UN urgently appeals for international support for Rohingyas

June 1, 2023

The United Nations has urgently appealed for international support with immediate funding as Rohingyas in Bangladesh face new cuts in food aid. “We are extremely concerned that WFP has been forced to cut food aid for the Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh — the nutrition and health consequences will be devastating, particularly for women and children […]Continue Reading

OIC secy general concerned about insufficient funding for Rohingya case

May 31, 2023

Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary General Hissein Brahim Taha has expressed concern about the insufficient funding for the Rohingya case. Appreciating the support of the OIC Member States for the Rohingya case, he assured that OIC will continue to encourage its Member States to contribute to the funds for the Rohingya case filled by […]Continue Reading

UN official worried Rohingyas may become ‘new Palestinians’

May 30, 2023

The plight of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh risks turning them into “the new Palestinians,” cautioned a top UN official, highlighting their prolonged and increasingly overlooked crisis. Olivier De Schutter, UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, stressed the urgent need to grant the nearly 1 million individuals residing in overcrowded camps in Continue Reading

OIC stands by Bangladesh in Rohingya repatriation, says Secy Gen Hissein Brahim

May 29, 2023

UKHIYA CORRESPONDENT, COX’S BAZAR Hissein Brahim Taha, the Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), visited the Rohingya camp in Ukhia, Cox’s Bazar. Upon his arrival at the Madhurchhara 4 Extension Rohingya Camp on Monday morning (May 29), Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner Mizanur Rahman greeted him with flowers. During his Continue Reading

Momen: Rohingyas to get better future only when they return to Myanmar

May 29, 2023

NEWS DESK Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Monday said the Rohingyas’ better life and future can be ensured only in their own country and it is better for them to start returning to their homes in Myanmar. “For Rohingyas, better future is only possible in Myanmar, not in Bangladesh. Confidence building measures are […]Continue Reading

Dhaka, Beijing review Rohingya repatriation effort

May 29, 2023

Bangladesh and China on Sunday (May 28, 2023) reviewed the ongoing efforts for repatriation of the Rohingyas to their homeland in Myanmar smoothly and on an expedited basis. Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen thanked the Chinese government for making sincere efforts for the safe and quick repatriation of the displaced population. Momen and Vice Foreign […]Continue Reading

PM seeks int’l communities help for dignified repatriation of Rohingyas

May 28, 2023

NEWS DESK Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (May 28) sought firm commitment of the international communities, including the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), to ensure safe and dignified repatriation of the Rohingyas. “We need strong commitment from international communities, including the OIC, to ensure safe and dignified repatriation of the Continue Reading

Rohingya Case at ICJ: OIC seeks support from member states

May 28, 2023

NEWS DESK OIC Secretary General Hissein Brahim Taha meets with Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen in Dhaka on May 28, 2023. Photo: PID Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary General Hissein Brahim Taha has urged the member states to do more and help The Gambia with funds to run the case in the International […]Continue Reading

Tumbru residents fearful as gunfire erupts again along Myanmar border

May 28, 2023

The people of Tumbru have found themselves gripped by terror once more as the sound of gunfire echoes from the Myanmar side of the border. The incident occurred on Sunday, May 28, around 8:30 pm, precisely between the 34th and 35th border pillars. Local residents, including Abdul Jabbar and businessmen Abdur Rahim and Nurul Amin, […]Continue Reading

Beijing to facilitate repatriation of Rohingyas

May 27, 2023

China today (May 27) reiterated its resolve to facilitate the early, safe, sustainable and voluntary repatriation of the Rohingyas to Rakhine State from Bangladesh. At the 12th Foreign Office Consultations held at the State Guest House Padma today, Bangladesh and China agreed in principle to have dedicated dialogue on public security issues. Bangladesh delegation was […]Continue Reading