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Modi Government Launches Landmark Fencing Project on Myanmar Border Amid Rising Cross-Border Crimes
According to reports from various media outlets, the Border Roads Organization (BRO) will complete the project within the next 10 years.
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Dhaka calls for global unity on Rohingya repatriation efforts
Speaking at the Sheraton Hotel in Doha, Dr. Rahman urged global leaders to forge a consensus to resolve the protracted Rohingya crisis.
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Shaping Global Security: Eurasian Network University Leads Dialogue on Preventive Public Diplomacy
During the panel discussion, Dmitry Yurievich Bryukhanov, Vice-Rector of the State University of Management, introduced participants to the ENU’s mission of fostering the "fifth freedom" freedom of knowledge across EAEU member states.
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Yunus to religious leaders: We are not each other's enemies
Dr Yunus also expressed concerns over misinformation, particularly in media reports. He said: “We are seeing reports of renewed attacks and torture. Some of this information comes from foreign media. There are glaring gaps in what we know, and that must end.”
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Myanmar shelling raises border tensions, causing fear in Teknaf
The Arakan Army has reportedly captured large parts of Rakhine State, prompting the Myanmar junta to launch a series of aggressive counter-attacks.
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Safe Zones in Rakhine: A Mirage of Hope for Rohingya Refugees?
The situation in Rakhine is even more precarious. It is a conflict-ridden region where the Myanmar military, the Arakan Army (AA), and armed Rohingya groups like the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) vie for control.
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ASEAN to Convene Ministerial Meeting in Address Myanmar Crisis: Reuters
Scheduled for December 20, the meeting initiated by Laos as the current ASEAN chairaims to explore solutions to the turmoil that has gripped Myanmar since the military coup of 2021.
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60% of Canadians Hold Unfavorable View of India, Poll Finds
The poll conducted by the Angus Reid Institute (ARI) in partnership with the Asia-Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF). It highlights a significant shift in public sentiment amid escalating diplomatic tensions.
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Arakan Army Poses New Threat to Rohingya Muslims
Lwin, a prominent advocate for Rohingya rights, highlighted the growing threat posed by the Arakan Army, a rebel group controlling much of Rakhine State.
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Bangladesh Strengthens Security at Indian High Commission in Dhaka After Agartala Incident
Dhaka Metropolitan Police Deputy Commissioner (Diplomatic Security Division) Mohammad Noor-e-Alam confirmed the enhanced security arrangements on Monday (November 2) evening.
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Donald Lu Embarks on South Asia Visit to Strengthen Regional Partnerships
Sri Lanka, and Nepal, aimed at bolstering regional cooperation and fostering shared prosperity and security. The visit, scheduled from December 3 to December 10, underscores the United States’ commitment to its partnerships in South Asia.
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Police detain Rohingya man trying to register as Bangladeshi voter
The detainee, identified as Nurul Amin, visited the Sadullapur Upazila Election Office with recommendations from two Bangladeshi individuals, Tayeb Sarkar and Jibon Kresh Dipan Ujjal, to enlist himself as a voter.
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Chief Advisor Yunus Calls for SAARC Revival to Benefit South Asia
"SAARC is a forgotten word. If you can revitalize it, this will bring dividends to the people of the whole region," said Prof. Yunus during a meeting with SAARC Secretary General Golam Sarwar at his office in Tejgaon, Dhaka, on Monday (November 2).
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Chittagong Hill Tracts Accord at 27: A Broken Peace Amid Rising Insurgency and Geopolitical Crossroads
The CHT Accord's vision of peace remains overshadowed by insurgency and geopolitical challenges.
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Admiral Paparo Sounds Alarm Over U.S. Defense Posture in Asia
Paparo highlighted an alarming escalation in Chinese military activity, describing the scale of recent exercises as unprecedented in his decades-long career.
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116 Rohingya refugees rescued off Indonesia : UN
"We received a report from the East Aceh government that there are 116 refugees in total," said Faisal Rahman of UNHCR, speaking to AFP.
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31 crew of Thai fishing vessels held in Myanmar, one dead
Suwat revealed that several Thai fishing boats were operating within Myanmar’s waters during the incident, and the deceased "jumped into the water during the attack."
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Who Is Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar?
The prosecutor, Karim Khan, requested an arrest warrant for Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, who in 2017 led the country’s military on a deadly rampage against Myanmar’s Muslim Rohingya minority.
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EC Warns Against Rohingyas Illegally Attempting to Obtain NID Cards
Rohingyas have been attempting to acquire National Identity (NID) cards from election offices across the country.
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Bangladeshi Fisherman shot in Gunfire by Myanmar Navy Near St Martin's Island
Nezam Uddin, one of the fishermen, confirmed that the Myanmar Navy opened fire from a ship while they were near St Martin's Island. Ershad was struck in his right arm during the attack.