Myanmar discussing with Russia use of Mir card for payments
Using Russia's Mir payments system and cards will allow direct exchange between the rouble and kyat currencies.
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Asean diplomats assure Dhaka of raising Myanmar border actions at UN General Assembly
Asean diplomats also said they were frustrated that there was no progress on the five-point consensus reached at a meeting early last year.
Bangladesh won’t take any more Rohingyas: Home minister
The minister said the prime minister and the foreign ministry will soon take a decision on the matter.
Deals with Russia could ease Myanmar’s woes, but only up to a point
Analysts say Russian support, beyond burnishing the Myanmar junta's legitimacy, could also ease its financial struggles.
Putin meets with Myanmar junta chief, hails ‘positive’ ties
The visit comes when both governments face diplomatic isolation – Moscow, for its military intervention in Ukraine, and Naypyidaw, for a military coup last year.
Bangladesh to file protest against Myanmar for shelling mortars
Border Guard Bangladesh stepped up its vigilance along Bangladesh-Myanmar border after two Myanmar mortar shells landed on the Bangladesh side.
14 foreign missions in Bangladesh ask Myanmar over Rohingyas
The statements came on the fifth anniversary of the Rohingya influx into Bangladesh, where around 7,50,000 Rohingyas fled a brutal military crackdown in 2017.
There’s no alternative to Rohingya repatriation
The paper says the international community has to put effective pressure on Myanmar so that it changes its Rohingya strategy.
General Hlaing’s ruthlessness
The paper says Asean has to issue another strong stance against Gen. Hlaing's uncivilised act of terror.
Asean rises to challenge of Myanmar, Taiwan crisis
Observers have noted that the choice of words in the communiqué to address Myanmar’s military junta is a way of delegitimizing its leadership.