Earlier in June, there was a similar attempt when a single ship, the Madleen, was seized after a brief, well-documented effort to deliver food, medical kits and water equipment.

We need a sustainable, not one-off, solution

The process of building a political community – veritably a nation in the case of the Rohingya – is a long one.

A senior UN official has said India’s prospects of securing permanent membership of the UN Security Council may get boosted if it goes past China to become the world’s most populous nation in 2023.

Bangladesh has asked for a "bold decision" from UN Security Council (UNSC) to ensure security and peace across nations by addressing climate challenge through partnership and collaboration.