10-Year-Old Muslim Girl Loses Leg After Myanmar Military Landmine Blast in Sittwe

In Sittwe, which remains under the control of the Myanmar military, a young Muslim girl lost a leg on April 29 after stepping on a landmine planted by the military forces. The victim has been identified as 10-year-old Ma Laila from Ohn Taw Gyi Muslim village in Sittwe Township. According to reports, the incident occurred […]

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Bangladesh Leads Adoption of Sustainable Bioeconomy Resolution at the United Nations

Bangladesh has taken a leading role in the adoption of a significant resolution on sustainable bioeconomy at a regional session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP), held in Bangkok. The resolution was unanimously adopted at the 82nd session of UN ESCAP, following its initiation by Bangladesh. […]

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1,100 Rohingya camp volunteer teachers receive first formal certificates

More than 1,100 volunteer teachers working in Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh have received formal training certificates for the first time, marking a significant step toward improving education services for displaced children. The certification was awarded through a joint initiative of UNICEF and Asian University for Women, in collaboration with the Refugee Relief and Repatriation […]

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Tokyo announces $17.5mn in Rohingya aid as Dhaka calls for repatriation

Japan pledges $17.5 million for the Rohingya crisis during a high-level meeting with PM Tarique Rahman, Discussions focused on repatriation, Matarbari port, and the Economic Partnership Agreement Japan has pledged $17.5 million in humanitarian assistance to support efforts addressing the Rohingya crisis, reaffirming its continued commitment to Bangladesh as the country hosts over a million […]

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