Thailand agrees with Yangon's request to refer Rohingya as 'Bengali'
Thai Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan claims he "doesn't know" the reason behind Myanmar's request.
Tue Sep 05 2017
At least 12 dead in Muslim insurgent attacks in northwest Myanmar
The attacks mark a dramatic escalation in a conflict simmering in Rakhine since last October, when similar attacks that killed nine police prompted a massive military counter-offensive.
Fri Aug 25 2017
Man blows self up near Bangladesh airport, Islamic State claims attack
The militant group said it killed many officers and wounded others, an account not confirmed by authorities.
Sat Mar 25 2017
Bengali Muslims posing as Rohingyas to obtain UNHCR card
The Bengali Muslims from Bangladesh are also trained to use the Rohingya accent and are prepared for questions by UNHCR interviewers.
Mon Mar 14 2016
Myanmar's navy finds 727 migrants packed in a boat: ministry
Myanmar's navy found 727 people crammed on a fishing boat in its waters, the Ministry of Information said in a Facebook post, adding the would-be migrants were "Bengali".
Fri May 29 2015
UN presses Myanmar over Rohingya rights
Under a controversial government-backed plan, the Rohingya would be forced to identify themselves as Bengali in order to apply for citizenship.
Sat Nov 22 2014
Bangladesh bans Hindi-dubbed Doraemon
Bangladesh has banned Japanese cartoon Doraemon over fears youngsters hooked on the Hindi-dubbed version are struggling to learn Bengali.
Fri Feb 15 2013
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024