Myanmar civil war

Rohingyas being forcibly recruited by Myanmar military: report

Community leaders have been pressured to compile lists of at least 50 men for each small village and at least 100 for each IDP camp and large village

How are guerillas in Myanmar raising their funds?

Since Myanmar's guerrilla groups are not listed as “terrorist” organisations in Europe and the US, supporters are facing no problems in raising public funds

How is Myanmar's civil war impacting Bangladesh?

Fighting between Myanmar's junta and the Arakan Army (AA) rebel group in western Myanmar's Rakhine state has intensified

Has our policy towards Myanmar failed?

There should have been a multilayered approach to the Rohingya issue from the beginning

Gunfire in Myanmar can still be heard in Naikhongchhari

Sounds of gunshots could still be heard today although the situation of bordering areas of Naikhongchhari in Bandarban, Ukhiya and Teknaf in Cox's Bazar remained relatively calm

Myanmar conflict features prominently in FM’s talks with India’s nat’l security adviser

Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud, on a three-day official visit to India, said today that he has discussed with Indian National Security Adviser Ajit K Doval the proposal of working together to deal with current developments in Myanmar and the security implications for the two countries

Civil war in Myanmar: Bangladesh should beef up border security

Some 264 members of Myanmar’s border and security forces have entered the Bangladesh side illegally to escape fighting

106 Myanmar BGP members take refuge in Bangladesh: BGB

One hundred and six members of Myanmar's Border Guard Police (BGP) have crossed the border at Tumbru and taken shelter in Bangladesh, said Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB)

The safety of our border residents is paramount

Intense fighting on the Myanmar side of the border has raised security concerns

January 30, 2024
January 30, 2024

'People of my parents' age are being killed'

Soldier says after deserting Myanmar military; junta shaken by rebel advances, losses of men

January 18, 2024
January 18, 2024

As civil order crumbles in Myanmar, Bangladesh should be alert

If Myanmar’s civil war continues on its current course, there could be ripple effects on Bangladesh and other neighbouring countries.

January 13, 2024
January 13, 2024

Myanmar’s military junta is losing power

The junta appears more vulnerable than ever. The formerly 500,000-strong military currently stands at around 150,000 troops or fewer and is severely overstretched.

November 28, 2023
November 28, 2023

Are tides turning in Myanmar's civil war?

On October 27, the civil conflict in Myanmar took a significant turn.

October 1, 2022
October 1, 2022

Myanmar conflicts hurting Bangladesh

Conflicts in Myanmar intensified after the military coup on February 1 last year, as pro-democracy activists and the National Unity Government’s armed wing, the Peoples’ Defence Force, began fighting the junta, in addition to about three dozen ethnic armed groups.

September 16, 2022
September 16, 2022

Refugees more at risk than before

International community must take a stance against Myanmar’s autocratic regime

August 25, 2022
August 25, 2022

‘Rohingya refugees need education to take control of their future’

Rohingya human rights activist Razia Sultana talks to Shuprova Tasneem from The Daily Star on Rohingya Genocide Remembrance Day.

August 13, 2022
August 13, 2022

Is the opportunity for Rohingya repatriation slipping away?

Bangladesh must have meaningful dialogue with all actors involved for repatriation of Rohingya refugees.

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