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Dr. Khalilur Rahman, High Representative of the Chief Adviser on Rohingya Crisis and Priority Issues, met with UN General Assembly President Ambassador Philemon Yang in New York to deliberate on the matter, as conveyed in a statement on Tuesday (December 31).
The Indian Coast Guard detained 78 Bangladeshi fishermen and a trawler in the Bay of Bengal on December 9. Prior to this, 12 other Bangladeshi fishermen were already imprisoned in India.
The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement spearheaded the "March for Unity," which took place at the Central Shaheed Minar, a national landmark. Demonstrators called for Hasina's trial and the dissolution of her Awami League party.
During President Xi Jinping’s visit to Brazil, the BRI aligned with Brazil’s Growth Acceleration Program, setting the stage for enhanced connectivity and economic integration.
Arriving at the High Commission in Baridhara on (December 31), Professor Yunus was received by Indian High Commissioner Pranay Kumar Verma.
The sudden influx has placed immense pressure on Bangladesh, which is already struggling to manage the overcrowded camps in Cox’s Bazar. The crisis has been further complicated by funding shortages, intensified by the recent suspension of US aid for development projects in Bangladesh.
He said the new Rohingyas entered Bangladesh due to humanitarian issues. That is why their repatriation has become a tougher issue.
In a Facebook post on Monday, the CA Press Wing labeled the report part of a “well-orchestrated campaign” by the Indian media targeting Bangladesh’s interim government under Professor Yunus.
Participants also explored strategies for advancing partnerships through initiatives like BRICS+, which emphasizes collaboration among emerging economies.
The Alliance strongly urged the administration to ensure fair access for journalists while balancing the needs for security and good governance.
The Rohingya refugees, numbering over 100, were rescued by the Sri Lanka Navy on December 20. The group, reportedly in distress, was found off the island’s northeastern coast near the Vellamullivaikkal area in Mullaitivu after being spotted by local fishermen.
Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Mohammad Rafiqul Alam recently confirmed that the government sent a formal diplomatic letter, or note verbale, to New Delhi on Monday, seeking Hasina’s extradition.
The statement also noted that the Bangladesh Army procures necessary ammunition from various countries based on its operational requirements.
The foreign adviser made these remarks at the inauguration of an international conference on “China-South Asia Civilization and Connectivity: History and Contemporary Issues,” held at North South University in Dhaka.
In Paletwa, a southern town in Chin State, the Kaladan River has become a lifeline. Boats laden with smuggled goods from India arrive daily, offering desperately needed supplies such as cooking oil and medicines.
The issue was discussed at a policy dialogue titled "Rakhine after the Fall of Maungdaw: Implications for Bangladesh and the Region," organized by the Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS) at a city hotel.
The call was made during the 46th meeting of the NTF, chaired by Foreign Secretary Md. Jasim Uddin, on December 24 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, according to a press release issued today.
The AA now controls 14 of Rakhine’s 17 townships, leaving only Sittwe, Kyaukphyu, and Manaung under junta control. Gwa Township in the south is reportedly on the verge of falling, with the AA already dominating rural areas.
The viral video, titled “Jemon Khushi Temon Sajo” (Dress up as you like) and captioned “Usury has made the country a safe haven for militants,” has been widely shared on social media.
The call for unity comes amid mounting criticism from military sympathizers over Min Aung Hlaing’s leadership. His regime has faced a series of humiliating defeats, including the capture of high-ranking officers and the loss of strategic locations.
