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Thailand arrests monk over alleged $3m temple embezzlement scandal
Thai authorities arrest a former abbot of a 14th-century Ayutthaya temple for embezzling $3 million, sparking renewed scrutiny of Buddhist clergy misconduct
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Bangladesh PM, UN chief discuss Rohingya crisis, climate change
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres discuss the Rohingya crisis, climate change, Bangladesh-UN cooperation and global challenges in New York
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India’s ‘Cockroach’ youth movement threatens nationwide protests over election chief
India’s Cockroach Janta Party has threatened nationwide protests from October 2 if Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar does not resign over concerns surrounding voter-list revisions
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‘Nine years is too long’: Rohingyas demand UN roadmap for safe return
Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar demand a time-bound UN roadmap for safe, dignified return to Myanmar, echoing recent calls by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman
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Airstrike hits Afghanistan's Kandahar city: resident
An airstrike has struck Kandahar, Afghanistan, deepening a volatile cross-border conflict and escalating tensions between Islamabad and the Taliban government
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Bangladesh, Myanmar working to resume cross-border trade, waterways : Ambassador Kyaw Soe
Bangladesh and Myanmar are actively collaborating to restore cross-border trade, revive maritime connectivity between Chattogram and Myanmar ports, and explore energy and aviation ties
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Sri Lanka court convicts 15 over 2019 Easter Sunday bombings
The 15 men were among 25 defendants accused of aiding and supporting the suicide bombers who targeted three churches and three hotels / Collected
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Bangladesh plans to turn Bandarban into clean, world-class tourism destination : CHT Minister
Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Minister Sa Ching Prue announces strategic plans to develop Bandarban into a clean, eco-friendly, and world-class tourist destination following an unannounced municipal inspection
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Arakan Army and Myanmar Military Launch Counteroffensives in Sittwe-Ponnagyun
Intense fighting escalates between the Arakan Army and Myanmar military along the Sittwe-Ponnagyun border in Rakhine State, with the AA claiming key territorial gains and capturing prisoners of war
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South Korea gives $5m to WFP for Rohingya food, nutrition support
South Korea provides $5 million to the UN World Food Programme (WFP) to sustain vital food assistance, nutrition services, and school feeding for over 462,000 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
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Captured Troops, Seized Arms: Arakan Army Releases Images From Sittwe-Ponnagyun Battlefield
The Arakan Army has published photos of captured troops, seized weapons, and military casualties following fierce border clashes with the Myanmar military in Rakhine State
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PM Tarique Rahman to Put Rohingya Crisis at Centre of Bangladesh’s UNGA Agenda
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's maiden 81st UNGA address will focus on the protracted Rohingya crisis, climate action, and economic diplomacy in New York
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Mizoram Orders Hotels to Report Foreign Guests Under New Immigration Law
Mizoram mandates all accommodation providers to electronically report foreign guests via Form III within 24 hours under the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025
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Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman set to become third family member to address UN General Assembly
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will deliver his maiden address at the 81st UN General Assembly on September 24, 2026, extending a four-decade family legacy at the UN
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Four arrested after Rohingya teenager found stabbed to death in Malaysia
Malaysian police have arrested four suspects, including three Rohingya nationals, following the fatal stabbing and slashing of a teenager in Kota Bharu, Kelantan
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Myanmar’s Internal Displacement Rises to Nearly 3.8m by June: UNICEF
UNICEF reports surging displacement in Myanmar, with over 4 million internally displaced people facing food insecurity, conflict, and funding gaps in 2026
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Myanmar changes home affairs minister amid military setbacks
Myanmar’s military regime has replaced Home Affairs Minister Nyunt Win Swe with General Ko Ko Oo as resistance forces maintain pressure in Kachin and Rakhine states
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Bangladesh’s UNGA presidency focuses on restoring trust, AI safeguards and Rohingya crisis
Bangladesh’s UNGA presidency will focus on restoring trust in the UN, institutional reform, AI safeguards, conflict resolution and the Rohingya crisis
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US Delegation Visits Myanmar to Secure Release of Detained Citizen
A US delegation travelled to Myanmar and held talks with the military-backed government over the release of detained US citizen Adam Castillo
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Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing signals compromise if armed groups agree to talks
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing has signaled a willingness to compromise with armed groups willing to engage in peace negotiations, emphasizing realistic demands amid ongoing nationwide conflict