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Four Killed in Ethnic Violence in Bangladesh

Four Killed in Ethnic Violence in Bangladesh

Four people were killed in the Chittagong Hill Tracts region of Bangladesh on Friday amid escalating ethnic violence, Dawn revealed today. The military reported that troops opened fire after being shot at by members of the United Peoples Democratic Front…
Rohingya Refugees Hope for Change with New Leadership

Rohingya Refugees Hope for Change with New Leadership

With the recent appointment of a new leader, Rohingya refugees are filled with renewed hope for a better future, Arab News revealed in an article yesterday. Many believe that the new official, known for his groundbreaking work in microfinance and…
Thousands Rally in Dhaka for Elections Amid Political Turmoil

Thousands Rally in Dhaka for Elections Amid Political Turmoil

Thousands of activists from the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) gathered in Dhaka on Tuesday, demanding a democratic transition and a timeline for new elections as the interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has yet to provide one,…
Bangladesh intensifies border security amid surge in Rohingya refugees

Bangladesh intensifies border security amid surge in Rohingya refugees

Bangladesh has intensified its border security as approximately 18,000 Rohingya Muslims have recently fled to escape escalating violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine state, officials in Dhaka said. This surge is due to ongoing clashes between Myanmar’s military junta and the Arakan…
Dengue Cases Surge in Bangladesh Amidst Health Concerns

Dengue Cases Surge in Bangladesh Amidst Health Concerns

Bangladesh is grappling with a rising dengue crisis, with one more death reported and 463 new hospital admissions in the last 24 hours, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday citing the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The total caseload has now…
Bangladesh Urges Faster Resettlement for Rohingya Refugees

Bangladesh Urges Faster Resettlement for Rohingya Refugees

Bangladesh’s interim government leader, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus, has called for expedited third-country resettlement for Rohingya Muslims amid escalating violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine state, Arab News reported yesterday. Recent clashes between Myanmar’s ruling junta and the Arakan Army…
Dengue Death Toll in Bangladesh Approaches 100

Dengue Death Toll in Bangladesh Approaches 100

The dengue fever death toll in Bangladesh has reached 95 this year, with the government confirming three additional fatalities on Saturday, Xinhua reported yesterday. The Ministry of Health reported that 12 deaths occurred in September alone, while 27 were recorded…
Catastrophic Floods Impact Millions in Bangladesh

Catastrophic Floods Impact Millions in Bangladesh

On September 6, the UN reported that catastrophic floods in Bangladesh have affected over 18 million people, severely impacting communities in Cox’s Bazar, home to nearly one million Rohingya refugees. The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) is rapidly dispatching humanitarian aid,…
Thousands of Rohingya Flee to Bangladesh Amid Escalating Violence

Thousands of Rohingya Flee to Bangladesh Amid Escalating Violence

Approximately 8,000 Rohingya Muslims have recently fled to Bangladesh, escaping intensifying violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine state, Reuters reported on Wednesday citing Bangladeshi officials. The unrest has escalated due to ongoing clashes between Myanmar’s military junta and the Arakan Army, a…
Rohingya Refugees Provide Aid to Flood Victims in Bangladesh

Rohingya Refugees Provide Aid to Flood Victims in Bangladesh

Rohingya refugees from Cox’s Bazar have recently organized emergency aid for flood victims in southeastern Bangladesh, as devastating floods affected millions, Arab News reported yesterday. The floods, caused by heavy monsoon rains and water surges from India, have resulted in…
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