BRAC employee arrested for allegedly supplying arms to Rohingya camp

November 21, 2023

NEWS DESK Police have arrested a BRAC employee for his alleged involvement in supplying arms to the Rohingya camp in Ukhiya upazila of Cox’s Bazar. The non-governmental development organisation has confirmed the matter to The Business Standard via an email. “We are aware of the arrest of a BRAC project staff in Cox’s Bazar. We […]Continue Reading

BGB chief visits Myanmar border

November 20, 2023

NEWS DESK The Director General of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Major General AKM Nazmul Hasan visited the Bangladesh-Myanmar border in Cox’s Bazar on Monday. In addition to inspecting routine operational, training, and administrative activities, the BGB chief inspected the Whykong Border Outpost under Teknaf Battalion (2 BGB), the Baishfari Border Outpost under Continue Reading

Rohingya man killed in ARSA-RSO gunfight in Ukhiya camp

November 20, 2023

NEWS DESK A Rohingya man was killed in a gunfight between two groups of terrorists over establishing supremacy at Ukhiya Rohingya Camp no 3 in Cox’s Bazar on Sunday evening. The deceased was identified as Syed Amin, a resident of Ukhiya Camp no 3. Quoting locals, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Ukhiya Police Station Md Shamim Hossain […]Continue Reading

EU delegation visits Rohingya camp

November 14, 2023

TEKNAF CORRESPONDENT A delegation from the European Union (EU) has visited the Rohingya camp in Cox’s Bazar’s Ukhia. Led by Charles Whiteley, the EU Ambassador to Bangladesh, the four-member delegation arrived at Camp No. 4 in Ukhia around 10:30 AM on Monday (13 November). Other members of the delegation included Deputy Managing Director for Asia […]Continue Reading

Trawler carrying 150 Rohingyas returns to Cox’s Bazar after days adrift

November 11, 2023

NEWS DESK A trawler carrying over 100 Rohingyas, which had been adrift for three days as they attempted to sail to Malaysia, reached Teknaf upazila of Cox’s Bazar on Thursday morning. Local fishermen pulled in the trawler floating in the Bay of Bengal loaded with Rohingya to Teknaf beach. There were 150 Rohingyas including children […]Continue Reading

Rohingya Repatriation: Myanmar refuses to issue citizenship certificates

October 31, 2023

COX’S BAZAR CORRESPONDENT A 32-member Myanmar delegation convened for an interview and coordination meeting in Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar. The meeting concluded on Tuesday, October 31, at 5:30 a.m. at the Nadi Nibas rest house in Teknaf. Regarding the repatriation of Rohingya refugees, the Myanmar delegation announced their plans to settle Rohingyas in 20 villages, with Continue Reading

Rohingya children’s perilous journey to the streets

October 31, 2023

COX’S BAZAR CORRESPONDENT In the heart of Cox’s Bazar, a city renowned for its stunning coastal beauty, a heart-wrenching story unfolds as Rohingya children, seeking refuge from the dire conditions of refugee camps, embark on a treacherous path by joining the ranks of street children. This narrative delves into their struggles and the uncertain future […]Continue Reading

Multiple ‘torture cells’ used by ARSA to torture Rohingyas interested in repatriation

October 28, 2023

COX’S BAZAR CORRESPONDENT The Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA), a terrorist group from Myanmar, operates several torture cells in the Rohingya camp located in Cox’s Bazar. These cells primarily target Rohingyas keen on repatriation. Within these cells, many Rohingyas, including community leaders, are tortured under the guise of ‘arbitration.’ Continue Reading

Two ARSA commanders held with firearms

October 27, 2023

NEWS DESK Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in a drive arrested two members of Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA), including a top commander involved in the murder of a DGFI official. They were arrested on Thursday (October 26) during a raid in the hilly areas adjacent to the Rohingya camp at Ukhiya in Cox’s Bazar, said […]Continue Reading

The Ten Minute Havoc: Kutubdia ripped apart by cyclone Hamoon

October 25, 2023

KUTUBDIA CORRESPONDENT, COX’S BAZAR On the evening of October 24, an otherwise calm Kutubdia Island was taken by storm — quite literally. What started as a mild drizzle and a light wind under the looming influence of Cyclone Hamoon swiftly transformed into a powerful tempest by 9:30 p.m. Shops shuttered, people scurried for shelter, and […]Continue Reading