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Analysts warn of a "trust deficit" as the Arakan Army’s overtures to Bangladesh clash with allegations of extortion and a lack of clear citizenship commitments for Rohingya
The incident took place in the Dhajanagar-Pathariyadwar border area, where BSF personnel allegedly fired pellet rounds during a confrontation, leaving two Bangladeshis critically injured.
Under the agreement, both countries agreed to enhance cooperation through intelligence sharing, technical assistance and coordinated anti-narcotics operations to tackle the trafficking and abuse of narcotics, psychotropic substances and their precursor chemicals.
Myanmar’s military-backed government has unveiled a rare 2.2-kilogram ruby discovered in the famed Mogok valley, highlighting the country’s rich gemstone heritage amid ongoing political tensions
Fuel shortages hit Palangkaraya, Balikpapan, and Riau. Local mayors implement purchase limits and bans on jerrycans as protests erupt over diesel scarcity
Southeast Asian leaders gather in Cebu, Philippines, for the 48th ASEAN Summit, Myanmar’s junta chief remains excluded as the bloc pushes for the Five-Point Consensus peace plan.
President Trump expresses optimism over a framework agreement with Iran to end the conflict, though Tehran remains cautious over nuclear and maritime demands
At least 28 dead and 120 wounded as Russian strikes hit Zaporizhzhia and Kramatorsk just hours before a scheduled ceasefire. Read the latest on the Ukraine war escalation
The Philippines, as ASEAN Chair, urges Myanmar to allow a special envoy to meet with Aung San Suu Kyi following her transfer to house arrest to ensure national stability
Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman affirms Bangladesh's readiness to prevent irregular border movements following political changes in West Bengal
Paul Kapur emphasizes how the evolving Bangladesh-US bilateral relationship, bolstered by the SelectUSA Summit 2026, will play a decisive role in Indo-Pacific strategic realignments
Massive shifts in India's 2026 elections: BJP ousts TMC in West Bengal, actor Vijay’s TVK stuns Tamil Nadu, and UDF regains Kerala
Myanmar Ambassador U Zaw Win Myint outlines plans to deepen SCO cooperation, focusing on renewable energy, green investment, and sustainable agriculture
Nepal formally protests to India and China regarding the reopening of the Lipulekh Pass for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, citing sovereignty under the Sugauli Treaty
Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old socialist state lawmaker, has been elected the next mayor of New York City, capping a stunning rise on a platform focused on housing and affordability
Faruk E Azam emphasized that Bangladesh has provided shelter to the Rohingya community on humanitarian grounds, but a lasting solution lies in their return to Myanmar.
With mounting pressure from Thailand and China, groups like DKBA and Saw Chit Thu’s KNA have pledged to expel scam businesses from their territories.
Additionally, 16% of respondents in the eight northeastern states believe she should be relocated to a third country, a move that could protect her from legal proceedings in Bangladesh while preserving diplomatic relations between New Delhi and Dhaka.
While the reasons behind specific jamming incidents remain unclear, natural events like solar flares can degrade GPS signals.
Montse Ferre, Deputy Regional Director for Research at Amnesty International, welcomed the resolution as a crucial step amidst the protracted conflict following the military coup that triggered widespread internal displacement.