Bangladesh urges visiting OIC delegation to work for Rohingya repatriation

December 21, 2022

Bangladesh foreign minister AK Abdul Momen has urged the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States delegation members to enhance diplomatic efforts with major powers and ensure safe, dignified and sustained repatriation of Rohingyas to Myanmar, Anadolu Agency reports. An 11-member delegation of the PUIC, including members of parliaments from Turkey, Iran, Uganda and Continue Reading

Myanmar police arrest trafficking gang linked to deaths of 13 Rohingya

December 21, 2022

Myanmar police have arrested 12 suspected members of a human trafficking gang linked to the deaths of 13 Rohingya, the military said, AFP reports. Police raided a compound in Hlegu town near the commercial hub Yangon on December 9, seizing five vehicles and an oil tanker used in the trafficking, the junta said on Tuesday […]Continue Reading

At least 100 Rohingya stranded in boat off India’s coast, many dead, activists say

December 21, 2022

At least 100 ethnic Rohingya are stranded in a boat off India’s Andaman Islands and as many as 16-20 may have have died of thirst, hunger or drowned, said two Myanmar Rohingya activist groups, Reuters reports. Each year many Rohingya, members of a Muslim minority, risk their lives boarding rickety vessels to escape violence in […]Continue Reading

‘Peaceful CHT for a peaceful Bangladesh’: Speakers at rally demand full implementation of Peace Accord

December 20, 2022

NEWS DESK Peace cannot be ensured in Bangladesh unless the Chattogram Hill Tracts (CHT) are in peace, said speakers at a rally on Tuesday, Dec 20, 2022. Full implementation of the CHT accord can bring peace for the hill-tracts people, and for all citizens too, they added. They were addressing the rally at Shahbagh after […]Continue Reading

Ensure security to lives, property of people in border areas: PM to BGB

December 20, 2022

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (Dec 20) asked BGB personnel to continue performing their responsibilities with utmost sincerity, including protecting the borders; combating smuggling, drug trade, human trafficking, inter-border crimes; and providing security to the lives and property of the people living in the bordering areas. She also extended her thanks to the BGB Continue Reading

UN Security Council likely to vote Wednesday on Myanmar

December 20, 2022

The UN Security Council is likely to vote on Wednesday (Dec 21) on a draft resolution demanding an immediate end to violence in Myanmar and urging its military junta to release all political prisoners, including ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, diplomats said, Reuters reports. Myanmar has been in crisis since the army took power […]Continue Reading

Repatriation of Rohingyas delayed due to lack of sincerity: Momen

December 19, 2022

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Sunday (Dec 18) said lack of sincerity on the part of Myanmar is the main reason behind delaying the process of the Rohingya repatriation. “Many countries have been asked to take some Rohingyas to their countries and already a process of taking some Rohingyas has started. I am […]Continue Reading

Eight Bangladeshis abducted by Rohingya miscreants in Cox’s Bazar

December 19, 2022

NEWS DESK Rohingya miscreants abducted eight Bangladeshis who went fishing in a canal at Teknaf in Cox’s Bazar. Relatives said that they are demanding Tk 3 lakh as ransom from their family over the phone. Teknaf police station officer-in-charge (OC) Md. Abdul Halim confirmed the information around 11 a.m. on Monday, December 19, 2022. The […]Continue Reading

Over 100 Rohingya refugees rescued in Sri Lankan waters

December 19, 2022

Sri Lanka’s navy has rescued 104 Rohingya adrift off the Indian Ocean island’s northern coast, an official said on Monday, as members of the Muslim minority continue to escape violence in Myanmar and hardship in Bangladesh refugee camps, Reuters reports. Many Rohingya risk their lives every year by attempting to reach Southeast Asian countries such […]Continue Reading

Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties to win World Cup

December 18, 2022

Argentina won the World Cup on Sunday after beating defending champions France 4-2 on penalties, following a dramatic 3-3 draw after extra time, Reuters reports. Argentina keeper Emiliano Martinez saved Kingsley Coman’s penalty and Aurelien Tchouameni fired wide to give Argentina their first world title since 1986, and third overall. France had come from two […]Continue Reading