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Bangladesh to Keep Accepting Rohingya Under International Law: Yunus
Bangladesh will continue to accept Rohingya refugees under international law while urging the world to share the responsibility.
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VOA interview: Army Empowered to Restore Law and Order as Police Morale Declines: Yunus
The army has been empowered to restore law and order as police morale drops amid national unrest.
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Yunus' High-Level Meetings in New York Fuel Delhi's Diplomatic Concerns
Political analysts suggest that the interim government's current strategy is to reduce Bangladesh's dependency on India, which has raised alarm in New Delhi.
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Myanmar Junta Launches Controversial Census Amid Rising Tensions
Aung San Suu Kyi, has urged citizens to proceed with caution. The NUG accuses the junta of using the census as a tool to track the whereabouts of potential political dissidents and identify men for military conscription.
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Bangladesh Delegation Travels to Nepal to Finalize 40 MW Electricity Import Deal
The electricity will be imported through Indian territories, requiring a tripartite agreement between Bangladesh, Nepal, and India.
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India is Recognizing AA to Safeguard Interests in Myanmar
According to Narinjara News, political observers believe that India’s invitation to the AA and other opposition groups for talks signifies a shift in its approach to Myanmar’s political crisis.
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Over 5,350 civilians killed & 3.3 Million Displaced since Myanmar military coup : UN
The situation worsened with the introduction of mandatory conscription earlier this year, leading to a surge in arrests. Nearly 27,400 people have been detained since February, with numbers continuing to rise.
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World must step up efforts to help Rohingya ‘lost generation’
Currently hosting over 1.2 million Rohingya refugees, Bangladesh is facing a growing crisis, as the international community remains largely inactive, leaving the country to manage the burden alone.
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Myanmar rebels reject embattled junta's peace offer
This peace offer marks the junta's first formal outreach since seizing power in 2021. It comes on the heels of a failed ceasefire in the northern Shan state, which had been brokered by China.
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85 Bangladeshis return from Myanmar after serving time in prison
The exchange will take place at the Nuniarchara Ghat in Cox's Bazar, where the Bangladeshis will arrive before the Myanmar nationals are sent back home. Mohammad Salahuddin, Deputy Commissioner of Cox’s Bazar, confirmed the news.
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Dhaka ready to work with int'l community for Rohingya repatriation: Yunus
Bangladesh has been hosting over 1.2 million Rohingya refugees for seven years, incurring "significant social-economic-environmental costs," according to the chief adviser.
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Japan Downgrades Diplomatic Ties with Myanmar’s Military Junta
Though Tokyo has yet to officially announce the decision, Japan follows in the footsteps of the U.S., U.K., and Australia, all of which have downgraded their diplomatic presence in Myanmar
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Bangladesh, Pakistan Set to Revitalize Ties
Both leaders emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral cooperation between Bangladesh and Pakistan
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General Waker Pledges to Back Yunus-Led Interim Government 'Come What May'
In a rare interview with Reuters from his Dhaka office on Monday (23 September), Waker-uz-Zaman confirmed his commitment to the interim administration led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. He outlined plans to reduce political influence within the military. "I will stand beside him. Come what may. So that he can accomplish his mission," Waker said of Yunus.
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Harini Amarasuriya appointed Sri Lanka PM
On Tuesday, his office announced the appointment of Harini Amarasuriya, a 54-year-old sociologist and first-time lawmaker, as Prime Minister.
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India Invites Myanmar Junta Opponents to Seminar in New Delhi
The civil war in Myanmar, triggered by a military coup in February 2021 that ousted an elected civilian government, now threatens to destabilize India’s 1,650-km (1,025-mile) border with Myanmar and disrupt key infrastructure projects in the region.
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Rohingya forced to fight along Myanmar Military
“They didn’t give us any training,” Syed recounted. On a patrol to a Muslim village, he managed to escape his captors and cross back into Bangladesh.
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Army officer killed in robbery attack
The operation was launched based on intelligence reports indicating that a group of armed robbers was hiding in the area.
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Dissanayake Defeats Premadasa in Tight Race to Become Sri Lanka's New President
This election, held on Saturday, was the first since mass protests in 2022 forced the former president, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, to step down during the country’s worst economic crisis. Dissanayake, 55, promised good governance and strong anti-corruption measures, which gained support from many voters.
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Tensions Mount in Hilly Districts as Tribals and Bengalis Clash Over Youth’s Death
The army, police, and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have increased patrols in the area to maintain peace. On Saturday, September 21, a high-level government team, led by the Home Advisor, visited the affected areas to assess the situation.