Direct peace talks begin between Bandarban committee and KNF

November 5, 2023

STAFF REPORTER In a significant step towards conflict resolution, the peace establishment committee, established in Bandarban, began direct talks with the Kuki Chin National Front (KNF) on Sunday. Their objective is to address the ongoing conflict and promote peace in the hill district. While the KNF had previously engaged in several video conferences with the […]Continue Reading

Rohingya Repatriation: Myanmar refuses to issue citizenship certificates

October 31, 2023

COX’S BAZAR CORRESPONDENT A 32-member Myanmar delegation convened for an interview and coordination meeting in Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar. The meeting concluded on Tuesday, October 31, at 5:30 a.m. at the Nadi Nibas rest house in Teknaf. Regarding the repatriation of Rohingya refugees, the Myanmar delegation announced their plans to settle Rohingyas in 20 villages, with Continue Reading

Multiple ‘torture cells’ used by ARSA to torture Rohingyas interested in repatriation

October 28, 2023

COX’S BAZAR CORRESPONDENT The Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA), a terrorist group from Myanmar, operates several torture cells in the Rohingya camp located in Cox’s Bazar. These cells primarily target Rohingyas keen on repatriation. Within these cells, many Rohingyas, including community leaders, are tortured under the guise of ‘arbitration.’ Continue Reading

Bangladesh hands over humanitarian aid to Palestine

October 23, 2023

Bangladesh has handed over humanitarian assistance to Palestine as directed by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Ambassador of Palestine to Bangladesh Yousef SY Ramadan received the token humanitarian assistance at a ceremony held at the Foreign Service Academy today (Oct 23). Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam and Foreign […]Continue Reading

Japan will continue to stand by Rohingyas in Bangladesh: Envoy

October 23, 2023

NEWS DESK Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Iwama Kiminori has said Japan will continue to stand by the Rohingya refugees and work towards their voluntary, safe, dignified and sustainable returns to Myanmar. Japan will also assist Bangladesh and the host community here, said the Japanese ambassador. “As the crisis is turning into its sixth year, it […]Continue Reading

Bangladesh declares state mourning on Saturday for Palestinians killed by Israel

October 19, 2023

NEWS DESK Bangladesh will observe state mourning on Saturday for the Palestinians killed in recent Israeli attacks, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has announced. The prime minister also called for offering prayers for the slain Palestinians in all mosques after the Friday prayers and other places of worship across the country, she announced on Thursday while […]Continue Reading

Bangladesh for improving situation in Myanmar’s Rakhine for Rohingya return

October 19, 2023

NEWS DESK Bangladesh foreign minister AK Abdul Momen has urged the international community for their meaningful engagement in the Rakhine State to improve the situation there for sustainable repatriation of the forcibly displaced people to their homeland Myanmar. In his keynote speech at the ‘High Level meeting on Rohingya Refugees’ arranged by United Nations High […]Continue Reading

US, Bangladesh discuss Rohingya crisis

October 16, 2023

NEWS DESK The Rohingya crisis stood out as a significant topic in the meeting between US Deputy Assistant Secretary Afreen Akhter and senior officials of Bangladesh’s Foreign Ministry on Monday. During the meeting with Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen and other officials of the ministry at the State Guest House Padma, the US outlined its […]Continue Reading

Exercise increased caution: US issues Level-2 travel advisory for Bangladesh, Level-3 for CHT

October 13, 2023

NEWS DESK The United States has issued a ‘Level 2’ travel advisory for Bangladesh, urging its citizens to ‘exercise increased caution due to crime, terrorism and the upcoming general election’ while travelling to the country. However, for the Chittagong Hill Tracts areas, the Western superpower issued a Level-3 alert, urging its citizens to Continue Reading

High-level regional meeting on Rohingya refugees in Bangkok on 17 Oct

October 11, 2023

NEWS DESK The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi is scheduled to visit Thailand from 15-17 October. As part of the visit, High Commissioner Grandi will be opening a high-level regional meeting on Rohingya refugees in Bangkok on October 17. This closed-door meeting will seek international support for over a million Rohingya refugees and […]Continue Reading