ARNA Declaration and our expectations

December 18, 2022

Maj Gen Dr. Md. NAYEEM ASHFAQUE CHOWDHURY (Retd.) After a lot of efforts, the Rohingya community around the world could come to a sole political platform named Arakan Rohingya National Alliance (ARNA) on November 20. It was a much-awaited requirement and decision, which is needed to establish Rohingya’s right of self-determination, to be able to […]Continue Reading

Croatia edge Morocco 2-1 to clinch third spot at World Cup

December 17, 2022

Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 in the World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday to leave Qatar on a high after the European side failed to reach a second consecutive final, Reuters reports. Mislav Orsic’s late first-half strike was enough to settle the contest after two early goals inside the first nine minutes set the tone for […]Continue Reading

Vulnerable Rohingyas: US to consider resettlement recommendations from UNHCR

December 15, 2022

The United States has said it will consider recommendations, to resettle vulnerable Rohingyas, submitted by the UNHCR (the UN refugee agency). The United States announced the establishment of a resettlement program for vulnerable Rohingya refugees in collaboration with the Government of Bangladesh and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). This program, Continue Reading

Italy contributes €3mn to UNHCR for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

December 14, 2022

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has welcomed the generous contribution of Euro 3 million by the government of Italy for the continued protection and humanitarian assistance for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. The announcement was made today, Dec 14, 2022, by Enrico Nunziata, Ambassador of Italy in Bangladesh, and Johannes van der Klaauw, UNHCR Representative. This […]Continue Reading

Tokyo contemplating Rohingya resettlement in Japan, says envoy

December 14, 2022

As Bangladesh tries to ease its load of over a million Rohingya refugees who fled their homes in Myanmar to evade persecution, Japanese Ambassador to Dhaka Ito Naoki has said his country is considering resettlement of some Rohingyas to Japan. “Japan has received the request about third-country resettlement (of Rohingyas) from your (Bangladesh) government. UNHCR […]Continue Reading

Very limited spaces offered for Rohingya resettlement: UNHCR

December 12, 2022

NEWS DESK The UN Refugee Agency has welcomed and greatly appreciated the announcement by the United States to increase the number of resettlement places for Rohingya refugees. However, there are very limited spaces offered for resettlement, and these are dependent on many factors, UNHCR said. “Any resettlement will have to be part of a comprehensive […]Continue Reading

UK announces £4.5m for Rohingyas

December 12, 2022

NEWS DESK The United Kingdom will contribute an additional £4.5 million to sustain the Rohingya refugee response in Bangladesh, lifting its funding from the start of the crisis in August 2017 to a total of £345 million. This additional support to WFP (£3m) and Unicef (£1.5m) will provide food, water, sanitation, and child protection to […]Continue Reading

Tourism banned indefinitely in Bandarban’s Rowangchhari, Ruma Upazilas

December 12, 2022

NEWS DESK As part of security measures in Bandarban, one of the three constituent districts of the Chittagong Hill Tracts, the administration has imposed an indefinite ban on tourism at Rowangchhari and Ruma Upazilas. A public notice in this regard was issued by Bandarban Deputy Commissioner (routine duty) Md Lutfor Rahman on Sunday, Dec 11, […]Continue Reading

CHT Peace Accord has done wonders: Bir Bahadur Ushwe Sing reflects on its 25 years

December 12, 2022

MEHADI HASSAN PALASH On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Chittagong Hill Tracts Peace Accord, Chittagong Hill Tract Affairs Minister Bir Bahadur Ushwe Sing MP recently spoke to Mehadi Hassan Palash, editor at Parbatta News, at his ministry office in Dhaka. He elaborated on the various parts of the accord and the current […]Continue Reading

Morocco beat Portugal to go through to World Cup semi-final

December 10, 2022

NEWS DESK Mococco extended their dream run at the World Cup on Saturday as they out-thought and out-fought Portugal in a 1-0 win to become the first ever African country to reach the semi-finals thanks to a towering headed goal from Youssef En-Nesyri, Reuters reports. In the 42nd minute En-Nesyri leapt above the Portugal defenders […]Continue Reading