Bangladesh seeks continuous Saudi support in solving Rohingya crisis

November 14, 2022

NEWS DESK State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam today (Nov 13, 2022) sought Saudi Arabia’s continuous cooperation and support for an early and sustainable solution to the Rohingya crisis. Alam made the urge while he called on the visiting Saudi Deputy Interior Minister Dr. Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al Dawood at a city hotel, […]Continue Reading

England thrash Pakistan to lift T20 WC trophy

November 13, 2022

NEWS DESK England denied Pakistan any repeat of 1992 World Cup feat as they came up with a ruthless performance to lift the T20 World Cup trophy for the second time, thrashing Babar Azam-led side by 5 wickets at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) today (Nov 13, 2022). There were a lot of talks after […]Continue Reading

Russian Foreign Minister’s Visit: Bangladesh to focus on Rohingya issue as well

November 13, 2022

NEWS DESK Considering the current situation, Bangladesh will explore the possibility of cooperation in the energy sector with Russia during Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s planned official visit here later this month. Bangladesh will also discuss food grains supply and quick implementation of the projects that are in the pipeline including the Rooppur Continue Reading

Ban on tourism in 3 upazilas of Bandarban extended till Nov 16

November 12, 2022

NEWS DESK Bandarban district administration has further extended the temporary ban on tourism in Ruma, Rowangchhari, and Thanchi upazilas till November 16 as part of security measures. A public notice regarding the extension was issued from Bandarban Deputy Commissioner’s office on Saturday following a letter from Bandarban Cantonment. Taking into consideration the safety Continue Reading

OIC reviews steps on sensitizing world of Rohingya plight

November 12, 2022

NEWS DESK The OIC Ad Hoc Ministerial Committee on Accountability for Human Rights Violations against the Rohingya, has held an open-ended meeting at OIC General Secretariat in Jeddah, chaired by Dawda Jallow, Attorney General and Minister of Justice of the Republic of The Gambia, OIC says in a press release. During the meeting that was […]Continue Reading

Rohignyas turn big burden, PM Hasina tells EU leaders

November 11, 2022

NEWS DESK Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday (Nov 10, 2022) told a delegation from the European Union that the forcibly displaced Rohingyas sheltered in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char camps were becoming a huge burden for Bangladesh as their number was increasing daily with newborns. She raised the issue of Rohingya when a five-member […]Continue Reading

Defending Rohingya cause: OIC secretary-general lauds Gambia

November 11, 2022

NEWS DESK OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha received in his office in Jeddah, Gambia’s Justice Minister Dawda A. Jallow yesterday (Nov 10, 2022), Gambia’s The Point reports. During the meeting, the two sides praised the level of cooperation between the OIC and the Gambia and expressed the will to further enhance it. The Secretary-General paid […]Continue Reading

Australia to provide $135 million for Rohingyas in Bangladesh, Myanmar

November 11, 2022

NEWS DESK Australia will provide $135 million in 2022-23 for the Rohingyas and other communities in Myanmar and Bangladesh to assist with the delivery of life-saving food, water and shelter as a part of the Albanese government’s commitment to supporting the humanitarian response. The package of support builds on $480 million provided since 2017 to […]Continue Reading

Bangladesh seeks OIC’s help to continue Rohingya genocide case

November 10, 2022

NEWS DESK Bangladesh Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Permanent Representative to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Mohammad Javed Patwari has sought the help of OIC member states to continue the Rohingya genocide case lodged by Gambia at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Javed sought help at the ad-hoc meeting of […]Continue Reading

EU announces € 3m for Rohingyas in Bhasan Char

November 10, 2022

NEWS DESK Appreciating Bangladesh’s support for the Rohingyas, European Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson on Thursday (Nov 10, 2022) said Bangladesh and the European Union (EU) are partners in principles as well as practice. “I am very impressed by the Bangladeshi Government and people’s continued hospitality to the Rohingya refugees. Continue Reading