Russian naval ships at Bangladeshi port after 50 years

November 12, 2023

A Russian naval group has called at the port of Chittagong in Bangladesh for the first time in almost half a century, a TASS correspondent reported from the scene, TASS reports. The Pacific Fleet’s naval group comprises the large anti-submarine warfare ships Admiral Tributs and Admiral Panteleyev and the oceanic tanker Pechenga. The combat ships […]Continue Reading

Chinese envoy expresses hope for Rohingya repatriation before Bangladeshi polls

November 11, 2023

NEWS DESK Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen expressed hope for the Rohingya repatriation to begin before the national elections in Bangladesh. “China is working with Bangladesh and Myanmar for the repatriation of Rohingyas,” the ambassador said while speaking at an event in Cox’s Bazar on Friday (10 November). Yao Wen emphasised that China is actively working Continue Reading

Rohingya crisis: Turkey promises continued humanitarian assistance

November 8, 2023

Turkish Ambassador to Bangladesh Ramis Sen has said his country stands beside the oppressed Rohingya community and will provide humanitarian aid for them as long as they are in Bangladesh. Turkey will work to improve education, culture, mental development and quality of life of the Rohingyas, Sen told reporters after visiting a Rohingya camp in […]Continue Reading

KNF pledges ‘no armed activities’, cooperation with security forces during peace process

November 5, 2023

MEHADI HASSAN PALASH The Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF) has promised to refrain from any armed activities as long as the peace process is ongoing.  They also committed to cooperating with the security forces to promote harmony and improve law and order. On Sunday, November 5, at 11:00 AM in Ruma’s Munlay Para, KNF leaders signed […]Continue Reading

4 Rohingya held with 6,275 yaba pills inside stomachs at Dhaka airport

November 4, 2023

NEWS DESK Four members of a Rohingya family, including two women and a teenager, were detained at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Thursday while attempting to smuggle 6,275 yaba pills inside their stomachs. The arrestees are Ali Ahmed, 28, Asiya Begum, 25, Johura Begum, 30, and Md Ruble, 15. Asiya Begum had a seven-month-old child, […]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

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

Bangladesh hands over humanitarian aid to Palestine

October 23, 2023

Bangladesh has handed over humanitarian assistance to Palestine as directed by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Ambassador of Palestine to Bangladesh Yousef SY Ramadan received the token humanitarian assistance at a ceremony held at the Foreign Service Academy today (Oct 23). Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam and Foreign […]Continue Reading

D-8 adopts joint communique supporting Palestine

October 23, 2023

D-8 countries have called for immediate cessation of hostilities and stopping the crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip, Palestine. In a joint Communique of the D-8 Commission on Solidarity with Palestinian people, they expressed profound condolences to the Palestinians for the huge loss of lives and suffering caused by the ongoing besiege and bombardment […]Continue Reading

672 Rohingyas visit refugee camps in Ukhiya from Bhashan Char

October 23, 2023

NEWS DESK A group of 672 Rohingya refugees embarked on a “go-and-see” visit to camps in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar, from Bhashan Char on Sunday. Facilitated by two Navy Landing Craft Utility (LCU) ships, the Rohingyas departed at 6:10am and arrived at Chittagong Boat Club at 9:30am. Subsequently, the refugees continued their journey on 13 buses […]Continue Reading