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Since May 2023, Manipur has been in turmoil due to violent clashes between the majority Meitei and minority Kuki communities, driven by disputes over economic privileges and quotas.
Hossain emphasized that the only permanent solution to the ongoing Rohingya issue lies in their safe and dignified repatriation to Myanmar.
Despite substantial international humanitarian aid efforts, long-term solutions remain elusive. The focus has often been on managing the refugee crisis rather than addressing the root causes of the conflict.
The aid includes 1,000 mosquito nets, 3,000 ready-to-eat food items, 500 kitchen kits, 1,000 solar lamps, two generators, disinfectant fluids, bleaching powder, and various medical supplies, totaling over 30 tons.
The disaster’s impact is worsened by the junta’s decision to redirect funds. Following the February 2021 coup, Min Aung Hlaing's regime siphoned 370 billion kyats from the state disaster relief fund, reallocating it for agricultural and development projects.
During the discussion, Hossain highlighted the importance of IOM’s continued efforts in safeguarding the rights of Bangladeshi migrant workers in both destination and transit countries.
Speaking in Geneva, Rodehaver highlighted the findings of the office’s latest report, which exposed "massive regressions in human rights" due to the absence of the rule of law.
The detained individual, identified as Thanglinkap, son of Ngampao, is a Myanmarese citizen hailing from Kolang, Khampat, Myanmar.
Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin conveyed Bangladesh's position during a meeting with a visiting U.S. delegation at the State Guest House Padma on Sunday.
The service, called the China-Chittagong Express (CCE), is operated by a consortium of ships from various organizations.
The victims identified so far include Mohammad Jamal, 37, Nurul Amin, and Mohammad Abdul Karim, 35. Authorities recovered two bodies from Laboni Point on Friday, another from Nazirartek Point on Saturday morning, and two more from Inani Beach later in the afternoon.
The country has been in a state of turmoil since a military coup in February 2021, with widespread violence affecting many regions.
Sources from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Office of the Refugee Relief and Repatriation confirmed the recent wave of arrivals, noting that many of those fleeing are women and children in need of urgent medical attention.
Manipur has witnessed intense violence between the Meitei community, which is predominantly Hindu, and the Kuki community, mostly Christian.
The Pakistani envoy also proposed easing visa procedures for Pakistani nationals to foster greater people-to-people connections, according to a press release from the foreign ministry.
During the courtesy call on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, Ambassador van Dueren expressed the Netherlands' commitment to enhancing ties in critical areas such as flood management, labour, and knowledge economy.
The strike, which began on Monday (9, September), involves over 100 refugees who are demanding their transfer to a detention center in Delhi and eventual resettlement in a third country.
The spokesperson further highlighted that Pakistan “has always been raising the Junagadh issue at political and diplomatic forums and wants a peaceful solution to it.”
Kalpana Chakma, the organizing secretary of the Hill Women's Federation, an affiliate of the Shanti Bahini (an armed group in the hill regions), had quickly demonstrated her political, movement, and leadership skills. She disappeared from her home in Lailaghona, Baghaichhari Upazila, Rangamati, on June 11, 1996.
The meeting, which took place at the ACC headquarters, led to an initial agreement to establish a joint task force aimed at combating money laundering. The FBI delegation, led by Legal Attaché Robert Cameron, arrived in Dhaka on Sunday, accompanied by Muhammad Aminul Islam, a police liaison specialist.
