Hope rekindled for Rohigya repatriation
The Myanmar government's confirmation of 180,000 Rohingya's eligibility for repatriation from Bangladesh offers a glimmer of hope for the long-stalled Rohingya repatriation process which has been mired in global political complexities for the past eight years. Myanmar has also stated that the final verification of another 70,000 refugees is pending...
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Slippery ground of Rohingya repatriation
On the sidelines of the 6th BIMSTEC summit in Bangkok, the Myanmar foreign minister U Than Swe reportedly informed Chief Adviser (CA) Dr Yunus's high representative, Dr Khalilur Rahman that the Myanmar authorities had identified 180,000 Rohingya individuals as 'eligible' for returning to Myanmar out of a list of 800,000...
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Is there light at the end of dark tunnel?
So, Myanmar has agreed in principle to take back 180,000 Rohingya of the more than 1.0 million of this ethnic people it evicted from the country's Rakhine State. In a meeting between Dr Khalilur Rahman, a high representative of the Bangladesh interim government's Chief Adviser and U Than Swe, deputy...
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Keep up the Ramadan spirit
Now that the holy month of Ramadan and the joyous occasion of Eid have passed, it is worth reflecting on the social discipline and order observed during this sacred time. Offices, businesses, educational institutions, and transportation services operated under a structured schedule. Notably, the otherwise bustling city would fall into...
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Drinking poison while quenching thirst
During the sweltering summer months, sugarcane juice emerges as a much-needed source of relief for the public. Whether it is for pedestrians drained by the heat or hardworking individuals seeking a quick refreshment, a glass of chilled sugarcane juice provides instant comfort. Widely available, affordable, and seemingly fresh, this drink...
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