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The Myanmar government and the Arakan Army have not only pushed a large number of Rohingyas into Bangladesh, but have also planted a large number of landmines along the Bangladesh-Myanmar border—suspectedly to prevent the Rohingyas from returning to Myanmar. This concern was expressed by the head of Bangladesh’s mission in Sittwe, Myanmar.
The Sada Pathor (White Stone) Tourist Center near the zero line of the Bholaganj border in Companiganj upazila of Sylhet is one of the most attractive places for domestic and foreign tourists. This is the must visit spot in the area. This tourist center is spread over an area of about 15 acres near the Bangladesh-India border. The main attraction of this tourist center is the stream of water flowing over numerous small and large stones. Thousands of tourists from home and abroad flock there every day to see this beauty; but the area has recently started to become empty of stones due to the stone extraction. Today (May 3) media reports say that the gang has started looting stones in the white stone area since April 23.
The deaths of 18 people in lightning strikes across 12 districts on Monday (April 28) have deeply shocked the entire nation. Images of the victims have been widely circulated in the media and on social platforms, leaving people stunned. One photo in particular—showing smoke rising from the body of a lightning strike victim—is especially harrowing and unbearable.
Today is May 1, the International Workers’ Day, globally known as May Day. On this day in 1886, workers in Chicago, USA, sacrificed their lives demanding dignity of labour, fair wages, and an eight-hour workday. In honour of their sacrifice, countries across the world, including Bangladesh, observe this day as a symbol of the fight for workers’ rights. Every year, Bangladesh observes the day with due respect, declaring it a public holiday. The media runs special reports, and various events are held to discuss workers' issues. But what is the actual condition of workers in Bangladesh?
After the residents of Gaza, the Rohingya people of Rakhine are currently facing the most severe humanitarian crisis in the world. In the war-torn country, a famine could strike at any moment. Fearing such a catastrophe, the United Nations has requested Bangladesh to open a corridor for humanitarian aid.
Although Myanmar had identified 180,000 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh as eligible for repatriation, the reality is quite the opposite — more Rohingyas are entering Bangladesh instead of returning home. Earlier this month, following a meeting in Thailand between Khalilur Rahman, the High Representative on Rohingya Affairs to the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh, and Myanmar’s Deputy Prime Minister U Than Swe, this repatriation plan was confirmed. However, over the past year, nearly 180,000 new Rohingyas have entered Bangladesh.