Bullets from Myanmar once again land in Bangladesh

September 15, 2022

NAIKHONGCHHARI CORRESPONDENT, BANDARBAN Two bullets fired from Myanmar have once again been found at Ghumdhum Tumbru border in Bandarban’s Naikhongchhari. Jhinuk Tanchangya, a child daughter of Tumbru Headman Para’s Usain Tanchangya’s, found two bullets while playing in front of his house on Thursday (September 15). After a four-day pause, locals said, sounds of gunfire Continue Reading

Bangladesh peacefully trying to repatriate Rohingya: Home minister

September 15, 2022

DESK REPORT Bangladesh’s Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal has said the country is making a peaceful effort to return the Rohingya to Myanmar. He spoke as the chief guest at the closing ceremony of a workshop titled “Reawakening: Say No to Crime” organised by Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on Thursday (September 15) afternoon at the […]Continue Reading

Myanmar promises no more border shelling: Foreign minister

September 14, 2022

DESK REPORT Myanmar has promised to stop any shelling along the Bangladesh border and to prevent any of its citizens from entering the country, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has said. He responded to a reporter’s question during a press conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka on Wednesday (September 14). A minor […]Continue Reading

Bangladesh eve football team finally break jinx

September 13, 2022

NEWS DESK Bangladesh finally broke the jinx as they for the first time secured victory against strong India in the SAFF Women’s Championship, beating the defending champions by 3-0 goals in their third and last group A match, held today (Tuesday, Sept 13, 2022) at Dasharath Rangasala Stadium in Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu. With the day’s […]Continue Reading

Army chiefs of 24 countries visit Rohingya camp in Cox’s Bazar

September 13, 2022

NEWS DESK Army chiefs of 24 countries visited a Rohingya camp in Ukhiya upazila of Cox’s Bazar district on Tuesday. They exchanged views with the displaced Rohingyas, who put their problems and recommendations to them, during the visit. Osman Goni, a Rohingya leader of camp no 11, said they don’t want to go to any […]Continue Reading

Mohibullah murder: 29 Rohingya men indicted

September 12, 2022

NEWS DESK A Cox’s Bazar court has indicted 29 Rohingya men for murdering Rohingya community leader Mohammad Mohibullah. Senior District and Sessions Judge of Cox’s Bazar Mohammad Ismail framed the charges on Sunday (Sept 11, 2022) Statements of 38 witnesses will be recorded during the trial, prosecutor Faridul Alam said. Rohingya rights activist Mohibullah was Continue Reading

The Rohingya to hit cinemas October 21

September 12, 2022

NEWS DESK National Film Award-winning filmmaker Syed Wahiduzzaman Diamond’s upcoming feature film titled The Rohingya is scheduled to hit local cinemas on October 21. The director has also unveiled the poster of the film. ‘I have been observing the Rohingya crisis for years. The idea of making a film to depict the crisis came to […]Continue Reading

Over 80 regime soldiers reportedly killed in Southeast Myanmar

September 12, 2022

NEWS DESK Myanmar’s junta has pounded the small town of Moebye in Pekon Township, southern Shan State with air and artillery strikes, after regime forces reportedly lost over 80 soldiers killed during four days of intense fighting with resistance groups, The Irrawaddy reports. An eight-year-old child was killed in the junta bombardment and some 100 […]Continue Reading

Sri Lanka beat Pakistan to clinch sixth Asia Cup title

September 11, 2022

NEWS DESK Pramod Madushan and Wanindu Hasaranga shared seven wickets between them as Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 23 runs to win their sixth Asia Cup title on Sunday (Sept 11, 2022), AFP reports. Chasing 171 for victory, Pakistan were bowled out for 147 with Madushan claiming four wickets and Hasaranga taking 3-27 in Dubai. […]Continue Reading

Rohingyas entering Bangladesh as clashes continue in Myanmar’s Rakhine

September 11, 2022

DESK REPORT Myanmar Rohingyas have been entering Bangladesh amid clashes between Myanmar military and Arakan Army in Rakhine state bordering Bangladesh and India. Some 10 to 15 Rohingyas have entered Bangladesh from Myanmar and taken shelter in Kutupalong and Balukhali camps in Cox’s Bazar’s Ukhia over the last two days, sources say. The Rohingyas entered […]Continue Reading