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At present, nearly one million Rohingyas are forced to take shelter in Bangladesh after Myanmars army, responding to attacks by an armed group, launched a brutal campaign against the Muslim minorities in the Rakhine state in 2017. (Photo: ANI)

65 Rohingyas found stranded in southern Thailand

Rohingyas, who belong to the Rakhine state in Myanmar, have been facing extreme persecution by authorities and majority...

12 Jun 2019 5:57 PM IST

The problem lies with Myanmar as they dont want to take back the Rohingyas by any means though Naypyidaw signed an agreement with Bangladesh promising to repatriate them, Dhaka Tribune quoted Hasina as saying on Sunday. (Photo: AP)

Hasina accuses Myanmar of being hesitant in taking back Rohingyas

PM Hasina also expressed concerns about security factors involving Rohingyas as many were found to be engaged in...

10 Jun 2019 2:58 PM IST

Myanmar Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, seen here in July 2018, has been hit with sanctions by the United States. (Photo: AFP)

US bans Myanmar army chief over Rohingya 'ethnic cleansing'

Myanmar's army has denied virtually any wrongdoing and said it was responding to Rohingya insurgents.

17 July 2019 6:38 PM IST

Heavy downpours hit the tropical Southeast Asian country during the May-October rainy season, often triggering flooding. (Photo: AFP)

Monsoon flooding in Myanmar forces thousands from their homes

We are working together with local authorities helping the people and providing food,' said the department's director,...

15 July 2019 3:20 PM IST

The decision recognises the importance of the central Myanmar site and will likely be a boon to Myanmars tourist industry. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Myanmar's temple city Bagan attains UNESCO Heritage status

Myanmar's temple city Bagan awarded UNESCO World Heritage status.

9 July 2019 11:31 AM IST

The UN refugee agency says Myanmar and Bangladesh are making a second attempt to start repatriating Rohingya Muslims after more than 700,000 of them fled a security crackdown in Myanmar almost two years ago. (Photo: File/ AP)

Second attempt to return Rohingya to Myanmar planned: UN

Myanmar's military in August 2017 launched a counterinsurgency campaign in response to an attack by a Rohingya insurgent...

16 Aug 2019 2:28 PM IST

At least 51 people lost their lives after monsoons triggered landslides in Myanmars Mon State, according to the countrys Fire Services Department. (Photo: ANI)

56 killed as monsoons trigger landslides in Myanmar

Heavy rains led to a major landslide at the Ma-lat mountain. People, houses and vehicles were caught in the mud...

12 Aug 2019 8:59 AM IST

In a joint investigation by the Narcotics Control Bureau and the local police, it was revealed that suspicious substance in the gunny bags was ketamine, a psychotrophic substance, and there were 1,160 packets of 1 kg each worth Rs 300 crore in the international market, they said. (Photo: Twitter | @IndiaCoastGuard)

Coast Guard seizes Ketamine drug worth Rs 300 crore from Myanmarese...

On rummaging the vessel, 57 suspicious gunny bundles were found aboard, the Coast Guard said.

22 Sept 2019 4:56 PM IST

European Union flags are seen in front of the European Commission building in Brussels. (AFP)

EU to beef up scrutiny of money-laundering risks, adds Panama to...

The listing left out Saudi Arabia which was included in a draft list until it was struck down after pressure from the...

6 May 2020 11:45 AM IST

India toughens public procurement rules for bidders from bordering nations. (AP Photo)

In move against China, India tightens rules on investments from...

The Indian government's statement said the decision was taken to strengthen the defence of India and national security

24 July 2020 9:55 AM IST

Representational Image. (AP)

Myanmar farms tigers, pangolins to cater to China's wild meat demand

Myanmar is already a hub for the illegal trafficking of wildlife, a trade driven by demand from neighbouring China

11 July 2020 12:35 PM IST

Farrukh Dhondy | All changes not a revolution': History can't be just...

Bloody Myanmar today is not a revolution, it is an imposed change of regime, best described as a fascist military coup

10 April 2021 12:05 AM IST