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Bangladeshis among about 250 people feared missing as boat capsizes in Andaman Sea: UN
At least 250 Bangladeshis and Rohingya refugees are feared missing after a trawler bound for Malaysia sank in the Andaman Sea
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Bengali New Year Welcomed with Colourful Celebrations Across Bangladesh
Bangladesh celebrates Bengali New Year 1433 with nationwide festivities, Baishakhi Shobhajatra, cultural programmes and messages of unity, heritage and renewal
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Sinhala and Tamil New Year Begins in Sri Lanka with Auspicious Rituals and Renewed Hope
Sri Lanka marks the Sinhala and Tamil New Year on April 14, 2026, with auspicious rituals, including lighting the hearth, boiling milk, and beginning work at designated times symbolizing prosperity and renewal
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The Strait of Reckoning: How the Iran War is Forcing the Global South to Rewrite Its Energy Future
As the Strait of Hormuz closure sends oil past $100, the Global South is ditching fossil-fuel volatility for a self-interested drive toward solar, wind, and green hydrogen
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Two Children Killed in Manipur Blast, Protest Violence Leaves Three Dead
Fresh violence erupts in Manipur's Bishnupur district after a fatal blast kills two children, subsequent protests lead to three more deaths as security forces clash with demonstrators.
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Six-Nation Diplomatic Delegation Visits Meghna Economic Zone, Signals Renewed Investment Confidence in Bangladesh
Diplomats from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and more visit Meghna Industrial Economic Zone (MIEZ)
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Canada donates CAD 10m to Sustain Clean Cooking Fuel for Rohingya in Cox’s Bazar
Canada announces CAD 10 million in funding for LPG distribution in Cox’s Bazar, supporting 1.2 million Rohingya refugees and preventing massive deforestation
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US Orders Hormuz Blockade After Iran Talks Collapse in Islamabad
President Trump orders a US Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following failed negotiations with Iran in Islamabad, global oil markets brace for impact as JD Vance blames Tehran for the diplomatic breakdown
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Fortify Rights Urges ICC Action Over Alleged Arakan Army Atrocities Against Rohingya in Hoyyar Siri, Myanmar
New evidence links the Arakan Army to civilian massacres in Buthidaung Township; rights group calls for targeted sanctions and expanded ICC probe
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Asha Bhosle Dies at 92, Iconic Voice of Indian Music Falls Silent
Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle has passed away at 92 in Mumbai.
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PM Tarique Rahman Greets Ethnic Communities on Biju, Sangrai, calls for harmony, unity
PM Tarique Rahman extends heartfelt greetings to ethnic communities in the Chittagong Hill Tracts for Biju and Sangrai, emphasizing communal harmony and equal rights
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China, Thailand Send Envoys to Myanmar Presidential Inauguration
Senior representatives from China and Thailand attended President Min Aung Hlaing’s inauguration in Naypyidaw, reaffirming bilateral ties, BRI cooperation, and regional stability
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US–Iran Talks End Without Deal as Nuclear Dispute Remains Key Obstacle
High-stakes negotiations between US VP J.D. Vance and Iranian officials conclude without a breakthrough
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Myanmar Junta Chief Min Aung Hlaing Sworn In as President After Coup Rule
Min Aung Hlaing, who as armed forces chief led the 2021 overthrow of the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi, detained the Nobel Peace Prize laureate and plunged the country into a prolonged civil war.
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Pakistan Tightens Security as US–Iran Delegations Head to Islamabad for High-Stakes Talks
Pakistan steps up security as US and Iran delegations head to Islamabad for crucial negotiations following a two-week ceasefire, with discussions expected on sanctions, nuclear issues, and the Strait of Hormuz
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Thailand Confirms Deaths of Three Ship Crew Members After Hormuz Ship Attack
Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow confirms three Thai sailors died after the Mayuree Naree was struck by Iran
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Nepal Issues Arrest Warrant for Ex-PM Deuba in Corruption Case
Nepalese authorities have issued arrest warrants for former PM Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife over money laundering allegations
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Fortify Rights Urges Thailand to Protect Rohingya Refugees After Forced Return from India
Fortify Rights calls on Thailand to grant legal status to 36 Rohingya refugees following alleged abuse and forced deportation by Indian authorities
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Bangladeshi man shot dead by BSF along Lalmonirhat border
A 41-year-old Bangladeshi man, Ali Hossain, was killed by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) near the Patgram border in Lalmonirhat
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China ready to deepen water resources cooperation with Bangladesh: Envoy
Chinese Envoy Yao Wen meets Bangladesh water ministers to discuss enhanced cooperation in flood forecasting, data sharing, and infrastructure projects