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In a historic bid for self-representation, Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh are holding internal elections to form a civil society committee, aiming to represent their community on global platforms amid deepening humanitarian challenges.
The agreement, titled "On ratification of the agreement between the Republic of Belarus and the Republic of the Union of Myanmar on mutual protection of classified information," aims to safeguard state secrets and strengthen cooperation between the two nations.
At least 72 Rohingya returnees, including children, are being held without aid and forced into labor by the Arakan Army, raising alarm over repatriation safety and rights violations.
UN warns of catastrophic service cuts as global funding shortfall threatens food, health, and education for over a million Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar.
According to Indian media reports, the operation occurred between 2 AM and 4 AM on July 13, involving over 150 Israeli-made drones targeting bases of the banned separatist group United Liberation Front of Assam-Independent (ULFA-I) in Myanmar’s Sagaing Region, a stronghold believed to house ULFA-I’s Eastern Command headquarters.
The attack, carried out by the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA), targeted a junta military position in Kayin State around 3:00 PM local time. The Thai army said Myanmar soldiers attempted to hold their ground and called in reinforcements but were ultimately overrun.
According to a report by Health Policy Watch, WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus informed staff via internal email that Wazed’s leave became effective since July 11.
Named the Arakan Rohingya National Council (ARNC), the newly formed group announced its formation on Sunday, declaring its mission to provide a unified political voice for Rohingya people worldwide — both inside Myanmar and in exile.
The attack took place around 1:00 AM on Friday in Linn Ta Lu village, where over 150 displaced residents had taken refuge in the Buddhist monastery amid weeks of heavy fighting in the area.
Without immediate financial backing, the agency warns that healthcare services could be disrupted as early as September, and essential supplies like cooking fuel will run out by December.
The assurances came during separate meetings held on the sidelines of the 32nd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting in Kuala Lumpur .
Min Aung Hlaing proposed a revised rate between 10% and 20%.
Turkey’s top defence industry chief Haluk Görgün met Bangladesh’s top civil and military leadership on Tuesday, boosting bilateral defence ties as Dhaka seeks self-reliance and supply diversification
Amid a steep drop in international funding, Bangladesh has asked France and the EU to strengthen their role in repatriating Rohingya refugees and reinvigorating global attention ahead of the UNGA summit
As Washington imposes sweeping tariffs on 14 nations, Bangladesh is betting on direct negotiations with the U.S. Trade Representative to secure a better deal for its garment exports
At the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, Malaysia called on all parties in Myanmar’s civil war to create an inclusive, peaceful environment for elections—raising questions about policy direction amid growing instability in Rakhine.
A looming 35% U.S. tariff threatens Bangladesh’s garment exports as the country lags behind in global renegotiations
Odisha Police detain 448 suspected illegal migrants in a sweeping crackdown, raising alarms over systemic border failures.
The National Unity Government supports the ICC’s arrest warrant for Min Aung Hlaing and pledges full citizenship rights for Rohingya
The UN Human Rights Council adopts a landmark resolution recognizing Rohingya rights and condemning Myanmar military atrocities
