 2021, has largely been ignored as the junta continues its violent crackdown on dissent.
