UN deal offers no guarantees of free movement for Rohingya on island - Leaked copy
The Bangladesh government has moved nearly 19,000 Rohingya refugees to Bhasan Char island from border camps.
Fri Oct 15 2021
Aid workers struggle to reunite Rohingya children separated by deadly fire
The blaze tore through the cramped camp in southeast Bangladesh's Cox's Bazar district killing 15 people with hundreds missing.
Wed Mar 24 2021
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Wed Mar 17 2021
Bangladesh sends more Rohingya refugees to remote, flood-prone island
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees says the agency has not been allowed to evaluate the safety and sustainability of life on the island.
Fri Jan 29 2021
'Pray floods don't kill us': A day on Rohingya's remote Bangladesh island
As a Bangladeshi naval ship anchored off a remote Bay of Bengal island, some of the Rohingya Muslim refugees aboard clapped in anticipation of starting a new life.
Wed Dec 30 2020
Bangladesh moves second group of Rohingya refugees to remote island
The United Nations urged the government to ensure no refugee is forced to move to Bhasan Char island, which only emerged from the sea 20 years ago.
Tue Dec 29 2020
Bangladesh set to move second batch of Rohingya refugees to remote island - Officials
Bangladesh is set to move a second batch of Rohingya refugees from neighbouring Myanmar to the remote island of Bhasan Char in the Bay of Bengal this month.
Sun Dec 27 2020
Bangladesh ships Rohingya refugees to remote island despite outcry
Refugees and humanitarian workers say some of the Rohingya had been coerced into going to Bhashan Char, a flood-prone island.
Fri Dec 04 2020
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024