US seeks sustained pressure on Myanmar to end Rohingya crisis

September 30, 2023

NEWS DESK US Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya has called on the international community to maintain pressure on Myanmar’s military regime to end the Rohingya crisis and create the conditions for their voluntary, safe, dignified, and sustainable repatriation in the future. “We have a shared responsibility to work together Continue Reading

UN Safety and Security Assistant Secretary visits Rohingya camp in Cox’s Bazar

September 26, 2023

PARBATTA NEWS DESK The United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Safety and Security, Unaisi Lutu Vuniwaqa, visited the Rohingya refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, on Tuesday. Vuniwaqa visited Kutupalong No. 2 refugee camp in Ukhia Upazila, Balukhali No. 8 refugee camp and extended part of No. 20 refugee camp, where she spoke to Rohingya refugees […]Continue Reading

PM for redoubling global support to end Rohingya crisis

September 24, 2023

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged the world community, particularly the ASEAN member states, to redouble their collective efforts to repatriate Rohingyas to their homeland in Myanmar side by side with executing the resolutions of security council and general assembly to ensure a sustainable solution to the crisis. “Redouble our concerted efforts to ensure Continue Reading

Bangladesh’s priority is to repatriate Rohingyas to Myanmar, PM tells Uzra Zeya

September 23, 2023

NEWS DESK Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said her government attached priority to sending back Rohingyas to their homeland Myanmar. “Our priority is to repatriate the forcibly displaced Rohingyas taken shelter in Bangladesh to their homeland,” she said. The Prime Minister made the remarks on Thursday when the US State Department Under Secretary General Continue Reading

Army chief leaves for China, India

September 21, 2023

NEWS DESK Chief of Army Staff General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed left Dhaka this morning (Sept 21) to attend the 19th Asian Games in China and the Indo-Pacific Army Chiefs’ Conclave (IPAC) conference in India. During the visit, he will observe various games and sports events, including the inauguration of the 19th Asian Games to be […]Continue Reading

KNF agrees to direct talks for conflict resolution

September 21, 2023

BANDARBAN CORRESPONDENT The Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF) has agreed to engage in direct talks with the Peace Committee in an effort to resolve the ongoing conflict. According to reliable sources, the meeting is scheduled to take place at the border of Ruma or Thanchi in Bandarban, spanning from September 25 to October 2. This decision […]Continue Reading

UNHCR welcomes South Korea’s contribution of $1m for Rohingya refugees

September 20, 2023

NEWS DESK UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes the generous contribution of one million US dollars from the Republic of Korea. This important contribution strengthens UNHCR’s efforts to provide protection and humanitarian assistance for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, said a press release on Wednesday. “Having passed the six-year mark since the latest exodus from Continue Reading

Thailand provides 1 million bath for food support to Rohingya

September 20, 2023

NEWS DESK Royal Thai Government on Wednesday contributed 1 million baht, equivalent to around US $ 28,000, for providing food support to forcible displaced Rohingya populations temporarily sheltered in Bangladesh. Thai Ambassador in Bangladesh Makawadee Sumitmor handed over the assistance to Domenico Scalpelli, Resident Representative and Country Director of World Food Continue Reading

Momen calls on OIC to act on Rohingya crisis resolution

September 20, 2023

NEWS DESK Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has called on the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to take steps towards resolving the Rohingya crisis. “Bangladesh, for humanitarian reasons, has provided shelter to nearly 12 lakh million Rohingya. However, delays in their repatriation to their home country have created immense economic, demographic, and Continue Reading

Prestigious Aga Khan Award for Architecture committee visits Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar

September 19, 2023

NEWS DESK A five-member delegation from the “Aga Khan Award for Architecture (AKAA)” committee visited the Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar on Tuesday. Former adviser to the caretaker government and chairperson of Brac Dr Hossain Zillur Rahman, along with senior officials from the organization, joined the delegation during the visit. Dr Hossain Zillur Rahman emphasized Continue Reading