Rohingya & Myanmar
UN Voices Concern Over Reports of Rohingya Boat Disaster in Bay of Bengal
The UN's IOM and UNHCR have expressed concern after two boats carrying more than 500 Rohingya reportedly capsized off Myanmar's coast, raising fears of one of the deadliest maritime tragedies in the Bay of Bengal this year
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Staff Reporter | 3 July, 2026
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Staff Reporter | 1 July, 2026
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Bangladesh Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive, Climate-Resilient Urban Development at UN
Desk Report | 18 July, 2026
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Bangladesh diplomat Rabab Fatima named head of UN mission in Afghanistan
UN Secretary-General António Guterres appoints veteran Bangladeshi diplomat Rabab Fatima to lead the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA)
Desk Report|16 July, 2026
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Nine killed as protests escalate in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
At least nine people have been killed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir as security forces clash with banned JAAC protesters ahead of a planned march to Muzaffarabad
Desk Report|16 July, 2026
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Saudi Arabia Looks to Invest $1bn in Bangladesh's Strategic Infrastructure
A high-level Saudi delegation meets Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, expressing interest in investing up to $1 billion in Bangladesh's strategic port and railway infrastructure
Staff Reporter|16 July, 2026
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Bangladesh to build 108km border fence along Myanmar frontier: Nikkei Asia
Desk Report | 17 July, 2026
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Singapore Court Orders Bloomberg to Pay S$460,000 in Defamation Suit
Singapore High Court orders Bloomberg to pay S$460,000 in damages to Ministers Shanmugam and Tan See Leng over a 2024 luxury property article
Desk Report|15 July, 2026
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ASEAN envoy meets Myanmar opposition groups in Thailand
ASEAN special envoy Ma. Theresa Lazaro holds separate talks with Myanmar ethnic rebels and military-aligned bodies in Thailand to revive the Five-Point Consensus
Desk Report|15 July, 2026
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335 Pakistanis Died in Migrant Boat Tragedies Over Four Years
At least 335 Pakistani nationals have lost their lives in Mediterranean boat disasters since 2023, While federal crackdowns have slashed illegal departures by 64%, experts warn economic push factors remain high
Staff Reporter|14 July, 2026
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US launches fresh wave of strikes on Iran, targeting nearly 90 military sites
Staff Reporter | 9 July, 2026
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NATO Turns to Regional Security as Trump Pushes Allies at Turkey Summit
Desk Report | 7 July, 2026
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Pope Leo Calls on Europe to Better Protect Migrants, Urges Long-Term Strategy
Desk Report | 5 July, 2026
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Khamenei's funeral ceremonies officially begin: State TV
Desk Report | 4 July, 2026
Protecting Marine Biodiversity in the Bay
Conservation efforts aimed at protecting endangered marine life and coral reefs in the coastal ecosystem.
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Staff Reporter | 18 June, 2026
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A reports on new deep-sea ports construction and their strategic importance for international trade routes.
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Tim Cook Steps Down as Apple CEO After Nearly 15 Years
Staff Reporter | 21 April, 2026
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NASA Launches Artemis II Sending Humans Back to the Moon After 53 Years
Staff Reporter | 2 April, 2026
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AI agents could easily send college grad unemployment over 30%: ServiceNow CEO
Staff Reporter | 15 March, 2026
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World’s Wealthiest 10% Responsible for Trillions in Environmental Damage Each Year
Obaidur Chowdhury | 22 June, 2026
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Back-to-Back Quakes Jolt Dhaka Underlining Urgent Safety Crisis
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'We Can’t Breathe’: Big Protest at India Gate Over Delhi's Air Pollution
Staff Reporter | 10 November, 2025
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Spain Outclass France, One Win Away From World Cup Glory
Staff Reporter | 15 July, 2026
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Staff Reporter | 13 July, 2026
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Why the Bay of Bengal is the New Anchor of Global Geopolitics
Once a quiet maritime space, the Bay of Bengal has emerged as a high-stakes arena of global trade, military power, and strategic rivalry
Golam Zakaria | 14 July, 2026
Opinion
Why India's Indonesia Pivot Is About Power, Not Partnership
Analysis of India's landmark BrahMos and critical minerals agreements with Indonesia, revealing New Delhi’s "security-first diplomacy" and its impact on Indo-Pacific power dynamics
Golam Zakaria | 8 July, 2026
Opinion
Tarique Rahman’s First Foreign Tour: A Strategic Signal from the Bay of Bengal
Dhaka's diplomatic outreach reflects an effort to strengthen regional partnerships while expanding its strategic role in the Indo-Pacific.
Golam Zakaria | 21 June, 2026
