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

OIC reviews steps on sensitizing world of Rohingya plight

November 12, 2022

NEWS DESK The OIC Ad Hoc Ministerial Committee on Accountability for Human Rights Violations against the Rohingya, has held an open-ended meeting at OIC General Secretariat in Jeddah, chaired by Dawda Jallow, Attorney General and Minister of Justice of the Republic of The Gambia, OIC says in a press release. During the meeting that was […]Continue Reading

Australia to provide $135 million for Rohingyas in Bangladesh, Myanmar

November 11, 2022

NEWS DESK Australia will provide $135 million in 2022-23 for the Rohingyas and other communities in Myanmar and Bangladesh to assist with the delivery of life-saving food, water and shelter as a part of the Albanese government’s commitment to supporting the humanitarian response. The package of support builds on $480 million provided since 2017 to […]Continue Reading

Bangladesh seeks OIC’s help to continue Rohingya genocide case

November 10, 2022

NEWS DESK Bangladesh Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Permanent Representative to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Mohammad Javed Patwari has sought the help of OIC member states to continue the Rohingya genocide case lodged by Gambia at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Javed sought help at the ad-hoc meeting of […]Continue Reading

EU announces € 3m for Rohingyas in Bhasan Char

November 10, 2022

NEWS DESK Appreciating Bangladesh’s support for the Rohingyas, European Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson on Thursday (Nov 10, 2022) said Bangladesh and the European Union (EU) are partners in principles as well as practice. “I am very impressed by the Bangladeshi Government and people’s continued hospitality to the Rohingya refugees. Continue Reading