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
Dhaka appreciates Malaysia's initiatives on its migrant workers' issues - High Commission
The Bangladesh government deeply appreciates the Malaysian government's initiatives to find a positive solution to the problems faced by its migrant workers in the country.
Thu Jul 09 2020
Nautical Aliya: PM Najib thanks Bangladesh government, Prime Minister
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today thanked the Government of Bangladesh and its Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for giving special routes to the humanitarian aid mission vessel, Nautical Aliya.
Tue Feb 14 2017
Food Flotilla for Myanmar: Only 25 volunteers allowed to disembark in Bangladesh
After a two-hour meeting with several reps from the Bangladesh government representatives, only 25 volunteers of Food Flotilla for Myanmar are allowed to disembark the vessel for a field visit.
Tue Feb 14 2017
Volunteers waiting for permission to disembark in Bangladesh
Volunteers of the 'Food Flotilla for Myanmar' humanitarian mission have still not obtained permission from the Bangladesh Government to disembark and travel to the Rohingya refugee camps there.
Sat Feb 11 2017
Food Flotilla for Myanmar: Bangladesh grants port access - Anifah
The approval was received following a meeting between Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman and High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Malaysia Md Shahidul Islam.
Fri Feb 03 2017
MoU not affected by decision to freeze recruitment of foreign workers - Riot
He said the ministry welcomed the statement by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi on the intake freeze as it was a positive move.
Sat Feb 20 2016
Bangladesh might exile Rohingya refugees to a remote, flood-prone island
Bangladesh government proposed to move 32,000 Rohingya refugees to a remote island, Thengar Char, that swamps at high tide.
Sat Jun 27 2015
Bangladeshi Minister: Decision on Malaysia proposal in a week
The Bangladesh government will release a statement in a week on whether to accept Malaysia's proposal to build the Padma bridge, Finance Minister AMA Muhith said.
Mon Apr 01 2013
Australia moves closer to ban social media for children
Australian parliament's lower house passes the bill, even as Google and Meta press the government to delay the legislation
Wed Nov 27 2024
Prospect of Lebanon ceasefire leaves Gazans feeling abandoned
Months of US-backed Arab mediation have yet to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to end the war in Gaza.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Four bodies recovered from capsized tourist boat off Egypt's Red Sea coast
The boat, the Sea Story, capsized on Monday near the Sataya Reef while carrying 31 tourists and 13 crew on a multi-day diving trip.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UTP introduced a first-of-its-kind Bachelor of Integrated Engineering with Honours
UTP has proudly unveiled Malaysia's first multidisciplinary engineering programme.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Biden to push for Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Lebanon deal
The US "will make another push, with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and others, to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza," says Joe Biden.
Wed Nov 27 2024
JPS issues flood warning, 30 villages in Pasir Puteh expected to be inundated
Flooding is expected near Sungai Semerak, Pasir Puteh, affecting low-lying villages within 5km of the river, according to PRABN.
Wed Nov 27 2024
What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars
Here's a summary of the policies Donald Trump has said he will pursue when he takes office on Jan. 20.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024