Thousands of Myanmar refugees residing in Thailand will now have the opportunity to work legally. The country’s cabinet approved this policy decision on Wednesday. According to government data, over 42,000…
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Effective Partnerships Key to Tackling Climate Challenges: Environment Advisor
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, has said that effective and coordinated partnerships are essential to address…
South Korea Bans Mobile Phones in Classrooms
South Korea has introduced a ban on the use of mobile phones and other digital devices in school classrooms. The legislation, passed in parliament on Wednesday, will take effect in…
AJHRF to Host International Award Ceremony and Victory Day Discussion in Dhaka on December 16, 2025
Hong Kong — August 27, 2025 — The Asian Journalist & Human Rights Foundation (AJHRF) has announced its plans for a high-profile Bangladesh Victory Day event in Dhaka, scheduled for…
Eight Years of Rohingya Crisis: 11 Western Nations Reaffirm Support for Bangladesh
Dhaka On the eighth anniversary of the mass Rohingya exodus from Myanmar’s Rakhine State, eleven Western countries have reiterated their commitment to stand by Bangladesh. In a joint statement, Australia,…
Journalists Among Dead in Israeli Strike on Gaza Hospital
Gaza At least 15 people were killed on Monday in an Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital in Gaza, including four journalists, according to Al Jazeera. The Palestinian Health Ministry confirmed…
Typhoon Kajiki Forces Mass Evacuations in Vietnam and China
South China Sea Typhoon Kajiki is intensifying over the South China Sea, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall to coastal regions of Vietnam and China. Millions of residents are being…
Trump Threatens to Deploy Troops in Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland – Former U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to deploy National Guard troops in Baltimore, saying the move may be necessary to curb rising crime in the city.…
Cambodia Approves Law to Revoke Citizenship for Treason
Cambodia’s parliament on Monday passed a law that allows authorities to strip citizenship from individuals accused of treason. The legislation targets those who conspire with foreign powers against the country’s…
Bangladesh Ansar & VDP Crowned Champions in National Women’s Handball
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, has said that the government is working to build a women-friendly…