TDE Desk is the editorial reporting team of The Daily East, covering breaking news, regional developments, humanitarian issues, and current affairs related to the Rohingya crisis, South Asia, and South East Asia. The desk delivers fact-based reporting, analysis, and updates on politics, security, human rights, and regional affairs.
A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar early Monday, with tremors felt across parts of Bangladesh, including Chattogram. No casualties or major damage were immediately reported.
A five-year-old Rohingya child was killed after being struck by a vehicle in Camp 13 of Cox’s Bazar refugee settlement, according to witnesses and local residents.
Rohingya displaced persons sheltering in camps near Sittwe say they continue to face harassment, intimidation, and alleged extortion, while humanitarian conditions remain deeply concerning.
The Government of Bangladesh has formed a 16-member national committee, led by the Home Minister, to oversee law and order, coordination, and repatriation-related activities for Rohingya refugees in camp areas.
Local sources report that a village administrator in northern Maungdaw has been abducted, raising fear among residents and prompting calls for investigation.
The death of Rohingya youth Mohammed Ullah in an Andaman Sea boat tragedy has sparked grief and calls for justice among refugees. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by Rohingya migrants taking dangerous sea routes due to limited safety, opportunity, and uncertainty in camps, with many still missing after the sinking.
Dozens of detainees released from Buthidaung prison show clear signs of brutal torture by Arakan Army, with survivors reporting severe physical and mental suffering after prolonged abuse in custody.
Armed bandits broke through the wall of a home in Leda and abducted a man after nearly an hour of attempts. Several mobile phones were also robbed from Rohingya customers in nearby shops on the same night.
Myanmar security forces have launched one of their largest coordinated operations against cross-border scam networks, taking full control of the notorious Shwe Kokko complex in Myawaddy Township, Karen State, and detaining 346 foreign nationals, the majority of them Chinese.
A twenty year old Rohingya woman was found dead in a shelter room in Ukhia. Police say the cause of death is still uncertain and an investigation is underway.
Indonesia has prepared twenty thousand personnel for a potential UN-backed peacekeeping mission in Gaza, focusing on medical support and reconstruction. Deployment awaits formal authorisation from the United Nations.
South Asia’s technology and startup sector is entering a new stage of maturity as local entrepreneurs build solutions tailored to regional needs while global investors increasingly look toward emerging markets for long-term growth.
Bangladesh’s urban lifestyle is undergoing a quiet but impactful transformation as digital access, rising incomes, and youth-driven cultural shifts reshape daily living across major cities.
The economic landscape of East and South Asia is undergoing a significant transition as emerging markets within the region demonstrate stronger resilience, faster digital adoption, and renewed investment flows.