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

Rohingyas not satisfied with Myanmar delegation’s assurances

May 27, 2023

A 14-member Myanmar delegation held a three-hour meeting with Rohingyas, who fled the Buddhist-majority country amid military persecution and took shelter in Cox’s Bazar, ahead of their possible repatriation that is being discussed. However, the Rohingyas are reportedly not satisfied with the assurances of the delegation. The meeting was held with more than 200 Continue Reading

BGB-BGP TALKS END: Bangladesh expresses concern over drug smuggling from Myanmar

May 25, 2023

NEWS DESK The Border Guard Bangladesh, in a regional-level meeting with the Border Guard Police of Myanmar, has expressed its concern over illicit drug smuggling from Myanmar. The BGB delegation head, Cox’s Bazar regional commander, Brigadier General Nazm-Us-Sakib expressed his concerns over the drug smuggling, especially yaba tablets and crystal meth from Myanmar. He also Continue Reading

Myanmar team visits Rohingyas again

May 25, 2023

NEWS DESK A Myanmar delegation arrives in Teknaf on Thursday to meet with Bangladeshi officials as part of efforts to revive a long-stalled plan to return the stateless Rohingyas to their homeland Myanmar. — AFP photo The Rohingya community members on Thursday said to a Myanmar delegation that they wanted citizenship rights and ethnic identity […]Continue Reading

Security is being strengthened on Myanmar border to check drug intrusion: Home Minister

May 23, 2023

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal today (May 23) said security is being strengthened along the Myanmar border to prevent drug intrusion. “We are strengthening security along the Myanmar border so that drugs cannot enter our country,” he told journalists after a meeting of the ‘National Committee on Coordination, Management and Law and Order of Continue Reading