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The Daily East
Writer
Ahmmed Al Arakan is a Writer and Chief Editor at The Daily East, covering the Rohingya crisis, developments in both Arakan State of Myanmar and Rohingya refugee camps of Cox's Bazar, and wider affairs across Southeast Asia. His work focuses on reporting, analysis, and documentation of issues affecting the Rohingya community, regional conflicts, human rights, and political developments.
Arakan State
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.
Regional Affairs
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.
Arakan State
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.
Arakan State
Residents in Maungdaw Township say the Arakan Army has imposed a nightly curfew and ordered households to build bomb shelters amid concerns over possible airstrikes, creating additional hardship for families ahead of Eid al-Adha.
Regional Affairs
Three Bangladeshi civilians were killed in consecutive landmine explosions near the Ghumdhum border in Bandarban, with local residents alleging that the explosives had been planted by the Arakan Army in areas along the Bangladesh-Myanmar frontier.
Rohingya News
The United Nations and humanitarian partners have appealed for $710.5 million to continue emergency assistance for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, warning that severe funding cuts are putting vital aid operations at risk.
Regional Affairs
Bangladesh Army personnel detained three alleged members of the UPDF during an operation in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, recovering an assault rifle, ammunition and materials linked to extortion activities, authorities said.
Human Rights
The United Kingdom is considering sanctions against the Arakan Army and its political wing amid mounting allegations of abuses against Rohingya civilians and other violations in Myanmar’s Rakhine State.
Regional Affairs
Fourteen fishermen, including a Rohingya refugee, have returned to Bangladesh after being detained by the Arakan Army in Myanmar waters, following negotiations carried out by Border Guard Bangladesh officials.
