Implemented sections of CHT Peace Accord should be honoured by all, says CHT secy

September 8, 2023

STAFF REPORTER Moshiur Rahman NDC, secretary at the Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs, has said that everyone should follow and observe the implemented clauses of the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Peace Accord. He made the remarks at an inter-ministerial meeting held at the Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs meeting room in the Bangladesh […]Continue Reading

Myanmar’s Junta offers villages, but Rohingya won’t return without guarantees

September 6, 2023

NEWS DESK Myanmar’s junta has declared its intention to construct 20 villages as part of a repatriation initiative aimed at returning numerous Muslim Rohingya individuals who had escaped a crackdown and sought refuge in Bangladesh. However, members of the Rohingya ethnic group have expressed deep mistrust in the ruling regime and have rejected this offer. […]Continue Reading

Bangladesh conveys Rohingya repatriation priority to Myanmar

September 6, 2023

NEWS DESK Bangladesh on Wednesday conveyed to Myanmar that the issue of repatriation of the displaced Rohingyas from Myanmar temporarily sheltered in Cox’s Bazar is the topmost priority of its government. While presenting his credentials to Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing in Myanmar’s Naypyidaw in a ceremony, Bangladesh Ambassador to Myanmar Dr Md […]Continue Reading

Marma girl denies rape allegations, says she is a victim of disinformation campaign

September 6, 2023

PARBATTA NEWS REPORT A Marma girl, along with her family and local representatives, vehemently refutes allegations of rape involving six army personnel in Raikhali, Kaptai Upazila, Rangamati district, calling them baseless rumors and propaganda. Parbatta News has obtained both video and written statements from them regarding this matter, and these have been thoroughly Continue Reading

Bangladesh government’s failure leads Rohingya issue to obscurity, main opposition says

September 3, 2023

NEWS DESK The main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party said on Sunday that the people of Bangladesh as well as the international community were now forgetting the Rohingya issue due to the government’s diplomatic failure. ‘The Rohingya issue is a major issue for Bangladesh. This is a security issue for us, and at the same time, […]Continue Reading

Bangladesh Army’s heroic efforts in hills: a lifeline amidst calamities

September 3, 2023

PARBATTA NEWS REPORT Heavy rains have pounded the Chittagong Hill Tracts and Cox’s Bazar regions since August 3, continuing for a week, resulting in a series of natural disasters. The torrential downpours triggered floods, landslides, and widespread devastation. Low-lying areas were inundated, bridges and culverts collapsed, and roads became submerged, cutting off Continue Reading

Bangladesh wants to begin repatriation this year with around 1000 Rohingyas

August 27, 2023

NEWS DESK Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen on Sunday said the government wants to begin repatriation of Rohingyas to their place of origin this year, initially with around 1000 of the refugees. “We have given a list of over 3000. We need to make sure that families are not separated,” he told reporters at the […]Continue Reading

Bangladesh hopes Japan will step up efforts to resolve Rohingya crisis

August 26, 2023

NEWS DESK Appreciating Japan’s continued assistance in infrastructure development, Bangladesh has sought Japan’s support in resolving the Rohingya crisis considering its good relations with Myanmar. “On behalf of the people and the government of Bangladesh, we hope that Japan will step up efforts to help resolve the Rohingya crisis,” State Minister for Foreign Affairs Continue Reading

US committed to advancing justice, accountability for people of ‘Burma’: Blinken

August 26, 2023

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken today said the United States is committed to advancing justice and accountability for all the people of “Burma” and will continue to stand with them in their aspirations for a democratic, inclusive, and peaceful future. “We are deeply grateful to the government and the people of Bangladesh for giving […]Continue Reading

Rohingya refugees rally for return to Myanmar on anniversary of military operation

August 25, 2023

NEWS DESK Displaced Rohingya Muslims numbering in the thousands have demonstrated in the refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar to voice their call for heightened international pressure upon Myanmar’s authorities, urging them to facilitate their return. They expressed their demands through spirited slogans and organized marches within the camp on Friday (Aug 25), marking the Continue Reading