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Yaba Seizures in Bangladesh Surge 90 Percent as Myanmar

Bangladesh's Department of Narcotics Control says seizures of yaba and amphetamine-type stimulants rose by more than 90 percent in 2025, with officials pointingControl Act and strengthen enforcement capacity.

June 28, 2026 at 10:28 AM |

Thai Authorities Arrest 18 Myanmar Nationals Crossing Border Illegally in Kanchanaburi Province

Thai police, border patrol officers, military personnel, and local officials jointly arrested 18 young Myanmar nationals who illegally crossed into Thailand through a natural border route in Kanchanaburi Province late on June 27, seeking work. None carried valid immigration documents.

June 28, 2026 at 9:27 AM |

Death Toll Surpasses 1,400 in Venezuela Twin Earthquakes as Rescue Window Closes and Desperation Grows

At least 1,430 people have been confirmed dead, and more than 51,000 remain missing after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela's coast on June 24, with rescuers warning the critical 72-hour survival window has nearly closed. More than 1,600 international rescue workers have arrived, but many families say help has come too late and too little.

June 28, 2026 at 9:04 AM |

'We Are Not Recovering, We Are Just Surviving': Rohingya Speak Out as Massacres, Beheadings and Genocide Leave a People With No Peace and No Justice

As the Arakan Army claims military gains across Rakhine State, Rohingya survivors describe a lifetime of genocide, persecution and unending trauma, first at the hands of Myanmar's military and now at the hands of the Arakan Army. Human rights organisations have documented massacres, beheadings, forced labour and sexual violence, while survivors say recovery is impossible without justice, citizenship and the right to return home.

June 27, 2026 at 5:48 PM |

'Resilience Has Its Limits': MSF Warns of Growing Needs and Shrinking Support for Rohingya in Bangladesh

Nearly nine years after Bangladesh opened its borders to Rohingya refugees, Doctors Without Borders warns that needs in Cox's Bazar continue to grow while humanitarian funding and support steadily decline. More than one million Rohingya remain in limbo with no durable solution in sight.

June 26, 2026 at 2:21 PM |

Australia Signs Tk 137 Crore Aid Agreement With UNICEF for Rohingya and Host Communities in Bangladesh

The Australian government has signed a 16 million Australian dollar humanitarian aid agreement with UNICEF to improve living conditions for Rohingya refugees and local communities in Bangladesh. The agreement was signed at the Ministry of Home Affairs in Dhaka on Wednesday.

June 24, 2026 at 11:37 AM |

Myanmar Authorities Seize Drugs Worth Over 3 Billion Kyats, Alleged Links to Armed Group Investigated

Myanmar authorities seized heroin and methamphetamine worth over 3 billion kyats at Chindwin Bridge in Kalewa and alleged possible links between the shipment and networks associated with the Arakan Army, while investigations continue.

June 23, 2026 at 12:25 PM |

US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Says India Has Reached 'Eighth Stage of Genocide' Against Minorities

US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has said that India has reached the eighth stage of genocide, citing reports on the large-scale targeting of Muslims, Christians, and Dalits. Indian officials have rejected the accusation. The remarks were made at a public event focused on community resistance to hate and extremism.

June 20, 2026 at 6:31 AM |

Stability in Arakan is Key to Rohingya Repatriation, Says Bangladesh Foreign Minister

Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman told parliament that resolving the Rohingya crisis depends on establishing security in Myanmar's Arakan State, as Bangladesh works to facilitate dialogue between the Myanmar military and the Arakan Army while pushing for safe, voluntary, and sustainable repatriation.

June 18, 2026 at 11:36 AM |

Rohingya in Arakan Face Growing Hardships Amid Displacement, Travel Restrictions, and Uncertainty

Dozens of Rohingya, including children and the elderly, have been left stranded along the Naf River after being returned from Bangladesh, as displaced families in Arakan State face mounting hardships including forced recruitment registration, checkpoint abuse, and the destruction of their homes.

June 17, 2026 at 8:25 AM |

Fire Breaks Out at UNHCR-Backed Skill Development Centre in Rohingya Camp 4, Cox's Bazar

A fire broke out at the UNHCR-CNRS Skill Development Centre in Block B-6 of Camp 4 in Cox's Bazar on Friday. The cause of the fire remains unknown. The blaze has since been brought under control, locals said.

June 12, 2026 at 12:25 PM |

Thailand Begins Issuing Identity Cards to Myanmar Refugees, Giving Them the Right to Live and Work Legally

Thailand is moving forward with the on-the-ground rollout of identity cards for Myanmar refugees, with UNHCR observers visiting registration sites and full implementation set for June 17. The program gives refugees the legal right to live and work in the country for the first time.

June 10, 2026 at 3:53 PM |

Rohingya Man Killed in Landmine Blast Near Myanmar Border in Bandarban

A 30-year-old Rohingya man from Kutupalong camp died Monday after stepping on a landmine near the Myanmar border in Bandarban's Naikhongchhari upazila. The explosion occurred roughly 2.5 kilometres inside Bangladeshi territory.

June 9, 2026 at 2:09 PM |

ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan Suspended Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations, Disciplinary Proceedings Ordered

The governing body of the International Criminal Court has suspended Prosecutor Karim Khan and referred him for disciplinary proceedings before all 125 member states, following a UN investigation into sexual abuse allegations. Khan denies wrongdoing. His suspension raises fresh concerns over accountability for Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing, who faces genocide allegations over the mass killings of Rohingya Muslims.

June 9, 2026 at 8:04 AM |

ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan Suspended Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations, Disciplinary Proceedings Ordered

June 9, 2026 at 7:26 AM |

BGB Foils Attempts to Push 79 People Into Bangladesh From India in 24 Hours

Border Guard Bangladesh says it blocked multiple attempts by India's BSF to push 79 people across the border in 24 hours, with incidents reported across five districts including Jhenaidah, Naogaon, Lalmonirhat, Panchagarh, and Netrakona.

June 6, 2026 at 11:22 AM |

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan Arrives in Bangladesh for Official Visit

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is set to begin a three-day visit to Bangladesh, where discussions are expected to focus on defense cooperation, trade, regional security, and humanitarian issues, including the Rohingya refugee crisis.

June 5, 2026 at 3:19 PM |

Rohingya Women Face Rising Sexual Violence Under Arakan Army in Rakhine

A new BROUK report alleges a disturbing pattern of sexual violence against Rohingya women and girls under Arakan Army control in northern Rakhine State, including rape, gang rape, torture, and detention during displacement and military operations.

June 4, 2026 at 8:12 AM |

AA Builds Market on Confiscated Rohingya Farmland in Buthidaung, Demands Advance Payments for Shops

Residents in Nan Ra Gone village, Buthidaung Township, say the Arakan Army (AA) has built a market on confiscated Rohingya farmland and collected advance payments from prospective shop owners. Locals allege the land was seized without compensation, while many displaced Rohingya families remain unable to return to their properties.

June 2, 2026 at 5:58 PM |

Arakan Army Orders Residents of Northern Maungdaw Village Tract to Leave Within Three Days

The Arakan Army has reportedly ordered all residents of Kya Gong Taung village tract in northern Maungdaw Township to leave their homes within three days, raising fears among Rohingya families who say they have no clear destination or means to rebuild their lives.

June 1, 2026 at 8:21 AM |