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India's Ministry of External Affairs calls for a transparent and genuinely participatory election in conflict-torn Myanmar, emphasizing that all political actors must be included for democratic legitimacy
In the tumultuous years before 1948, British and AFPFL leaders overlooked Arakan (Rakhine). Learn how this neglect and rising nationalism led Muslim leaders to seek a political "nationality" and autonomy, culminating in the assertion of the Rohingya identity
Humanitarian Collaboration Aims to Reduce Deforestation and Improve Living Standards in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has achieved over 97% coverage in the Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV) Campaign 2025, protecting 42.5 million children and placing it among global immunization leaders
Diplomatic Delegation Hands Over Initial 9.2 Tonnes of Medical Supplies; $100K Fund and 500 Tonnes of Rice to Follow
Four Civilians Killed at Chaman-Spin Boldak Crossing; Both Sides Trade Accusations of Firing First
Escalating Abuse: Rohingya Report Arakan Army Harassment, Theft, and Assault in Maungdaw Township
Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing stated the military would only consider reducing its parliamentary role when 'no EAOs exist,' justifying the Tatmadaw's continued political dominance
Speaking at an interactive session hosted by the Merchants' Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) in Kolkata, Hamidullah acknowledged differing perspectives between the two neighbours but noted that such complexities are natural in a long-standing relationship.
SiGMA South Asia made a high-impact debut in Colombo, Sri Lanka, gathering 2,500 delegates from the global gaming and tech sectors
Bangladesh Satellite Company Ltd (BSCL) signs deals with three Hill District Councils to install Starlink satellite internet in CHT schools
The 3,000 metric tonnes of cooking oil, procured through a $7M Swedish contribution, will meet the needs of one million refugees for three months under Ukraine's 'Grain from Ukraine' initiative
Opium poppy cultivation in Myanmar has surged 17% to a decade high of 531 sq km, driven by civil conflict and poverty, UNODC reports. This boom follows Afghanistan's ban, threatening to reshape global heroin supply routes to Europe
Major assistance package focuses on high-tech skills, digital security center, and poverty reduction through 2036
UN Women and UNDP launch interactive drama platform to combat rising digital abuse and gender-based violence among youth
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee unanimously approved the 'No New Burma Funds Act' (H.R. 4423), significantly increasing economic and political pressure on Myanmar's military regime
Nearly 28 years after the CHT Peace Accord, the region is dominated by six armed factions, including the UPDF and PCJSS, turning the hills into a center for extortion, abductions, and power struggles instead of peace
Landmine Monitor 2025 reports over 6,000 landmine and UXO incidents in 2024, the highest since 2020
Catastrophic flooding and landslides in Sri Lanka and Indonesia have killed nearly 1,000 people. Both nations have deployed the military for massive relief, with presidents declaring states of emergency
A decade after the 2014 UN tribunal verdict, Bangladesh asserts its absolute sovereign rights over the Bay of Bengal and rejects India's 'grey areas' narrative, demanding constructive engagement for regional cooperation and blue economy initiatives
