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Myanmar Civil Society coalition Urges ASEAN to Cut Junta Ties, Support Democracy
Addressed to ASEAN leaders and Myanmar's Acting President Duwa Lashi La, the letter condemns the military junta's ongoing human rights abuses
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Dhaka raises security concerns along Myanmar border
“These incidents have heightened tensions among Bangladeshi border communities, impacting their daily lives,” the foreign secretary remarked, emphasizing the adverse effects on local residents near the border.
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Two Rohingya shot by BSF while crossing into Bangladesh
The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. According to locals and police sources, BSF personnel opened fire as the group attempted to cross the border.
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Explosives Smuggling to Myanmar Resistance Foiled at Mizoram Border
According to Hindustan Times, two men were caught on the Serchhip-Thenzawl road with a "war-like" stockpile, including 9,600 gelatin sticks, 9,400 detonators, and 1,800 meters of Cordtex (a type of detonating cord).
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Yunus-proposed high level conference on Rohingya issue in the works
Throughout his two-day visit, November 8-9, the Foreign Secretary engaged in consultations with local authorities and key government agencies.
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Suicide Bombing at Pakistani Railway Station Leaves 24 Dead
The blast happened on the platform as a Peshawar-bound train was preparing to depart. The attack took place amid a busy time with around 100 people present at the station.
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BGB detains 1,326 Indian, Myanmar nationals in Oct
Throughout the month, the BGB conducted multiple raids in border areas and seized contraband valued at Tk 225.88 crore.
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Is Beijing Taking Note of Myanmar's Rising Anti-China Sentiment?
Myanmar’s public sentiment increasingly challenges Beijing’s “pauk-phaw” rhetoric.
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Arakan Army abducts 20 Bangladeshi fishermen from Naf River
The abducted fishermen, who are all residents of Shah Pari Dwip Jalia Para village in Sabrang Union, include Md Hashim, 30; Md Hossain, 20; Mohi Uddin, 22; Enayet Ullah, 32; Abdul Shukkur, 35; and 15 others. Salam stated that around 4:30 pm, the group set out to fish in two engine-powered boats and 15 rowboats near the intersection of the Naf River and the Bay of Bengal.
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700% Increase in Rohingya Refugees Reaching Indonesia by Boat, Save the Children Report
Data from the UNHCR reveal that at least 395 Rohingya refugees, including 173 children, landed in Indonesia in October, a stark increase from the 49 arrivals reported in October 2023.
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Exposed: Indian Bus Accident Turns into Fake Incident in Khagrachari Tragedy
Viral images of a deadly bus accident in Khagrachari are actually from a tragic incident in India.
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Min Aung Hlaing’s First Visit to China Since 2021 Coup
Myanmar's junta leader to attend Greater Mekong and ACMECS summits in China amid escalating civil conflict.
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70 More Bangladeshi Citizens Return Home from Lebanon
Bangladesh continues repatriation efforts to bring citizens home from Lebanon amid escalating tensions.
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Dhaka Set to Welcome First Underground Metro Rail by 2026
Dhaka’s transit landscape is set for transformation with its first underground metro line by 2026.
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Myanmar resistance forces push military regime to the brink
“The military is on the defensive all over the country,” said Connor Macdonald from the Special Advisory Council for Myanmar.
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Six Rohingya Die as Nearly 100 Refugees Land in Indonesia's Aceh Province
This latest group follows the arrival of approximately 300 Rohingya who reached the shores of Aceh and North Sumatra last week. The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has called on Indonesian authorities to prioritize the safety of the refugees.
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Delhi High Court Declines Plea to Enroll Rohingya Children in Local Schools
The plea, filed by the NGO Social Jurist, argued that 17 Rohingya children living in the Khajoori Chowk area are being denied school admission because they lack an Aadhaar card, India’s biometric identification system reserved for Indian citizens.
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Continued conflict leaves Myanmar mired in crisis: UN
Bishop described the ongoing conflict as having “severely undermined” Myanmar’s rule of law, with rampant arms production, human and drug trafficking, and organized crime spreading throughout the country.
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Fascist Awami League Has "No Place" in Bangladesh Politics: Dr. Yunus
Yunus; the Nobel Peace Prize laureate, clarified that his administration would not immediately pursue Hasina’s extradition from India.
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"How long we feed and shelter them?"- Home Adviser
The Home Adviser highlighted the changing situation on the border, which he said is now largely controlled by the Arakan Army as Myanmar’s forces have withdrawn, sparking new issues in the region.