Airstrikes hit Myanmar’s Rakhine as death toll rises

29 September, 2026, 11:30 am

Last modified: 29 September, 2026, 11:32 am

Airstrikes hit Myanmar’s Rakhine as death toll rises

29 September, 2026, 11:30 am

Last modified: 29 September, 2026, 11:32 am

At least 33 people were killed and 36 injured in an airstrike by government forces near a market in the town of Kyauktaw, in Myanmar's Rakhine State. The Arakan Army claims the area is far from the main battlefront. However, Reuters could not independently verify the attack or the casualty figures.

Keep updated, follow The Business Standard's Google news channel

While most comments will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive, moderation decisions are subjective. Published comments are readers’ own views and The Business Standard does not endorse any of the readers’ comments.

The defining challenge now is to translate these national commitments into well-prepared projects and measurable development outcomes. Photo: TBS

Bangladesh’s climate agenda: Turning investment into impact

2h | Thoughts

There seems to be unease with the announcement by Standard Chartered Bank to sell its retail banking business in Bangladesh. Photo: REUTERS

A foreign bank’s exit is no badge of failure—or success

3h | Thoughts

Photo: Courtesy

How a clear research focus earned Nandita to a fully funded Oxford DPhil

1h | Pursuit

Solar hubs must be recognised as a medium-term strategic solution, not an immediate remedy for the country’s energy challenges. Photo: Reuters

Bangladesh’s 10,000 MW solar target needs a roadmap

3h | Thoughts

Transport, tech, energy: Bangladesh to seek $14b investment from Japan during PM's visit

Transport, tech, energy: Bangladesh to seek $14b investment from Japan during PM's visit

40m | TBS Insight

Journalist murder in Netrokona; six gunshot wounds found, wife files case

Journalist murder in Netrokona; six gunshot wounds found, wife files case

1h | TBS Stories

Neha Bora released after overnight detention as Abhijeet Dipke faces court

Neha Bora released after overnight detention as Abhijeet Dipke faces court

1h | TBS English

Why is the US holding secret talks with Myanmar’s Junta?

Why is the US holding secret talks with Myanmar’s Junta?

2h | TBS World