Rohingya repatriation possible upon democracy resumption in Myanmar: Japan

November 23, 2022

NEWS DESK Japanese State Minister for Foreign Affairs TAKEI Shunsuke said sustainable repatriation of the forcibly displaced Rohingyas would be possible after resumption of democracy in Myanmar. He said this while paying a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official Ganabhaban residence in Dhaka city this evening (Nov 23, 2022). “Japanese state […]Continue Reading

Japan, UNFPA sign $3.7 million aid to Rohingyas in Bangladesh

November 22, 2022

NEWS DESK Japan and UNFPA sign $3.7 million assistance to Rohingya Refugees in Bhasan Char and Host Communities in Noakhali District. The Government of Japan and UNFPA signed an exchange of notes for the assistance to Rohingya refugees in Bhasan Char and Host Communities in Noakhali District, said a press release on Tuesday (November 22). […]Continue Reading

Rohingya unite to launch Myanmar rights alliance

November 22, 2022

NEWS DESK Several Rohingya organizations and activists have united to form a group to demand human rights in Myanmar, The Irrawaddy reports. The Arakan Rohingya National Alliance (ARNA) called for Rohingya unity and said the Muslim community was not secessionist. It said the Rohingya wanted to be part of a future federal democratic Myanmar to […]Continue Reading

High-level BGB-BGP meeting from Nov 23

November 21, 2022

NEWS DESK After a pause of over two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the high-level conference between Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Border Guard Police (BGP) of Myanmar is set to begin in Naypyitaw on November 23. During the five-day conference, BGB will prioritise discussing the present border situation including Myanmar forces’ recent violation […]Continue Reading

ROHINGYA REPATRIATION: India assures Bangladesh of continuing cooperation

November 18, 2022

NEWS DESK Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan this afternoon (Nov 18, 2022) held a meeting with his Indian counterpart Amit Shah in New Delhi when they discussed various aspects relating to border management and common security-related issues. The two home ministers held the meeting on the sidelines of ‘No Money for Terror’ (NMFT) Ministerial Conference on […]Continue Reading

UN adopts resolution on human rights of Rohingya, other minorities in Myanmar

November 16, 2022

NEWS DESK The UN General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted a resolution “on the situation of human rights of Rohingya and other minorities in Myanmar” without a vote. “We would like to see the increased role of the regional countries and the regional organisations in resolving the Rohingya crisis with enhanced urgency, before it turns into […]Continue Reading

Army chief hands over regimental colour to 9 units

November 16, 2022

NEWS DESK Chief of Army Staff General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed awarded regimental colour to nine units of Bangladesh Army in Chattogram Cantonment on Wednesday (Nov 16, 2022). General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed was present in the programme held at East Bengal Regimental Centre in the cantonment as the chief guest. Bangladesh Army’s 17 Field Regiment Artillery, […]Continue Reading

Myanmar situation preventing full-scale Rohingya repatriation: Japan

November 14, 2022

NEWS DESK Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ito Naoki on Monday (Nov 14, 2022) said it is unlikely to see a full-scale Rohingya repatriation anytime soon due to the situation in Myanmar at this moment. “It’ll be very difficult to see repatriation of Rohingyas on full-scale soon. Unless you see the improvement of the situation in […]Continue Reading

Bangladesh seeks continuous Saudi support in solving Rohingya crisis

November 14, 2022

NEWS DESK State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam today (Nov 13, 2022) sought Saudi Arabia’s continuous cooperation and support for an early and sustainable solution to the Rohingya crisis. Alam made the urge while he called on the visiting Saudi Deputy Interior Minister Dr. Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al Dawood at a city hotel, […]Continue Reading

Russian Foreign Minister’s Visit: Bangladesh to focus on Rohingya issue as well

November 13, 2022

NEWS DESK Considering the current situation, Bangladesh will explore the possibility of cooperation in the energy sector with Russia during Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s planned official visit here later this month. Bangladesh will also discuss food grains supply and quick implementation of the projects that are in the pipeline including the Rooppur Continue Reading