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

Japan will continue to stand by Rohingyas in Bangladesh: Envoy

October 23, 2023

NEWS DESK Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Iwama Kiminori has said Japan will continue to stand by the Rohingya refugees and work towards their voluntary, safe, dignified and sustainable returns to Myanmar. Japan will also assist Bangladesh and the host community here, said the Japanese ambassador. “As the crisis is turning into its sixth year, it […]Continue Reading

Bangladesh declares state mourning on Saturday for Palestinians killed by Israel

October 19, 2023

NEWS DESK Bangladesh will observe state mourning on Saturday for the Palestinians killed in recent Israeli attacks, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has announced. The prime minister also called for offering prayers for the slain Palestinians in all mosques after the Friday prayers and other places of worship across the country, she announced on Thursday while […]Continue Reading

Bangladesh for improving situation in Myanmar’s Rakhine for Rohingya return

October 19, 2023

NEWS DESK Bangladesh foreign minister AK Abdul Momen has urged the international community for their meaningful engagement in the Rakhine State to improve the situation there for sustainable repatriation of the forcibly displaced people to their homeland Myanmar. In his keynote speech at the ‘High Level meeting on Rohingya Refugees’ arranged by United Nations High […]Continue Reading