Myanmar Rohingya Crisis in Bangladesh
A forgotten partition: Myanmar’s long separation from South Asia
What was the first partition of the British Raj in 1937 created a separate crown colony with very little representative government
Is the opportunity for Rohingya repatriation slipping away?
Bangladesh must have meaningful dialogue with all actors involved for repatriation of Rohingya refugees.
Rohingya robber killed in Cox’s Bazar gunfight: Rab
A Rohingya man, identified as a robber by law enforcers, has been killed in a “gunfight” with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Cox’s Bazar.
Myanmar must do more to protect Rohingyas: UK
The UK government has welcomed the verdict of International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Myanmar and said the country must do more to protect the Rohingyas.
War crimes, not genocide: Myanmar foreign ministry
Myanmar rejected accusations of “genocide” in a statement by the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding yesterday’s International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling, the Mizzima reports.
6.35 lakh Rohingya refugees, host community to get cholera vaccine
Over 6,35,000 Rohingyas refugees and Bangladesh host community will be vaccinated against cholera in a month-long campaign began yesterday at the refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar and nearby areas.
4 countries seek safety of Rohingyas, host communities in Cox’s Bazar
Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland says a "safe and secure" situation in the Rohingya camps and surrounding areas in Cox's Bazar must be upheld so that Rohingyas and host communities can feel safe and protected.
Bangladesh to raise Rohingya issue at UNGA for global support
Bangladesh will strongly raise her voice regarding Rohingya repatriation at the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly so that Myanmar remains under continued global pressure to take back their citizens.
More global focus needs to be on Rohingya repatriation: Japanese expert
The international community needs to focus more on repatriation of Rohingyas to their place of origin in Rakhine State instead of focusing only on their food, shelter and healthcare issues, says a Japanese South Asian affairs expert.
Rohingyas held with 9,000 yaba tablets at Dhaka airport
Two Rohingyas have been held at Dhaka airport with nearly 9,000 pieces of contraband yaba tablets stuffed inside their stomach.
Bangladesh informs UN of Myanmar's non-cooperation on Rohingya repatriation
Bangladesh has shared the existing problems regarding the Rohingya issue with the UN and informed it about Myanmar's non-cooperation in starting the repatriation.
Bangladesh for early start to Rohingya repatriation
Bangladesh has pressed Myanmar on early start of physical repatriation of the Rohingya refugees during a top bilateral meeting.
4 Rohingyas detained at Dhaka airport
Four Rohingya people including three women are detained at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka while attempting to fly to Indonesia.
WB okays $165m to help provide for Rohingyas
The World Bank has approved a $165 million grant to help Bangladesh provide basic services and build disaster and social resilience for the Rohingyas who fled violence in Myanmar and took shelter in Teknaf and Ukhia upazilas in Cox's Bazar.
WB approves $165m grant to help Rohingyas in Cox's Bazar
The World Bank (WB) approves a $165million grant to help Bangladesh provide basic services and build disaster and social resilience for the Rohingyas who fled violence in Myanmar and took shelter in Teknaf and Ukhia Upazila in Cox's Bazar.
Myanmar yet to create safe atmosphere for Rohingya repatriation: FM
Although Myanmar has agreed to take back eight lakh Rohingyas, it is yet to create a congenial atmosphere for their repatriation, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen says..
Myanmar has failed to act
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said it is unfortunate that Myanmar has failed to create a congenial atmosphere to take back Rohingyas, despite signing an agreement with Bangladesh on repatriation.
Rohingya Refugees: Aid agencies seek $920m for this year
The United Nations aid agencies and NGO partners yesterday launched a Joint Response Plan, seeking $920 million to meet the needs of over a million Rohingya refugees and vulnerable Bangladeshis in Cox's Bazar.
Show genuine commitment to end displacement in Rakhine: Jolie
UNHCR special envoy and famous Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie urges the Myanmar authorities to show the genuine commitment to end the cycle of violence, displacement and improve the conditions for all communities in Rakhine state, including Rohingyas.
