Tag: Myanmar
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Army’s election?
In the main, Suu Kyi’s administration has come under pressure internationally over a military crackdown that drove hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims into Bangladesh in 2017.
July 4, 2020 -
96 dead in landslide at Myanmar jade mine; many reportedly missing
“We are still working on the rescue process”, the fire service added.
July 2, 2020 -
Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 on Richter scale hits Mizoram, adjoining states
The epicentre of the quake that lasted a few seconds was at 35 km depth.
June 21, 2020 -
4 labourers dead as boat capsizes in Bangladesh, several reportedly missing
They said rescuers have been struggling against a strong current and choppy waters of Jamuna, one of the three main rivers in Bangladesh.
May 27, 2020 -
Bangladesh rescues nearly 400 Rohingya after weeks at sea
The Dhaka Tribune said the ship was packed with nearly 500 Rohingya.
April 16, 2020 -
Coronavirus outbreak: 34 Rohingya camps in Bangladesh put on lockdown
The victim was one of the 39 cases reported in the country till date.
April 10, 2020 -
COVID19: WHO calls for stronger role of society’s approach in South-East Asia Region
“A more comprehensive approach is needed with communities at the center of our response. Most importantly, communities need to be engaged and empowered to take appropriate decisions and measures. The onus must be on each one. At this stage, everyone needs to contribute to minimize health as well as socio-economic impact of the pandemic,” said Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia.
April 4, 2020 -
Myanmar reports first novel Coronavirus cases
The announcement has reportedly sparked mass panic buying in stores in Yangon.
March 24, 2020 -
18,999 persons, including from Myanmar and Sri Lanka granted citizenship in last five years
Among them, the largest number of 15, 036 were from Bangladesh, mainly because of the signing of Indo-Bangladesh Land Boundary Agreement under which 14, 864 Bangladeshi nationals were granted Indian Citizenship, as per Section 7 of the Citizenship Act, 1955.
March 4, 2020 -
NRC won’t have implications for Bangladesh: India reassures Dhaka
"Let me clearly state here what our leadership has repeatedly confirmed at the highest level to the Government of Bangladesh: this is a process that is entirely internal to India. Therefore, there will be no implications for the Government and people of Bangladesh. You have our assurance on that count," Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said at a seminar organised by the Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) in Dhaka.
March 2, 2020 -
Help Rakhine.. & Rohingyas
Visuals reaffirm that the minorities have been at the receiving end of Hindutva fury; yet no parallel need be drawn with the Myanmarese military crackdown on and the Buddhist persecution of Rohingya Muslims.
March 2, 2020 -
Cabinet approves three MoUs with Myanmar: Union Minister Prakash Javadekar
The MoU will enhance joint cooperation between India and Myanmar. India would also train officials from Myanmar in the field of wildlife, he said.
February 26, 2020 -
Four arrested in city with 13 kilograms of Yaba tablets
Acting on a tip-off, the officers from STF laid a trap near Syed Baba Mazar on Hastings Road and apprehended the four men.
February 24, 2020 -
20 students injured as mortar hits primary school in Myanmar’s Rakhine state
The security forces returned fire, forcing the rebels to retreat. While retreating, they launched mortar fires.
February 14, 2020 -
15 Rohingyas killed as boat capsizes in Bangladesh
Coastguard officials believe that the Rohingya were on their way to Malaysia illegally.
February 11, 2020 -
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina seeks EU support for Rohingya return to Myanmar
Karim said that Conte appreciated Bangladesh's management of the Rohingya crisis, adding that he encouraged Hasina to continue with the policy of hospitality.
February 7, 2020 -
Donald Trump lifts US restrictions on anti-personnel landmines
Thousands of people are injured and killed by landmines every year.
February 2, 2020