‘Let’s go home; let’s go to Myanmar’
Thousands of Rohingyas yesterday held a rally in Ukhia of Cox’s Bazar -- to tell the world that they want to go back to their homeland Myanmar, marking World Refugee Day.
How Rohingya youth are fighting for education
Abdul Aman, a Rohingya boy of 18, was a student of grade eight in 2017. His dream was to travel abroad for higher education after completing his school.
Rohingya women testify in Argentina court on ‘brutal massacre in Rakhine state’
In a historic development, Rohingya women have described how the Myanmar military carried out a brutal massacre in their village, in an Argentinean court of law, under the aegis of universal jurisdiction.
Floods, landslides hit Rohingya camps hard: UNHCR
More than 12,000 Rohingya refugees have been affected, while an estimated 2,500 shelters have been damaged or destroyed by heavy downpours, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has said.
Rohingya genocide case at ICJ: Myanmar military regime organises new legal team
The Myanmar military regime has organised a new legal team led by its foreign minister, U Wunna Maung Lwin, to present the defense in the Rohingya genocide case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
Foreign minister’s New York Visit: Dhaka to press for early repatriation of Rohingyas
Bangladesh will reiterate its position, seeking quick and sustainable repatriation of Rohingyas, as Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen leaves for New York this morning (Sunday) to attend two important events at the UN General Assembly (UNGA).
Covid Shots: Inoculation of Rohingyas begins
Mass inoculation against Covid-19 began at the Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar yesterday.
Rohingya Repatriation: Dhaka seeks ASEAN intervention
Dhaka has sought ASEAN intervention in Rohingya repatriation by building trust and dispelling their sense of uncertainty over returning to Myanmar.
Rohingya Repatriation: WB clarifies its position
The World Bank addressed its position on the Rohingya issue on its website yesterday.
Solution to Rohingya Crisis - Repatriation, not integration: Momen
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen yesterday reiterated the government position against any long-term programme by the World Bank for the integration of Rohingyas into Bangladesh.
Rohingyas in Bangladesh: No question of their integration with locals
Bangladesh does not want any measures that promote integration of the Rohingyas into the local society.
Rohingya Relocation to Bhasan Char: Govt, UN to sign deal in mid-August
The government and the United Nations are close to finalising a protection policy for the Rohingya management in Bhasan Char, with a deal expected by the middle of next month.
UNHCR urges for stronger COVAX support for refugees including Rohingyas
UN Refugee Agency has urged immediate and stronger support for the COVAX initiative for the refugees and asylum seekers, including the Rohingyas in Bangladesh and the Asia-Pacific as Covid-19 is raging in many parts of the world, especially in South and Southeast Asia.
14 Rohingyas, fleeing Bhasan Char, held in Ctg’s Sandwip
Fourteen Rohingyas were detained in Chattogram’s Sandwip upazila this morning when they were fleeing from Bhasan Char -- around 40 km off Noakhali.
UNGA determined to ensure better future for Rohingyas: Volkan Bozkir
UN General Assembly President Volkan Bozkir on Wednesday has expressed determination to ensure a better future for the Rohingyas.
Bhasan Char example of Bangladesh’s humanity: UN General Assembly President
UN General Assembly President Volkan Bozkır has applauded the Bhasan Char project for Rohingya refugees, saying this is an example of humanity for the world.
