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
PRK Permatang Pauh: Roti Benggali Telur Goyang juadah popular
Sajian itu ringkas sahaja iaitu dua keping roti tawar yang dibakar dan disapukan dengan mentega dan kaya, disertakan dengan dua biji telur separuh masak diletakkan di atas roti itu.
Wed May 06 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 tarik balik penayangan Doraemon
Kerajaan Bangladesh mengambil keputusan untuk mengharamkan penayangan kartun popular Doraemon daripada siaran televisyen negara itu.
Fri Feb 15 2013
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