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Most Rohingya refugees in the Bangladeshi camps also say they will not return to a state where their villages have been torched and where they allege atrocities by the army and ethnic Rakhine locals. (Photo: AFP)

Repatriation of Rohingya Muslim refugees to Myanmar delayed:...

The United Nations described the military operation as ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya, which Myanmar denies.

22 Jan 2018 3:03 PM IST

Rohingya Muslims, who crossed over from Myanmar into Bangladesh, stretch their arms out to receive packets of biscuits thrown at them as handouts near Balukhali refugee camp. (Photo: AP)

Rohingya deal aims to repatriate refugees 'within 2 years'

It does not cover Rohingya refugees who were living in Bangladesh prior to that date who the UN estimates number at...

16 Jan 2018 1:10 PM IST

The figure is the highest estimated death toll yet of violence that erupted on August 25 and triggered a massive refugee crisis, with more than 6, 20,000 Rohingya fleeing Myanmar for Bangladesh in three months. (Representational image)

1st camp to house Rohingyas will be ready next week: Myanmar official

The UN refugee agency said it is not involved in the process but is willing to play a 'constructive role' in the process...

15 Jan 2018 3:53 PM IST

Most Rohingya refugees in the Bangladeshi camps also say they will not return to a state where their villages have been torched and where they allege atrocities by the army and ethnic Rakhine locals. (Photo: AFP)

Talks in Myanmar to 'settle issues' on Rohingya return

In December 2017, Bangladeshi officials said they had sent a list of 100,000 names to Myanmar for the first round of...

15 Jan 2018 3:14 PM IST

Scientists have identified three traits in the giant mammals: attentiveness, sociability and aggressiveness. (Photo: Pixabay)

Elephants have unique personalities: study

The researchers collected data for the study with questionnaires on the elephants personalities.

22 Feb 2018 1:27 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Myanmar farmers going against the grain with apps

Many farmers are turning to tech to address the knowledge gap in a country where two thirds of the workforce are...

18 Feb 2018 11:33 AM IST

Aung says he has no regrets about forgoing an education but admits to sometimes missing his family. (Photo: AP)

Meet Aung Sein Phyo: Known for gravity defying agility and...

Riding high on Myanmar's human-powered Ferris wheels.

26 Nov 2019 9:52 AM IST

Like many who persevere with a monastic life until the end of high school, she has resolved to remain a nun rather than returning to the secular world. (Photo: AFP)

Child nuns from Myanmar dream of lives free from conflict

Myanmar child nuns dream of conflict-free lives.

24 Dec 2019 4:31 PM IST

Myanmar Foreign Minister Aung San Suu Kyi, right, speaks during the Asia Europe Foreign Ministers (ASEM) meeting at Myanmar International Convention Centre Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. (Photo: AP)

Myanmar's Aung Suu Kyi denies 'genocidal intent' in Rohingya case in...

'Regrettably The Gambia has placed before the court a misleading and incomplete picture of the situation in Rakhine...

12 Dec 2019 10:47 AM IST

Children lining up for relief supplies at the Kutupalong refugee camp for Rohingyas who have fled to Bangladesh to escape violence in Myanmar. (Photo: AFP)

31 Rohingya in limbo on Bangladesh-India border

This group crossed barbed-wire fences along Indian part of border, but Bangladesh border guards stopped them from...

21 Jan 2019 8:32 PM IST

About 150,000-200,000 Rohingya refugees in Bangladeshs Coxs Bazar are at risk from flooding and landslides during the monsoon season. (Photo: AP)

Myanmar delays UN refugee chief's visit

Myanmar has postponed a planned visit by the UN refugee chief to Rakhine state

15 Jan 2019 4:06 PM IST

PM Modi is scheduled to hold a five-kilometre-long roadshow in the constituency after his arrival here. (Photo: File)

BIMSTEC leaders invited to attend PM Modi's swearing in ceremony: MEA

The BIMSTEC member states include Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Nepal, Bhutan and India.

27 May 2019 6:45 PM IST