Myanmar’s army, at war with pro-democracy forces and ethnic militias, must know it’s nowhere near victory. It recently came close to losing control of Myawaddy, one of the country’s biggest cities, at a key location on the border with Thailand. Many areas are outside its control. The army surely expected an
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President seeks Myanmar support in strengthening regional relationship
President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Thursday sought Myanmar's support and co-operation in strengthening regional relationship as Bangladeshis going to take over as chair of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) in September. He said while newly appointed Myanmar Ambassador to BangladeshKyaw Soe Moe presented his credentials to
Quader warns Fakhrul against provoking war against Myanmar
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader addressed the recent tensions along the Bangladesh-Myanmar border, clarifying that no direct attacks on Bangladesh have been observed. He noted that Myanmar is facing internal conflicts involving several ethnic groups and that the recent incidents are likely caused by
ISPR clarifies situation around St Martin’s Island
An ISPR release has sought to quell speculation and calm nerves around the situation prevailing at the Bangladesh-Myanmar maritime boundary adjacent to St Martin's island. The ISPR, or Inter Services Public Relations, is the public communications wing of the Bangladesh Armed Forces. It said in the context of ongoing internal conflicts in
Learning from Myanmar’s rebels, junta builds new Chinese drone fleet
Myanmar's resistance fighters notched decisive breakthroughs last year by relying on a scattered fleet of drones in battles against one of Southeast Asia's most feared militaries. But as the civil war grinds on, the rebels increasingly find their familiar weapons - Chinese-made commercial drones modified to carry arms - in the
Thailand’s ‘humanitarian corridor’ for Myanmar faces pushback
The Maung family is rebuilding their lives in a foreign land. A freshly painted signboard with a play on the word Revolution declares their small restaurant is open for business, and breakfast features traditional Myanmar mohinga—rice noodles and fish soup. Three years ago, the family of four was prospering in the
Dhaka working to repatriate fled Myanmar security personnel
Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today said Dhaka is keeping communication with Myanmar authority to send back the fresh 177 Myanmar security personnel those took shelter in Bangladesh amid the ongoing ethnic conflict in the neighboring country. “Yesterday, 177 (Myanmar) border guards entered here. With them some civilians also entered but
Myanmar delegation arrives to take back security forces
Myanmar junta imposes military conscription
The news travelled like wildfire. In the teashops, bars, and market stalls that make Thailand’s border town of Mae Sot feel far more Burmese than Thai, the feared rumours circulating at the weekend were suddenly confirmed. Military conscription would be imposed on young men and women for two to five years,
