Six years of influx: Stalled Rohingya return raises burden

August 24, 2023

NEWS DESK Bangladesh could not send back even a single person from around 11 million Rohingya to Myanmar in the past six years since the beginning of their latest influx, raising economic burdens for itself and security concerns as well. A bilateral move backed by China to send back 1,174 Rohingyas under a pilot project […]Continue Reading

12 decisions made to secure Rohingya camps

August 23, 2023

NAIKHONGCHARICORRESPODENT, COX’S BAZAR In an executive meeting, a high-level delegation from Chittagong and Cox’s Bazar has made 12 decisions, including the establishment of checkpoints at all access points, the conducting of mobile courts, and the implementation of stringent measures to prevent infiltration, all aimed at preventing the escape of Rohingyas from Continue Reading

6 years of Rohingya influx: Bangladesh wants repatriation while some countries push for integration

August 23, 2023

NEWS DESK Six years after the Rohingya influx in Bangladesh, the government continues its efforts focusing on their safe repatriation, though some countries and international organisations are pushing for their integration in Bangladesh. “Our priority is that they [Rohingyas] will return to their homeland. Myanmar is also willing to take them back,” said Continue Reading

CHT Peace Accord Implementation Committee urges strict crackdown on KNF

August 22, 2023

STAFF REPORTER The Chittagong Hill Tracts Peace Accord Implementation and Monitoring Committee has classified the Bandarban-based armed group, the Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF), as a terrorist organization, urging a crackdown on their activities. The committee has further advised the Secretary of the Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs to write a letter to the Continue Reading

Bangladesh rejects US congressmen’s suggestion to assimilate Rohingyas: Momen

August 16, 2023

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen said Bangladesh has declined the proposal put forth by US congressmen Ed Case and Richard McCormick to assimilate the Rohingya population by providing them with skills and education. “We said no [to them]. We said Bangladesh is one of the most densely populated countries. We do not need citizens from […]Continue Reading

US congressional delegation visits Rohingya refugee camps

August 15, 2023

NEWS DESK Representatives of the US congress Ed Case and Richard McCormick. Photo: Collected A delegation from the United States Congress has visited the Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar. They arrived at the Cox’s Bazar airport on Monday morning and went directly to the Rohingya camp from there. The congressmen were Ed Case, a […]Continue Reading

Dhaka seeks third-country resettlement of Rohingyas

August 11, 2023

NEWS DESK Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen has said ensuring accountability for the atrocities committed against Rohingyas, as well as repatriation of the Rohingyas to their ancestral homeland, Myanmar or third country resettlement, are sustainable solutions to the Rohingya crisis. He said this during a meeting with the visiting OIC-UNHCR joint delegation at the Ministry Continue Reading

Bangladesh urges OIC for efforts to send Rohingya back home

August 10, 2023

NEWS DESK Bangladesh on Thursday urged OIC to mobilise the international community for the sustainable repatriation of the Rohingyas to their own country, Myanmar. Bangladesh made the request at a meeting with the visiting OIC delegation at the Prime Minister’s Office, according to a press release from PMO. OIC Assistant Secretary General for Humanitarian and […]Continue Reading

At least 17 dead after Rohingya boat breaks up off Myanmar: rescuers

August 10, 2023

At least 17 people drowned when a boat carrying Rohingya refugees fleeing Myanmar’s Rakhine state broke up at sea this week, rescuers said Thursday. Thousands of Rohingya risk their lives each year making perilous sea journeys from camps in Bangladesh and Myanmar to try to reach Muslim-majority Malaysia and Indonesia, AFP reports. Byar La, a […]Continue Reading

Army’s 10th Infantry Division takes action in flood response

August 9, 2023

STAFF REPORTER The members of Bangladesh Army’s 10th Infantry Division have been deployed to aid flood victims in Lohagara and Satkania upazilas of Chittagong, as well as in Cox’s Bazar district. These dedicated army personnel are tirelessly engaged in rescuing individuals stranded in floodwaters, while also distributing essential supplies such as food, clean Continue Reading