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Bangladesh and Malaysia Target 2027 Free Trade Agreement
Bangladesh and Malaysia have agreed to finalize a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by 2027. Read about the new Joint Working Group for safe labor migration and bilateral energy deals
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Arakan Army Members Arrested with Illegal Drugs Worth Over Three Billion Kyats
Myanmar authorities seize 10kg of heroin and 1 million meth tablets worth over 3 billion kyats at Chindwin Bridge, alleging links to the Arakan Army
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Families Hold Human Chain Demanding Repatriation of 27 Bangladeshi Fishermen Detained in Myanmar
Relatives of 27 Bangladeshi fishermen jailed in Sittwe, Myanmar, formed a human chain in Shahbagh demanding swift diplomatic intervention for their return
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Bangladesh Seeks Stronger Global Support for Rohingya Repatriation at UN
Bangladesh Ambassador to the UN Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury renews calls for the early, safe, and dignified repatriation of 1.2 million Rohingya refugees to Myanmar
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Wearing roses criminalized in Myanmar as Aung San Suu Kyi turns 81
Myanmar's military junta has banned the buying, selling and display of roses linked to a protest movement marking Aung San Suu Kyi's 81st birthday, as concerns mount over her whereabouts and health
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Bangladesh State Minister Shama Obaed renews push for Rohingya repatriation at UN
Bangladesh State Minister Shama Obaed Islam has called at the UN ECOSOC forum for stronger international support, accountability, and safe voluntary repatriation of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar
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Indonesia President Prabowo’s Myanmar initiative
Analysts urge Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to take a leading role in resolving Myanmar's political crisis, citing Jakarta's diplomatic influence, military ties, and ASEAN leadership credentials
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Arakan Army Faces Growing Scrutiny Over Rohingya Rights Amid Row Over Ronan Lee Report
The Arakan Army faces growing international pressure and criticism over its treatment of the Rohingya minority following a sharp dispute over a new research paper by Ronan Lee
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Two Bangladeshis killed by BSF firing along Brahmanbaria border : BGB
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.
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Bangladesh, Pakistan sign MoU to combat drug trafficking, narcotics abuse
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.
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Myanmar Unveils Rare Giant Ruby Discovered in Mogok Valley
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
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Fuel Shortages Spread Across Indonesia as Long Queues Hit Kalimantan and Riau
Fuel shortages hit Palangkaraya, Balikpapan, and Riau. Local mayors implement purchase limits and bans on jerrycans as protests erupt over diesel scarcity
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ASEAN Summit Opens in Philippines Without Myanmar Junta Chief
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.
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Trump says war will be ‘over quickly’ as Iran reviews US peace proposal
President Trump expresses optimism over a framework agreement with Iran to end the conflict, though Tehran remains cautious over nuclear and maritime demands
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Russia Strikes Ukraine Hours Before Ceasefire, Killing Dozens
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
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Arakan Army’s “Double Standard” on Bangladesh Ties Raises Questions Over Rohingya Repatriation and Trust
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
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Philippines Urges Myanmar to Grant ASEAN Envoy Access to Aung San Suu Kyi
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
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Bangladesh to Act if ‘Push-In’ Incidents Occur Amid West Bengal Power Shift: Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman
Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman affirms Bangladesh's readiness to prevent irregular border movements following political changes in West Bengal
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Bangladesh–United States Relations Will Shape the Future Strategy of the Indo-Pacific: Paul Kapur
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
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Landmark Shifts in India's 2026 Assembly Elections: BJP Gains West Bengal, TVK Stuns Tamil Nadu as UDF Sweeps Kerala
Massive shifts in India's 2026 elections: BJP ousts TMC in West Bengal, actor Vijay’s TVK stuns Tamil Nadu, and UDF regains Kerala