The refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar have become overwhelmed with the recent inflow of Rohingyas arriving since November 2023, with authorities now scrambling to arrange accommodation and food for them.
Amid escalating violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, Rohingyas are trespassing into Bangladesh every day, crossing the border allegedly to escape the brutality of Myanmar’s rebel group, the Arakan Army (AA).
For city dwellers yearning for an escape from their mechanical lives, Cox’s Bazar stands as a beacon of natural beauty and serenity. Famous for its sun-kissed beaches and rolling waves, this coastal gem captivates the hearts of travelers.
221 rescued from traffickers in perilous sea journey to Malaysia
Following reports of Myanmar verifying 1,80,000 Rohingyas for potential repatriation, a wave of mixed feelings has washed over the camps in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char.
Currently, over 100,000 people are visiting Cox's Bazar daily
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has moved away from its recent decision to halve the monthly food aid for the Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar and Bhashan Char.
Hotels and resorts in popular tourist spots across Bangladesh have so far got only 70 percent booking of their occupancy ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr -- down from last year’s 85 percent, according to industry insiders.
The future of nine impoverished children from Ramu in Cox’s Bazar hangs in the balance after they were wrongfully accused in a smuggling case by police in Bandarban.
A sense of unease prevails in the Rohingya camps following the arrest of ARSA Commander-in-Chief Ataullah Abu Ammar Jununi.
Rohingya refugees and locals of Cox’s Bazar have expressed a deep concern over the reduction in funds for food aid.
In recent days, the number of snails and oysters washing ashore has visibly increased in St Martin’s Island.
Tickets for the Dhaka-Cox’s Bazar route, introduced in December 2023, remain in high demand and sell out within an hour of release. This high demand fuels ticket black marketing.
The Local Government Engineering Department (LGED) has allegedly been using red soil from neighbouring hills for the construction of a one-kilometre road in Machkaria area of Cox’s Bazar’s Ukhiya upazila over the past two weeks.
Tension has been rising along the Naf river border after the Arakan Army, a Myanmar rebel group, seized another Teknaf Port-bound trawler on Tuesday.
Arakan Army seizes another trawler on Tuesday
A clean-up effort will be launched in St Martin’s Island under Teknaf upazila of Cox’s Bazar in mid-February following suspension on tourism activities for next nine months
Cross-border trade between Bangladesh and Myanmar through Teknaf Land Port is in disarray as the Arakan Army, a Myanmar-based rebel group, disrupts ship movement along the Naf river estuary.
