Thingyishwegu Buddha Image

Thingyishwegu is one of the nine great caves in Mraukoo. Thingyishwegu stands on the hillock which is 30 feet high and one mile away from the south-east of...

Mrauk-U, The Last City of Arakan Kingdom, and General Information

Mrauk-U, a fine last royal capital of Rakhine has scenic beauty and historical remains which are inextricable and remarkable. Innumerable pagodas belonging to all ages can be found...

Sellers March to Prime Minister’s House for Reduced Market Taxes

Sittwe: Around 60 sellers from Nazi Market in Sittwe marched to Prime Minister U Hla Maung Tin’s house on Sunday morning and demanded he address the problems they...

Mrauk-U One of the Most Endangered Heritage Sites in Asia: Global Heritage Fund Reports

Mrauk-U, the ancient capital city in northeastern Arakan State in Burma, is one of the most endangered cultural heritage sites in Asia, according to a report of the...

Arakan’s Danyawady and Vesali recognized as official archaeological sites

Mrauk U: The Burmese ministry of culture has reportedly included the ancient cities of Danyawady and Vesali in Arakan State in its official recognition of five more sites...

Bangladesh Government says Burma wants to share Bangladesh’s submarine cable

Burma, presently known as Myanmar, wants to share Bangladesh’s submarine cable to upgrade its countries cable networks, said Bangladesh’s high authority.  “It is on a payment basis by...

Farmers Still Oppressed, Despite New Government

Rathidaung: A farmer from Nipukhan Vilage in Rathidaung Township, who is going to court for alleged trespassing, said that farmers are still being oppressed despite the new government....

Board Formed in Parliament to Scrutinize Arakanese National Flag and Costume

Sittwe: A board was formed with five members in the regional parliament of Arakan State on 3 April, reportedly to scrutinize the current Arakanese national flag and costume,...

Bangladesh Celebrates Sea Victory Over Burma

Dhaka: Bangladesh celebrated its victory over Burma in a sea boundary dispute on 28 April in front of the parliament building in Dhaka and honored Prime Minister Sheik...

What is going on on Madae Island, a crucial location on the Shwe Gas pipeline project?

If you want to know, read the interview.) Madae Island located in Kyaukpru Township of Arakan State is a crucial location on the Shwe Gas pipeline project.  It...

Colonial Era Exploitation Should Be Avoided: Dr. Aye Maung

Sittwe: Dr. Aye Maung, Chairman of the Rakhine Nationalities Development Party, says the Burmese government should avoid colonial-style exploitation of natural resources, referring to its lack of a...

Ministers should show care with how they talk during the time of increasing media freedom

Naypyidaw: ‘In an era of increasing media freedoms in Myanmar, government ministers should think carefully before they express their thoughts’ U Pe Than, an MP from Mraybon township, told...

Arakanese Leaders Comment on Entry of Aung San Suu Kyi and NLD to Parliament

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and her party the National League for Democracy has entered parliament, despite a disagreement over the oath of office to which she and...

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