NAM Summit: Bangladesh to raise Rohingya issue with Myanmar

January 17, 2024

Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud has said he will discuss the Rohingya issue with his Myanmar counterpart on the sidelines of the upcoming NAM Summit in the Ugandan capital Kampala. “Look, we are always trying diplomatically. We are increasing engagement with them (Myanmar). I am going to the NAM Summit. I am scheduled to meet […]Continue Reading

Army doles out winter aid in Dighinala

January 17, 2024

DIGHINALA CORRESPONDENT Bangladesh Army’s 24th Infantry Division oversaw a winter clothing distribution in Khagrachhari’s Dighinala upazila.  The event, organized by the Formation Adhoc Recruit Training Center, took place on Wednesday (January 17) at the Pomangpara Government Primary School. More than 500 people from Thanapara, Chappapara, Pomangpara, Kumillatila and Continue Reading

New minister Kujendra pledges harmony in CHT on first state visit

January 16, 2024

STAFF REPORTER, KHAGRACHHARI Kujendra Lal Tripura, the newly appointed Minister of State for Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs, has affirmed his commitment to ensuring peaceful coexistence and equitable distribution in the hills. “Together, we will secure a harmonious and fair environment in the hills,” he said during his first official visit to Khagrachhari on Continue Reading

Britain declares ‘antisemitic’ Hizb ut-Tahrir as terrorist group

January 15, 2024

Britain on Monday declared global Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir as a proscribed terrorist group, making it a criminal offence to belong to what it described as an antisemitic organisation, Reuters reports. Britain’s proscription of the Sunni Islamist political group – which puts it on par with al-Qaeda or ISIS – will come into force from […]Continue Reading

Myanmar rebel group claims control of town bordering India, Bangladesh

January 15, 2024

An ethnic armed group in the western Myanmar state of Rakhine said it has taken control of a town bordering India and Bangladesh, marking the latest loss for the military government as it battles rebellion in several parts of the country, Reuters reports. Myanmar is in the throes of an insurgency on multiple fronts, where […]Continue Reading

New Bangladesh FM says Rohingya crisis solvable thru diplomacy

January 14, 2024

NEWS DESK Newly appointed Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Sunday expressed optimism that the Rohingya crisis can be resolved diplomatically. “We remain engaged with Myanmar. We hope this problem will be resolved diplomatically,” he said while responding to a question. Meeting journalists at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hasan Mahmud said the government Continue Reading

Bandarban UP chairman allegedly kidnapped by KNF, freed after four hours

January 14, 2024

BANDARBAN CORRESPONDENT In a dramatic turn of events in Bandarban, Uhlamong Marma, chairman of Paindu Union Parishad, was allegedly kidnapped by the Kuki Chin National Front (KNF) and later released after four hours. The incident had initially occurred on Sunday, January 14th, while Uhlamong Marma was returning from Keukradong in Ruma upazila. He was abducted […]Continue Reading

UPDF member arrested for snatching phones from tourists in Rangamati

January 14, 2024

STAFF REPORTER, RANGAMATI Security forces in Rangamati have arrested a member of the armed group United Peoples Democratic Front (UPDF). Montu Chakma, 40, was detained near Furmon Hill in Saffchori Union on Sunday, January 14. He was arrested following reports that a group of terrorists had snatched mobile phones and wallets from tourists at Furmon […]Continue Reading

Myanmar Junta Breaks Chinese-Brokered Ceasefire: TNLA

January 14, 2024

Myanmar’s junta has already broken Thursday’s ceasefire in northern Shan State with continuing airstrikes, the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) said, The Irrawaddy reports. Representatives of the Brotherhood Alliance and the regime met in the Chinese city of Kunming on Wednesday and Thursday. They agreed an immediate ceasefire and to resolve issues through dialogue. Continue Reading

Myanmar junta boss in talks with Thai military chief

January 14, 2024

Myanmar junta boss Min Aung Hlaing and Thailand’s armed forces chief General Songwit Noonpackdee on Friday reportedly discussed online gambling and telecom fraud, especially in Myawaddy on the Thai border, The Irrawaddy reports. A junta website said the online meeting was also attended by Thailand’s Air Chief Marshal Chakorn Tawanjang and Lieutenant General Ye Win […]Continue Reading