Bangladesh

Myanmar rebels capture major military base in west, group says

2024-12-20

The fall of the base will be a major blow for the junta days after it appointed a new defense minister.

'Lips sewn without anesthetic,’ other shockers from Bangladesh report on Hasina-linked disappearances

2024-12-19

They include alleged “brutal and methodical torture,” grisly murders and a complex system operating undetected for 15 years.

Myanmar appoints new defense minister as army struggles

2024-12-19

The new minister faces a crisis in Rakhine state and will oversee security for 2025 election.

An ICC arrest warrant for Myanmar junta chief is too little, too late

2024-12-18

Min Aung Hlaing enjoys the direct protection of China and, indirectly, from global inaction.

In viral video, besieged Myanmar troops bemoan lack of support from junta chief

2024-12-13

The video was taken a month before the battalion was overrun by rebel forces.

Bangladeshi experts, officials call for support for ‘mentally shattered’ police officers

2024-12-13

After a tumultuous anti-government uprising, the Bangladesh police force faces a morale crisis, prompting calls for mental health support, reforms.

Myanmar rebels capture last military post on Bangladesh border

2024-12-09

The Arakan Army closed a border river to all transport as it searched for fleeing junta forces.

Bangladesh-India relations could deteriorate further, analysts fear

2024-12-03

Narendra Modi, India’s prime minister, maintains support for ousted Bangladeshi leader Sheikh Hasina, they say.

International criminal court seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar junta chief

2024-11-27

Prosecutor says 2017 Rohingya crackdowns were suspected of being committed by the army, police and civilians.

Bangladesh tense after deadly violence as Hindu religious leader denied bail

2024-11-26

South Asian nation’s interim leader calls for calm as India expresses outrage over arrest of head of minority religious group.

Myanmar rebels capture town on main road to Chinese-built port

2024-11-22

Arakan Army fighters have pinned the military back in ever-smaller zones of control in Rakhine state.

At emotional gathering, people ask ‘What do we want in a new Bangladesh?’

2024-11-19

Hundreds of Bangladeshis from different walks of life attend a series of discussions hosted by BenarNews.

Q&A: ‘Anarchy if interim govt fails,’ says official from Bangladesh’s largest party

2024-11-15

BNP leader says interim administration has completed just three months and is already working on reforms.

Rohingya recount horrors of being kidnapped, forced to fight in Myanmar

2024-11-12

Others say they went willingly to support the junta’s efforts to take down insurrectionists.

Asians see Trump offering tougher policies on China, despite contradictions

2024-11-06

Some worry tariffs from Trump’s trade war will spill over to hurt the region.

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