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Myanmar frees former president Win Myint in mass New Year amnesty
Myanmar’s military junta has released former president Win Myint as part of a New Year amnesty of 4,500 prisoners, while Aung San Suu Kyi remains in detention
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‘Gerrymandering’ in India’s Assam cuts Muslim representation before vote: Al Jazeera
As Assam heads to the polls, critics and Al Jazeera reports highlight how the 2023 redrawing of electoral boundaries has significantly reduced the number of Muslim-majority seats, sparking fears of political marginalization
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Bangladesh Praises Pakistan’s Diplomatic Role in Gulf Crisis at Antalya Forum
Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman meets Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum to discuss Middle East stability and bilateral ties
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Myanmar Junta Cuts Aung San Suu Kyi’s Sentence in New Year Amnesty
Myanmar's military junta reduces Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi’s 27-year sentence by four and a half years as part of a New Year amnesty involving 4,500 prisoners
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Myanmar Frees Over 4,000 Prisoners, Reduces Sentences in Annual Amnesty
Myanmar’s military-led government has granted amnesty to 4,335 prisoners, reduced sentences including those of high-profile detainees, and commuted death penalties as part of its traditional New Year clemency
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Durable Solution to Rohingya Crisis Lies in Rakhine, Says Bangladesh Foreign Minister
Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman says a lasting solution to the Rohingya crisis lies in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, urging stronger global efforts for safe and voluntary repatriation during the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026
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Saudi-funded food aid programme launches for Rohingya, host communities in Cox’s Bazar
KS relief and ISDE Bangladesh launch a massive food assistance program in Cox’s Bazar, providing essential supplies to 60,000 Rohingya and host community families.
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Uncertainty Lingers as Teknaf Land Port Reopening Fails to Kickstart Trade
Despite the government's official reopening of Teknaf Land Port, trade remains at a standstill due to security risks in Myanmar's Rakhine State and logistical hurdles
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Morality, Realism, and Parliamentary Debate: Where Does Consistency End and Statecraft Begin?
As Bangladesh navigates its post-uprising transition, the friction between young lawmakers and seasoned politicians reveals a deeper struggle over the soul of the Constitution
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Sangrai festival plays crucial role in preserving cultural heritage in Chittagong hills tracts : Dipen Dewan
CHT Affairs Minister Dipen Dewan inaugurates "Chingmrong Sangrai Relongpoye-2026," emphasizing the festival's role in communal harmony and cultural identity.
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US Senate Blocks War Powers resolution as Pressure Mounts on Trump Over Iran Conflict
The US Senate voted 47–52 against a resolution to limit President Trump’s military operations in Iran. Explore the political fallout, the role of the War Powers Act, and what happens next as the 60-day constitutional deadline approaches
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Rising Oil Prices Push Asian Consumers Toward Electric Cars
with oil crossing $100 per barrel, consumers in Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines are abandoning petrol for EVs. VinFast and BYD report record growth as fuel savings outweigh upfront costs
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Myanmar Welcomes New Year with Vibrant Thingyan Celebrations
Myanmar marks the traditional Thingyan festival with nationwide water-throwing, merit-making, and cultural performances to welcome the Buddhist New Year
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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