Rohingyas a ‘big burden’ on Bangladesh: India can help, says PM Hasina

September 4, 2022

NEWS DESK The Rohingyas are a “big burden” on Bangladesh, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said, and reached out to the international community to ensure their return to their homeland. The PM said that Bangladesh had offered shelter to the Rohingyas when they were in dire need. “But now, they should go back to their country. […]Continue Reading

Dhaka summons Myanmar envoy, shares “deep concerns” over border violation

September 4, 2022

NEWS DESK Bangladesh on Sunday (Aug 4, 2022) reiterated its “deep concern” over the recent incidents of Myanmar’s mortar shelling, indiscriminate aerial firing in the bordering areas, and air space violations. The foreign ministry summoned Myanmar Ambassador to Bangladesh Aung Kyaw Moe and lodged a strong protest over the recent incidents along the Continue Reading

Bangladesh not to allow any Myanmar national this time: Foreign minister

September 4, 2022

NEWS DESK Foreign minister AK Abdul Momen has said that no Myanmar national would be allowed to enter Bangladesh this time in light of the internal conflict in Myanmar. ‘However, we have information this time they won’t be coming toward Bangladesh,’ he told journalists after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s video conference with tea workers on […]Continue Reading

“We are Rohingya” photo exhibition in Cox’s Bazar

September 4, 2022

NEWS DESK UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency in partnership with the Cox’s Bazar Art Club has launched a two-week photo exhibition called “Aara Rohingya’” or “We are Rohingya”, showcasing photos taken by ten Rohingya refugees and allowing for an intimate look into what life is like for people living in the largest refugee camp in […]Continue Reading

UPDF firing, arsons mar half-day blockade in Khagrachhari

September 4, 2022

GUIMARA CORRESPONDENT In Khagrachhari, members of the UPDF (Prasit) again opened fire and set motorcycle on fire after a half-hour road blockade called by the goup in protest against the killing of Angthai Marma alias Agun. On Sunday (Sept 4, 2022) at around 5 pm, 15-16 UPDF members fired five rounds of bullets at motorcycles […]Continue Reading

UPDF’s half-day road blockade observed in Khagrachhari

September 4, 2022

STAFF CORRESPONDENT A half-hour road blockade called by the UPDF (Prasit) was observed in all five upazilas of Khagrachhari – Guimara, Matiranga, Ramgarh, Manikchari and Laxmichari – protesting the killing of 52-year-old Angthoi Marma alias Agun. There was no untoward incident anywhere. Due to the blockade, road communication between Khagrachari and the rest of Continue Reading

Myanmar junta leader to visit Russia

September 3, 2022

NEWS DESK The leader of Myanmar’s military junta will travel to Russia next week for economic talks, state media in the Southeast Asian nation reported on Saturday, AFP reports. Min Aung Hlaing’s visit comes as both governments face diplomatic isolation — Moscow for its February invasion of Ukraine, and Naypyidaw for a military coup last […]Continue Reading

Mortar shells again in from Myanmar: Dhaka to summon Myanmar envoy

September 3, 2022

DESK REPORT Bangladesh will summon Myanmar’s Ambassador to Dhaka U Aung Kyaw Moe tomorrow (Sept 3) in connection with the incident of two mortar shells fired by Myanmar near the zero line of Bandarban’s Naikhongchhari border. “The ambassador of Myanmar to Bangladesh will be summoned on Sunday (September 4) in connection with the Myanmar border […]Continue Reading

Myanmar violates Bangladesh airspace, fires mortar shells

September 3, 2022

STAFF CORRESPONDENT/BANDARBAN AND BAISHARI CORRESPONDENTS Two mortar shells fired from Myanmar’s warplanes have once again landed inside Bangladesh. On Saturday (Sept 3) at 9:30 am, those shells fell in the Ghumdhum area of Naikhongchhari upazila of Bandarban. This is the third time such incidents have happened. Bandarban Superintendent of Police (SP) Tariqul Islam Continue Reading

Junta watch: Yet another top-level trip to Russia; ex-UK envoy becomes a ‘hostage’; and More

September 3, 2022

NEWS DESK As the regime grapples with escalating military tensions in Rakhine State in western Myanmar, active fighting on multiple fronts elsewhere and a deepening economic crisis, deputy junta leader Soe Win visited Moscow from Aug. 26-28 on his second visit to Russia, The Irrawaddy reports. Soe Win visits Russia amid deepening ties As the […]Continue Reading