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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.
She highlighted Bangladesh as a key partner in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly in the Rohingya response and as the top source of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for the U.S.
Companies are removed from the registry when they fail to submit an annual return (AR), which includes essential information about the business, such as its name, address, directors, and share capital. Among the companies deregistered is Yetagon Myanmar Energy, linked to Maung Maung Naing, known for his ties to Aung Pyae Sone, the son of junta leader Min Aung Hlaing. Maung Maung Naing is also part of a committee overseeing fuel oil purchases from Russia.
The Rohingyas had crossed the zero line on the Naf River using several boats, but BGB personnel, who were on routine patrol, stopped the group as soon as they reached the shore.
The seminar, titled "Geopolitics of Indo-Pacific and Reconnecting the Bay of Bengal Littorals," was organized by the Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) and the Japanese Embassy, marking 50 years of diplomatic relations between Japan and Bangladesh.
Since November 2023, the AA has intensified its efforts to gain control over the region, escalating violence in Rohingya-populated areas. On May 17, large-scale arson attacks in Buthidaung displaced thousands of Rohingyas.
In a diplomatic note sent to the Myanmar Embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh expressed deep concern over the incident.
The incident took place on Wednesday afternoon in the Moulvir Shil estuary, southwest of St Martin’s Island. Trawler owners stated, "The Myanmar Navy opened fire," resulting in the death of Md Osman, who hailed from Shah Porir Dwip’s Konarpara area.
Despite their challenging circumstances after fleeing Myanmar's Arakan state, the Hindu residents of the camp, numbering around 525 across 123 families, engaged in prayers and rituals.
A September 2024 report by the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) accused both the SAC and the Arakan Army of committing violence against Rohingya and other civilians in Buthidaung.
The survey, which covered a 2,240-square-kilometer area, involved the use of 657 cameras, which captured 7,297 photos of tigers from a total of 31,482 images.
The already complex situation in Myanmar has seen the emergence of powerful rebel alliances. The AA, previously a rival of groups such as the Ta'ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) and Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA), has joined forces with these factions to form the Three Brotherhood Alliance.
Myanmar’s military junta had been barred from attending ASEAN summits since their coup in February 2021, with the bloc refusing to allow its leaders to participate.
Mohammad Gias Uddin, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Teknaf Police Station, confirmed the operation.
The announcement came after Alam's visit to Dhakeshwari Temple in Dhaka on Tuesday (October 8).
Just days after releasing from junta custody on health grounds, according to a source from the National League for Democracy (NLD).
