Bangladesh is in contact with the Myanmar junta government in Naypyidaw and Arakan Army in Rakhine state on the issue of stability, humanitarian aid, and Rohingya repatriation, National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman said yesterday.
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.
BNP and several other parties have voiced concern over reported developments regarding a UN-backed humanitarian corridor into Myanmar’s war-torn Rakhine State, calling it a potential threat to national sovereignty and regional security.
'The interim government has agreed in principle to allow a humanitarian corridor under UN supervision with certain conditions'
Dhaka agrees in principle with the UN proposal for a humanitarian corridor to Myanmar's Rakhine State, but certain conditions must be met for its implementation, said Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain yesterday.
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is attending a roundtable on Rohingya issue in Doha this morning.
BIMSTEC should step in to address the crisis
Another 70,000 pending further scrutiny
Calls for regional unity, visible impact
Dhaka needs to carefully consider the geopolitical and security implications before agreeing to a humanitarian corridor to Myanmar, which was discussed during the UN secretary-general’s Bangladesh visit, say foreign policy and security analysts.
UN chief’s call to the international community is heartening
The Rohingya refugees in the Cox’s Bazar camps are about to face a situation worse than they have been enduring.
Says he will be reaching out to all countries for sufficient funds
He hoped the reforms would lead to a free and fair election and a "real transformation" of the country
A Biman flight carrying Prof Yunus and Guterres landed in Cox’s Bazar Airport at 12:48pm.
Guterres also thanked Muhammad Yunus, the interim government and the people of Bangladesh for their warm welcome.
The UN Secretary General's Spokesperson said this at a media briefing early today.
We hope to see positive outcomes from the UN chief’s visit
WFP’s food aid cuts may lead to a humanitarian disaster
